What is Lib Tech TNT base?

“TNT BASE MATERIAL

Where is Libtech based?

Lib Tech produces snowboards, skateboards and now surf boards from their manufacturing base near Sequim, Washington in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

Who is Lib Tech owned by?

Founded by snowboarders Mike Olson and Pete Saari in 1977, Mervin is the parent company of Lib Tech, Gnu, Roxy Snowboarding and Bent Metal. The company was sold to Quik in 1997 but the brands all retained their own identities.

What is an extruded base on a snowboard?

Extruded bases are created by super-heating and melting polyethylene pellets. The result is a base that is essentially one piece and is not very porous (not as may tiny holes as sintered bases). Sintered bases are also created using the polyethylene pellets.

Do Lib Tech snowboards come waxed?

Snowboards do come waxed, which would seem to suggest that they don't need waxing straight after you buy them.

What happens if you don't wax your snowboard?

You can ride without wax, and it won't hurt your board to much in the long run. However, riding a freshly waxed board is a great feeling. And it's an even better feeling if you waxed it yourself.

How often should you wax a snowboard?

Generally, you want to hot wax your board every 3 to 4 days of riding. This ensures better glide in varying snow conditions and an overall better performance.

Is sintered or extruded base better?

Sintered bases will require more maintenance than an extruded base and are more expensive to repair. Sintered bases will hold wax better than an extruded base but an extruded base requires waxing less often. Waxing both bases will help ensure the base stays in a good condition for longer and will influence its speed.

Whats the difference between sintered and extruded base?

What is the difference between Extruded and Sintered Snowboard Bases? There are two main types of bases. Extruded and Sintered. Without going into much detail, extruded is cheaper and sintered is faster.

What is a camber snowboard?

Camber and rocker describe the curve of a ski or snowboard when you look at them from the side. Skis and snowboards with camber have midsections that arch off the snow slightly when unweighted, while skis and snowboards with rocker have midsections that rest on the snow and tips and tails that curve up.

Why is it called Lib Tech?

Born from the ashes of GNU snowboards, Lib Tech has been at the forefront of ecological design and cutting edge technology since the late 80's. The name comes from when founder Mike Olson put cloth from a jumper into a skateboard prototype.

Are Lib Tech snowboards made in USA?

Lib Tech Skis are Made in the USA, environmentally nicer with industry leading technologies like Magne-Traction® and Rocker Activated Drive. A dream (or two) built in to every pair!

What does Lib Tech mean?

Lib-Tech is actually short for Liberace Technologies after the famous pianist/singer known for his flashy outfits and flamboyant lifestyle.

Are Gnu and Lib Tech the same?

Mervin is the parent company of Lib Technologies (aka Lib Tech), GNU Snowboards, Roxy Snowboards, and Bent Metal bindings.

Who started Lib Tech?

Industry Interview - Lib Tech founder Mike Olson.

How often should you wax a sintered base snowboard?

Wax a sintered base every 2-3 full days of riding. If you're not that concerned about your base being fast and smooth, then you could leave it for up to 4 full days. If you have a lot of days between riding, then you'll need to wax it sooner.

Do snowboards need to be waxed?

A common question that new riders often ask is: Do you need to wax a new snowboard? And in general, the answer is "no." The tune that a snowboard receives at the end of the manufacturing process (often called the “factory tune”) is good enough for most riders.

What kind of wax is used for snowboards?

Warm rated (Red or Yellow) hydrocarbon is best above 25 F. It is a great wax to ski on but is also used for conditioning a new base and is the best wax for hot-wax-scrape-cleaning. Cold rated (Green or Blue) hydrocarbon is best below 25 F.

How do you wax your own snowboard?

1. Loosen/remove the bindings. Before the iron goes anywhere near your base, make sure to loosen off or fully remove your bindings. ...
2. Clean the base. ...
3. Pick your wax. ...
4. Melt the wax. ...
5. Iron the base. ...
6. Let the wax cool. ...
7. Get scraping. ...
8. Check your edges.

How many years does a snowboard last?

As long as your board is stored dry, well supported and waxed, it can last for over 10 years in storage without deteriorating too much. Most riders store their boards for about 6 months in between seasons each year.

Should a beginner wax their snowboard?

Having a freshly waxed snowboard is key for having a good time on the slopes. A freshly waxed board provides better slide on the snow, which means less time getting stuck in flat areas and having to unstrap. Waxing your board also hydrates and protects the base, meaning it will last a lot longer.

How do you tell if a snowboard is waxed?

The more the white lines or tiny white hair looking patches are at the base, the dryer the section is. It is an indication that you should wax your snowboard. It is normal for the white lines to first appear at the section of the board that often makes contact with the snow.