Anyone ever ride a 2009 Libtech T.Rice?
 

I know its BTX but would that make it more playful than the recent model T.Rice's? . Plus its 153 blunted tip, so add 2-3 cms. I'm 5'10, 170lb with. 9.5 boots. I kind of want something more playful yet stable at semi-high speeds.

I have a 2012 157 T.Rice, it's not as playful but it does bomb hard. I will keep that as my powder and charging board.

TRS :thumbsup:

It's still gonna be stiff, it just will have less ollie pop and won't hold an edge as well. Really no advantage of going to the older model. Get a more flexible board. TRS or one of the Phoenix line if you want to stick with libs.

The Attack Banana could be a good option as well. More banana but not a full BTX. EDIT: It's not all that less stiff though...

Even the Banana magic could be an option if you want a more directional style deck. EDIT: it is not directional... my bad. It is also just as stiff as the T. Rice, or almost there, so I would remove it from your list.

Re: Anyone ever ride a 2009 Libtech T.Rice?
 

I was thinking about the Attack Banana as well. When I was researching for my t.rice it was between the magic,attack and rice.

What are your thoughts on the Riders Choice?

Since you already have a T. Rice, there is really no point in getting a Magic or Attack Banana. TRS/Riders Choice (RC is basically an upgraded TRS) or even a Skate Banana would be a better complement - and much more playful for sure.

If you are in to the asymmetrical sidecut think, it is certainly an option. It has a better, faster base than the TRS, but if you don't wax ever, then the TRS would be the better, more durable base for rails, rocks, etc.