LIB TECH · Skate Banana
Skate Banana
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This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
The Lib Tech Skate Banana is close to a dedicated park and jib board built on a rocker base. Forgiveness and playfulness come first, so it suits both learning beginners and jib-focused advanced riders.
Conversely, it isn't a fit if you want carving, speed or all-mountain versatility.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Rocker
Lib Tech's BTX continuous rocker profile. Versions from 2014 on reinforce stability between the feet somewhat, but the rocker character is fundamentally dominant. Magnetraction edges partly compensate for rocker's weak grip.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A soft-to-medium flex at 4 out of 10, which feels softer in practice than the spec suggests. Presses and buttering come easily, but chatter arrives early at speed.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate · Advanced
Very forgiving, good for beginners to learn on and still fun for jib-focused advanced riders. That said, if you're after speed or carving it isn't the right fit.
What the review liked
- ✓Very forgiving, so edges rarely catch even when you make a mistake
- ✓A buttery feel makes ground tricks and presses easy
- ✓Turn entry and edge transitions are very light
- ✓Excellent jibbing performance
What the review found lacking
- —A loose, self-steering feel makes speed control difficult
- —Base glide is on the slow side
- —Edges wash out in carves and chatter is bad at speed
- —Low all-mountain versatility
