Lib Technologies TRS MTX Snowboard - 2008 BCS

I was introduced to magna-traction last year at an on hill demo at Tamarack. I was able to ride this years Travis Rice pro model and I was instantly sold. I could actually feel the edges hook up more than on my Rossi ONE. Fast forward to this season. I had decided that I was in need of a new board, and I had also decided that I wanted a Magna-Traction board. I was orginally looking at this years Rossi ONE with MTX. After some discussion with the shops owner, I decided that the TRS was a better fit. And let me tell you I couldn't be more pleased. The TRS does everything, and it does everything very well. It's super responsive, holds an edge like a pit-bull on a bone, it's poppy, press-able, floats in the deep, forgiving, and super fast. I've received several comments that I am noticeably faster this year and I would love to say that it's me, but truth be told it's the board. The only negative (and it's fairly relative) is the price and perhaps the topsheet. I understand that this is one of Lib Tech's high end boards but five hundred bones is a lot of money for a deck, but I will say that Backcountry.com did a great job with the on-line customer service and was able to help me out a little with the price. The problem with the top sheet is that it doesn't seem like the most durable top sheet out there. This doesn't really effect the performance of the board, but for 500 bones it would be nice the board kept looking tight for a couple seasons.

I am 6'0" tall and 185lbs and 159 works as my everyday/most conditions board. I have rode in thigh deep powder and had no problems with float, but if you ride in a lot of deep snow or back country situations you might consider sizing up, but know that the MTX allows a rider to ride a little shorter board because because mtx boards have more effective edge. Something to ponder.

Overall if you are a rider that likes to ride the whole mountain, does a little bit of everything and enjoys busting big, super fast, solid turns everywhere you go, the TRS is for you.

Magnatraction is sick, nobody denies that, but add in the rocker between your feet, and you have the most versatile ride on the hill. I've been snowboarding for 12 years, and every board I'd ever ridden rode about the same...enter the Lib TRS BTX. So skip the MTX, go for the Banana+Magnatraction=BTX, the only way to go.

first off my credentials: In the last 8 seasons i have spent a minimum of 50 days on the mountain...with most seasons nearing 70 days. I ride big mountain, backcountry, alpine, trees and steeps chutes and drops, cliffs and glades. I do not ride park (i've ended a season there before and i won't go back). i'm 26 and weigh 190 pounds at 6 feet. I would consider myself a super expert snowboarder and an average skier. I ride at mt. baker, stevens pass, alpental, and dabble at crystal.

Now the rewiew: Lib tech's TRS kills it! I wanted a sick pow board. knowing that i like big speed and big mountain i bought the 167...against the advice of everyone...after riding it all season i could have gone bigger...but we get huge dumps here in the northwest. It's not that i wasn't satisfied with the board...i was thrilled with it. Even at that size it was easy to control. It has great float from all the way back to straight centered. The board is lively with good pop and allows butters all day long. it navigates tight trees with ease, and is as easy to ride switch as it is regular.

However i believe that the banana tech is a pow specific technology...on the hardpack or ice i prefer my regular camber boards. I don't think that degrades the quality of the board at all...i think it grounds the fact of reality that one board cannot do it all. If you are a serious snowboarder...or one who prefers riding pow...this is a must have board in your quiver! Drop that fall line!

I was a little skeptical at first, but after riding this board I was a believer. Magnatraction really works. The only issue I've ever had is that it seems a little grabby on hard groomers...almost like it wants to turn more than you do. The faster you go, the more noticeable. Not a big deal, but didn't expect it. At 6' and 225 lbs, the 167 seems to be a perfect fit. It floats well in powder and is pretty good on groomers (see above)

After riding a friends 64 MTX ,I dont want to rides anything else.Rides everything better than a regular board. Cant beat Lib-Tech boards,best board for your buck made here in the USA.I sold all my other boards .This board rips!!!

I broke two of these boards in less than a year apart. The magne is awesome and the board had great pop. But if your hard on boards i would not recommend this board.

If you don't know about Magne-Traction, you should. Lib-Tech has pioneered the latest snowboard design revolution by introducing MTX, which incorporates a scalloped edge to increase edge hold in a variety of conditions. I rode this board about 10 days last season, and way fully excited to be on it each and every time. When riding powder, the extra edge hold doesn't translate into slower turning (imagine a serrated-edge knife cutting through a loaf of french bread), but when conditions get choppy, this technology becomes your best friend. Since Lib-tech has a patent on this design, (along with partner companies, Roxy and Rossignol under Mervin Manufacturers), you should keep your search for the ultimate shred stick limited to this family of fine snowboard manufacturers! If you're looking to step up and get your rep up, swoop a Mervin deck and stomp everything this season!

The more I ride the TRS BTX, the more I love it!!! The reverse camber allows for very easy edge switch and just grips a beautiful carve. Its so easy to ride. Plus I love the pop. I am however, not impressed at all with the Lib Tech quality. After only five visits to the mountain, mostly back country, the top is covered in chips and scratches. I've already had to get a base weld and P-tex. I had my last board for about ten years (Burton) and it almost looks the same as the barely ridden Lib Tech! But as I said, the reverse camber and magnatraction is here to stay.

I rode last season's model for the whole year. I am sold on the mag edges but there is no such thing as a free lunch. On the gromers it does give superior edge hold but at a small price, It is a little slower than a board with traditional edges. That being said, I will still never have a board without magnetraction again.