Lib Tech MC Kink BTX Snowboard Review

$429
Discontinued 2012
Advanced to Expert Freestyle to Street
Continuous Rocker Twin Shape
The Lib Tech MC Kink BTX has not changed much at all between 2010 and 2011. For those of you who haven't been out yet on BTX it's a different kind of ride and is even different than other rocker boards. The MTX in the center part of this board really changes the turn initiation, stability and where you ollie from. The MC Kink is a small but wide board made for the Jib Park. The small size still has a lot of contact with the snow thanks to the kinked up edges. Despite it's jib focused design it will hold an edge in almost any situation but will feel weird and squirly when riding in harder conditions. You will feel like only the center of the board is touching the snow and that can feel sketchy. It isn't really that sketchy but feels that way. You get use to it after a while. Many people instantly fall in love with this and some still prefer a traditional shaped board. It's up to you to decide but we strongly suggest you try it if you can. Out of all the rocker boards Gnu and Mervin (same company) are really pushing snowboard technology to the next level.

How It Rides
Groomers	Average	Speed	Average	Flex	Soft	Rails/ Jibbing	Excellent
Powder	Average	Weight	Medium	Carving	Rough	Pipe	Good
Turn Initiation	Super Easy	Edge Hold	Excellent	Switch	Excellent	Jumps	Good

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The Good Ride Take

The Good Ride Take on Continuous Rocker
This is where it all started or re-started in the Mid 2000’s. In the beginning Continuous Rocker was mainly for park and powder. Today it's still pretty much made for the same 2 functions. There are a few boards that are made for all mountain to freeride use but most of those have migrated to hybrid shapes. Continuous Rocker helps you maintain a catch free forgiving ride which is excellent for beginner riders or those who ride at slower playful speeds through the park. Almost every one we have tried has to be on edge or it will wander giving you that squirrely feeling like a skateboard with loose trucks. The biggest issue is it isn't very stable flat basing or one footing in firmer snow. Continuous rocker is for the most part really poppy and helps you generate your own air. There are many styles of this shape so this could be a good choice for beginners, park rats and people who only ride powder.

Company Information

Lib Tech MC Kink 2010

Kink, Banana, Mag! This is the most visible, functional, snowboard-specific tech on the planet. Matt Cummins has 19 years of skate influenced board design experience. Originally designed by Matt Cummins back in the late 80’s. The idea for this shape was to develop a board that rides well in powder as well as being able to jib rocks, rails, logs, etc. Add Banana Tech and Magne-Traction to the 80’s kink design...Mission Accomplished!

.MC KINK:

Transition ease. A kinked tail is a tail curve derived from a kink. A smooth mellow entry floats over all obstacles, kink aggressively changes tip angle allowing maximum height to be reached quickly. This allows a shorter, lighter board with an equal tip height. Great for climbing walls or tech switch landings.

INGREDIENTS:

CORRECT SANDWICH: Low spin weight!
KINKY BANANA TECH: Control between your feet!
MC MAGNE-TRACTION: Rides like a skateboard!
UHMW SIDEWALLS: Tough!
MORNING WOOD CORE: More Pop!
POWER TRANSFER INTERNAL SIDEWALLS: Pop!
KINKED TIP AND TAIL: Jibtastic!
RADIAL TWIN: freestyle!
TNT BASE: Fast!

Specs

Lib Tech MC Kink 2011

Size	Waist	Stance/Set Back	Flex
153 Kink BTX	25.5 cm	20.25" - 26"/ 0"	5.5
155 Kink BTX	25.9 cm	20.25" - 26"/ 0"	5.5

Lib Tech MC Kink 2010 Specs

Size	Waist	Stance/Set Back	Flex
153 Kink BTX	25.5 cm	20.25" - 26"/ 0"	5.5
155 Kink BTX	25.9 cm	20.25" - 26"/ 0"	5.5

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