Skunk Ape

ALL MOUNTAIN - DIRECTIONAL TWIN

5.0

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CA$899.99

Grade

A B

Size

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157W 161W 163UW 165W 169W 170UW 173UW

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Description

ALL MOUNTAIN - DIRECTIONAL TWIN

Our experiMENTAL Division’s big guy “dream board” project gets a nose job! Constant testing and refinement by Trevor Phillips, Krush Kulesza, Neil Green and Kurt Jensen make this the best larger gentlemen’s power freestyle stick on the planet. A slightly more relaxed longer nose shape for pow float. This ape is absolutely resort ready... hit the rails or put it on rail and trench, your toes won’t drag but your knuckles might. Built in ultra-light HP construction for easy on the front foot chair rides.

THE LEGENDARY BIG GUY DREAM SNOWBOARD
RAGES THE RESORT AND DISAPPEARS IN WOODS
FLOATY ATV NOSE SHAPE

ART BY: Quincy Quigg (@q_quigg_)

Made in USA, Environmentally friendly

Terrain

Where on the mountain this snowboard is especially tuned to excel.

ParkResortBackcountry

Rider Level

Beginner level snowboards are fun and approachable for all riders while an advanced snowboard is tuned for a particularly aggressive / athletic style of snowboarding.

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Flex

How easily does this snowboard bend under pressure? A soft flex is great for fun maneuverability while a stiff flex is better for aggressive high speed hill bombing.

Soft

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Stiff

Technology

Contour

THE ORIGINAL AWARD WINNING ROCKER/CAMBER HYBRID CONTOURS (BANANA TECHNOLOGY) ENGINEERED FOR SNOWBOARDING

FULL CONTACT AND CONTROL IN ALL CONDITIONS. “AWESOME EVERYWHERE”
CENTRAL ROCKER BUILDS IN CARVE, EDGE HOLD & FLOAT
CAMBERS BUILD IN POP, STABILITY AND CONTROL

Construction

HORSEPOWER CONSTRUCTION [HP]

LIGHT • ENVIRONMENTALLY NICER • SMOOTHER

CORE: EXTENDED 60% ASPEN / 40% PAULOWNIA
GLASS: TRI AX / BI-AX GLASS
TOP: ECO SUBLIMATED POLY TOP
BASE: SINTERED KNIFE CUT BASE

BIRCH INTERNAL SIDEWALLS
UHMW SINTERED SIDEWALLS
UHMW TIP/TAIL IMPACT DEFLECTION

Magne-Traction®

SERRATED STEAK KNIFE TECHNOLOGY

7 strategically located edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.

TURNS ICE INTO POWDER!

Sizes / Specs

Size (cm)	157W	161W	163UW	165W	169W	170UW	173UW
Contact Length (cm)	115	118	120	121	124	124	127
SideCut (m)	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.6	8.6	8.75	8.75
Nose / Tail Width (cm)	30.5 / 30.3	30.8 / 30.5	32.5 / 32.2	31.2 / 31	31.4 / 31.2	32.9 / 32.6	33.2 / 33
Waist Width (cm)	26.8	26.8	28	26.8	26.8	28.5	28.5
Surface Area (sq in)	662	682	738	702	722	766	784
Stance Min-Max / Set Back (in)	21"-26" / 1"	21"-26" / 1"	21"-26" / 1"	21"-26" / 1"	21"-26" / 1	21"-26" / 1"	21"-26" / 1"
Stance Min-Max / Set Back (cm)	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm	53.3 - 66 / 2.5 cm
Flex 10 = Firm	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Weight Range (lbs / kg)	140+ / 65+	145+ / 70+	150+ / 70+	145+ / 70+	150+ / 70+	160+ / 75+	170+ / 80+

Reviews

5.0

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Jan 6, 2025

Jason S.

This thing rips.

I rode a lib tech Tommy brunner pro model for the past 15+ years. I cheated and tried out a brand I’m not going to name and felt the board was not to par. Purchased the skunk a week ago and took it out for its debut on a marginal PNW day. Night and day difference. Board was responsive and liked all that I threw at it. Super playful, enjoyed groomers, the chop and cascade cement without any effort. Found my forever board. 6’3’, 205 lbs. went with a 161W. Looking forward for some steep and deep days!

Dec 21, 2024

izo

i bought the skunk ape 170uw

I'm 6'5 250lbs size 15 this board has given me so much freedom on the mountain it holds my body weight so well in all conditions

Jul 19, 2024

Jason

Epic!

173 UW 6’4” 250lbs size 12 boot 50 year old retired vet. Continuing to push the limit. Hard on equipment testing it everyday throughout the season. Growing up from the beginning on boards I have had my share of boards throughout the years. The Skunk ape will not disappoint. Epic all around board from the power to holding an edge on the hard pact to the width with no toe or heel drag. So if your a sasquatch this is the one. Right on Lib Tech! Definitely will continue to be a loyal customer and continue to recommend it to all the big guy riders.

Jul 11, 2024

only for the apes of the snow

if your big want a good board that looks cool and in performance buy this.

this board took me a way when i first used it for being 6ft tall and 240ibs this was a game changer for me and my riding performance with having to ride camber boards my hole life becuase i could not find any snowboards that are 172 that where new.

Jul 10, 2024

Andy

Tullis

I ride the SKUNK APE 173 UW for its length, width, and all mountain maneuverability! It’s super fun and helps me lead the charge on those crisp deep POW mornings… The boards, light, strong and rails around groomers and even ice thanks to the Magnetraction! I’m a big ape myself, not huge but coming in around 6 foot four, 215 Lbs with a size 12 claw… I love the upgrades and technology and design for this model and will continue to ride LIB TECH SKUNK APE boards for the Long Haul!!