LIB TECH Travis Rice Review 2011 Board Insiders snowboard reviews
January 17th, 2012
www.boardinsiders.com reviews – http news Slightly softer than years past, the 2011 T. Rice made for a great all mountain board and not just a big booter spring board. It’s C2 Banana technology is a mix of reverse camber between the bindings, positive (regular) camber underfoot and early rise at the tip and tail. It also has LIb Tech’s MTX (Magne-Traction) wavy sidecut which is now standard on almost every board they make. The Lib Tech Travis Rice PRo model was a favorite amongst all of us who managed to steal a ride on it. Music The Balance Party Police www.thebalancemusic.com
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@BoardInsiders plastic is for suckers. Dont believe the marketing or hype for cheaper inferior materials. I sold my plastic board for a wood core board for the chatter problems and the “soft” flex – those factors equate to a slow spongy board, not something you want for a charger. Try a wood skateboard vs a plastic banana board if you want to test the theory.
this board is not for noobs that i see on here. if u dont have 7s down dont get this board. its 600 bucks too, this is for hardcore shredding thats why trice rides it.
@BoardInsiders Hi, im 86 kg and 186 cm. A rookie but i want to be a mix of freestyle and normal park thingy. Like chill driving. 157-162 is okey ?
@Klemmetsmo Size should be specific not just to the rider, style, and terrain but also to the board camber profile. Generally you can size down 3cm for reverse camber, but that number doesn’t always hold true.
Specifically for you, you’re sizes could conceivably go from 154-160. I’m similar to you in height and 10kg heavier, and have rocked small 155 park boards with no problem. If I were to buy say a TRice I would go with the 157 and pull out the pow board for the deep days.
you should be better than these guys to ride this board. it rips.
this board is sick!
I’ve got a 162 TRS c2btx, i just ordered a skate banana as i was looking for something more jib friendly to practice all that. I’m 220lbs 6′2″ and i also ordered a pair of 11.5 ions. So far i rode in 11 northave legend. I wan’t to be on a lookout for a good deal out there, and ideally i would like to add something to my quiver that would use on powder/freeride days. It’s not a tapered board, but at 164.5, and set back, could this be it, provided i find a good deal and earn some more money lol
@pailhead11 On the pow/freeride days it will own the mountain. Know that the T.Rice is the real deal and whatever you give the board it gives back.
Good luck finding one.
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got a 164.5 hp for $380 at geartrade, new with some damage which seems to be pretty minor
great review guys! just had a quick question, is this the Travis Rice C2 power with Horse Power? The reason I ask is cause the graphics are different and i wanted to make sure they are the same board before i make a choice on getting it or not.
@BlankKnightMLG This is a review of the Travis Rice without the Horse Power.
i would jib a rusty pipe to with a 550 dollar board too
This board fuggin rips… can’t wait to ride again.
@jwhitner yeah it does. I used my 153 for park and now because of a few too many frontflips the top is starting to come apart. I took it to a repair shop and they said I’m screwed. Now I just keep riding, as my board slowly breaks apart >.<
Hello,
i have a question.
Im 175lb and 6,2.
I want a T. Rice, but do you recommend the 161.5 pointy version or the 157 blunt for everyday all mountain riding? Im getting into freestyle jumps. But love my powder runs every once in a while. I thought the 161.5 would fit me more. whats your advice?
@tomspierings11 If it’s dry, light fluffy pow like Utah go with the 157. It’ll also be a lot easier to spin on jumps.
If it’s the heavy wet snow like we get in the NW, then 161.5 may work better.
These days I tend to go on the shorter side especially with Mervin boards. Let us know what you get and what you think of it.
@BoardInsiders Ok thanks for the information. I live in New Zealand and i bought the 161.5 version. my boot size is 11.5 so the 157 version would be a bit narrow. I will tell you what i think about this board as soon as i rode it.
Hey guys, I wear an 11.5 (vans) and am 6′2″ and 145lbs, I have NO idea what size board to get, I was looking at the 161 banana attack, but any guidance would be killer, thanks!
Hey I’m somewhere between the level of the intermediate guy in this vid and a few o the advanced guys(except I suck at park but won’t be riding there anyway). I know this is a stiff aggressive board so would it be hard for me to progress and ride on? I’m only 140lbs too. Thanks for any info!
@snones7 140 lbs? If you really want a Lib and want mostly the same technology as the T.Rice, want a little softer board, and still want an all-mountain board get the TRS (total ripper series). And if you want a real mellow version of Magne-traction (wavy edge) get Jamie Lynn’s Phoenix Series. You’ll be able to progress on both of these boards.
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Cool, The TRS seems neat. What about the Gnu Riders Choice?
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just NOW ordered this board with brocode. So stoked to go rip!! thanks for review!
@penndotpal If its the t.rice I would go with the 157 for all mountain boarding. Im 6′0″ and weigh the same as u. I have the 153 for park an backcountry freestyle, but have another board for those more far off backcountry days.. The board is a 7/10 in stiffness so u can ride it short if u want to like I do. Its also a “cut off” tip and tail so the length of the board is shorter while still keeping the rail length of a longer board. (153cm long but has the rail length go a 155/156)
@BoardInsiders What board should I get I’m almost 6′ and weigh 127 pounds I wear boot size 11 but my feet are growing as I’m only 13 and I want a good board for freeride and freestyle