Lib Tech Lib Rig Snowboard Review

An In Depth Breakdown of the Lib Tech Lib Rig For Average Riders Review by The Good Ride

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How The Lib Tech Lib Rig Was Tested:

Precious Good Ride dollars were spent buying and reviewing the 2025 156 and 159. Then I took a few laps at the demos on the 2026 new 157. This was a board that really intrigued me and I thought it might be a board I’d like to have in my quiver so that’s why I put soo much time in riding this.

Size: 156, 159 and 157 new for 2026
Days: 10+
Conditions: Everything from hard snow all the way up to very deep pow with the help of my Drift Board Bindings & Union Rover Carbons.
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10”, 185-195lbs). I’ve tested and compared 800+ boards and close to 1,000 if you count different versions of the same Model over the years.
Boots: Nitro Team TLS,Bataleon Acid BOA
Insoles: Footprint Kingfoam Orthotic Elite
Bindings: Union Force
Redundancy: Strapins in case boots or bindings break.
Jacket: Skyline Fuse 3L Jacket, Skyline Fuse Light 3L Jacket,
Pant: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Hover Pant, Skyline Faze Pant
Helmet: Smith Method, Smith Scout, Smith Maze
Goggle: Smith 4D Mag
Gloves: Burton AK Clutch Mitt, Burton AK Tech Leather Glove, Drop Tahoma Mitt,

James’s Set Up

21.5” Wide. Stance Angles +18/-3, +18/+3, +18/-9. Close to Reference on groomers and Set all the way back in powder.

About James Biesty
I’ve tried close to 800 different model boards and close to 1,000 if you count the different versions of the same model I’ve tried over the years. I’m an average rider with an excellent gear memory so my take translates to most riders out there vs. the rippers.

Similar Boards We Like (but not the same):

Amplid Souly Grail, YES Pick Your Line, Korua Otto, Ride Algorythm, Capita Black Snowboard Of Death, Cardiff Lynx, Nitro Alternator, United Shapes Horizon, Gnu Antigravity, Lib Tech Dynamo

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Changes from 2024 (23/24)–2026 (25/26) Lib Tech Lib Rig

2023-2024 vs. 2024-2025 Lib Rig Changes

Just to let you know, the 2025 Lib Tech Lib Rig is the same board as the 2024 model. Lib Tech simply updated the marketing materials to better reflect the camber profile of the board.

2024-2025 vs. 2025-2026 Lib Rig Changes

2025For 2026, the Lib Rig maintains much of the same personality and ride characteristics as the previous years, but it comes with new sizing options. It’s not a full refresh though. Some sizes had no changes, Some kept the same width but got more taper so it really varies. They also dropped the 156 but added a 155, 157 and a 162. Overall the ride between the new 157 felt very similar to the 156 and 159 I tried from 2025.

Construction / Durability / Weight

Mervin (Lib Tech / Gnu) makes pretty solid boards and the construction is pretty durable. The top sheet gets scuffs easy but its all superficial. All Mervin boards have edges only on the sidecut and then they go inside to the core. They then take the UHMW exterior sidewalls and use that material for most of the nose/tail. I found it to be better / more durable than steel wrapped all the way around the nose/tail in most situations.

This construction makes the Lib Tech Lib Rig normal weight wise as well. (We don’t put in the exact weight because with wood cores, there is no consistency in a board’s weight)

Sizing

The new 157 Lib Tech Lib Rig is the same wdth of the old 159 but it fit me really well. I liked it better than the old 159, which I tested extensively. The 157 turned a touch quicker due to its shorter length. I also really liked the old 156. The 155 had exceptional control in all conditions and was the most fun by the end of the day.

However, if I was mostly riding powder, I’d prefer the new 159 for more stability and speed — though that comes at the cost of easier turn initiation in uneven conditions. Personally, if I were buying today, I’d go with the 157.

The Lib Tech is super old school with their sizing and don’t give you much to work with weight wise. They give nothing at all boot wise so here is my take.

Sizing is all about balancing what fits your boot size (most important), weight (second most important) and height (third most important) for how you like to ride. Size down for more control and size up for more speed/stability/carving power. Most Brands, Including are very conservative with recommended weight and very liberal with recommended boot sizing Here are some ideal US boot sizes for these boards.

If it comes down to boot size or weight, make sure it fits your boot first and then your weight a close second.

Shape And Set Back

The Lib Tech Lib Rig has a tapered, directional shape. The nose is significantly longer than the tail. There’s a 1.5-inch setback on the sidecut. While Lib Tech doesn’t specify a reference stance, I estimated it by going one insert in on both sides.

At this location, you’re looking at about 1.75 inches of setback from the center of the board. If you set it all the way back with a wide free the taint stance (22.75 inches), you can get around 2.5 inches of setback — decent for an all-mountain board, though not as much as typical freeride setups.

You do feel a lot more centered on board than a 1.5″ setback on sidecut would lead you to beleive and I think it’s because there isn’t that much set back on board in comparison so it’s a much more centered less tapered directional feel than it’s often marketed as by Lib Tech.

Camber / On Snow Feel

The Lib Tech Lib Rig has the same passive bend it’s always had and the changes on Lib Tech’s site were just marketing changes to better describe this boards camber.  There’s a notable early rise before the nose — it starts around the Lib Tech logo on the 2025 model and rockers up from there. Same for eht 2026 and all years. This design makes the board more forgiving, while still tracking like a full camber board. It maintains excellent pop and provides a dynamic ride with a forgiving nature.

