Inspired by big mountain swallowtails from Japan, this early release experiMENTAL Lost Retro Ripper features a new elliptical deep sidecut that hugs the slopes on deep carves. This thing is made for smooth speedy lines and explosive slashes with a long, floaty, low entry nose and set back camber; it's the perfect freeride board no matter the conditions.
Features
Profile
C3 Camber Rocker Profile
Core
Original Power Plus Construction (OP+)
Laminates
Bi-axial Fiberglass
Tri-axial Fiberglass
Topsheet
Eco-Sub Bio Beans Topsheet
Base
Sintered Knife Cut Base
Artwork By
Jim Zapala
Details
Traditional Edges (No Magne-Traction)
Birch Internal Sidewalls
UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection
Profile
C3 Camber Rocker Profile - Using mild rocker between your feet with powerful camber sections towards the tip and tail, this provides maximum edge hold and stability at high speeds while maintaining unmatched float and precision for expressive freestyle riding in powder and across the whole mountain.
Control / Precision / Power
Core
Original Power Plus Construction (OP+) - 75% Aspen, 25% Paulownia plus a sintered base.
Laminates
Bi-axial Fiberglass - This 2-way fiber orientation is engineered to provide maximum snap while decreasing chatter.
Tri-axial Fiberglass - This 3-way fiber orientation is engineered to increase snap and decrease vibrations for a smoother, more stable ride.
Topsheet
Eco-Sub Bio Beans Topsheet - Using a new earth-friendly, bio-plastic top skin made from beans that feature the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any top sheet in the industry.
Base
Sintered Knife Cut Base - This highly durable base has excellent wax retention thanks to its high porosity.
About Lib Tech
Mervin Made: EnvironMENTAL Construction - Core materials are sources from fast-growing, renewable forest products. Water-based solvents used for cleansing instead of petrochemical-based solvents. All wood sawdust is recycled as a soil additive, plus scrap wood is donated to a local Mood Wood company that packages it as kindling and resells it.
Handbuilt in the USA - Every Lib Tech board is handmade by snowboarders with jobs in the USA.
1 Year Warranty - Covered under manufacturer warranty for 1 year from the time of purchase. Warranty includes structural defects only and DOES NOT cover impact damage, abuse, misuse or normal wear and tear.
Details
Traditional Edges (No Magne-Traction) - Powder-specific boards don't necessarily need Magne-traction because they are generally much wider than standard snowboards.
Birch Internal Sidewalls - Rugged, lightweight, vertical end grain Birch internal sidewalls add pop and durability.