Intermediates on up to experts can all have a time on this without it being too challenging for an intermediate or boring for an expert.

Flex Personality

The flex on the Lib Tech Lib Rig is medium, bordering on medium-stiff. It may be a touch softer at the tip, but stiffens up at the effective edge.

I was able to butter well off the tail and between the feet. The nose is softer, especially at the tip, and the early rocker helps it butter easier than you’d expect for this flex profile.

Even though it’s not a full camber board like the Dynamo or Anti-Gravity, it still has tons of pop and a dynamic ride that has pretty easy ollie power.

Uneven Snow

The Lib Tech Lib Rig has a good ammount of pop but it doesn’t translate that pop into chatter in uneven snow — making this a solid all-day board. It holds up pretty well in both hard and soft uneven snow. It doesn’t chatter or buck you around that easily. It’s not a full on chunder buster but it’s a pretty good all day ride.

Speed

The Lib Tech Lib Rig can handle a pretty good amount of speed for its size, shape, and flex. While it’s not a full-on bomber, it holds a straight line just fine and feels stable enough when pointing it.

Switch / Mtn Freestyle / Park

I was really impressed with how well the Lib Tech Lib Rig rides switch for being this directional and having a little taper. It’s a great board for pipe and kickers of any size. I fount it to track well into jumps and has solid landing gear in the tail. Even little sidehits that have a messy/complicated entry were fine.

While it’s not the best for jibbing, an accomplished rider could still make it work.

Edge Hold

The Lib Rig has seven mellow Magnetraction bumps on each side. The mellower design means it doesn’t grab much — or at all — in softer snow, depending on your sensitivity and preferences. But it still delivers solid edge hold in harder conditions.

Turning / Carving

When sized correctly, the Lib Tech Lib Rig initiates turns very quickly. I loved how the 156 turned in tight spots, while the 159 was still nimble. The 157 is a great balance of both. This board handles everything from steep shoots to tight tree lines with ease.

The 8-meter sidecut provides a very balanced turning experience. That’s one of the things I love about Lib Tech boards — they allow you to carve in all kinds of styles. You can do short-radius turns, or lay down longer, more drawn-out carves. The board even has good spring out of the turn, making it really fun to ride.

I really liked how it didn’t feel like a major downgrade in same day tests against full camber rides like the Lib Tech Dynamo and Antigravity 156’s.

Base Glide

The Lib Tech Lib Rig has decent base glide when properly waxed. However, this base loses wax quickly — especially along the edges — and can start to feel slow. You really need to stay on top of maintenance.

I tried to improve wax retention with help from my friend Alfredo at Mt. Bachelor. He gave it a base grind with a light to medium structure and several waxes. I even re-waxed it multiple times at home. But after just two runs, the base dried out — and by the end of the day, it was completely dry.

That was the deal breaker for me as I just don’t have time to wax every night before riding the next day. Many competitors at this price range have much better wax retention and glide.

Powder

Across all years I’ve ridden it, the Lib Tech Lib Rig floats really well for an all-mountain board. With decent setback on board and early rise in the nose, it has easy directional float. While it’s not going to compete with freeride boards, it’s more than enough for most powder days — and you could definitely do worse in this category.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I was really impressed with the Lib Tech Lib Rig. It offers solid edge hold, great float for an all-mountain board, impressive pop, and an enjoyable turning experience. The camber profile with a little bit of early rise feels just right.

This does soo many things right — except for the knife-cut centered base. That was the one deal breaker for me.

If Lib Tech were to upgrade this to a higher-quality sintered base, the Lib Tech Lib Rig would be a favorite and a board I’d want to own in my quiver.

 

Lib Tech Lib Rig Past Reviews

Lib Tech Lib Rig 2024-2025 Snowboard Review

The Lib Tech Lib Rig combined the Dynamo and discontinued BRD to make it a little more floaty and directional version of the Dynamo but less than the BRD. Its a nice balance between being lively/poppy, forgiving but still is pretty good in powder for an all mtn board. 

Update 2025: The 2025 Lib Rig is the same board as the 2024 but the marketing terminology is different. 

How It Was Tested

I had a few laps at a demo with the Lib Tech Lib Rig, but I had to compare it against the Dynamo and Antigravity—they have the same boots, bindings, and runs.
Days: 1
Conditions: Some firm but mostly fun snow with some micro bumpy spots.
Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-190lbs
Boots: Vans Verse
Insoles: F.I.T. Gamechangers
Bindings: Union Atlas
Jacket: Jones Mtn Surf Anorak,
Pant: Jones Mountain Surf Bib
Helmet: Smith Maze
Goggle: Smith 4D Mag
Gloves: Burton AK Clutch Mitt

Similar Boards (but not the same): Korua Otto, K2 Manifest, Yes Typo, Jones Frontier, Ride Algorythm, Ride Shadowban, Salomon Highpath, Yes Standard Uninc, Yes Basic Uninc, Cardiff Lynx, Lib Tech Dynamo, Gnu Antigravity

James’s Set Up: 21.5” Wide. Stance Angles +18/-9, Close to Reference

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How It Was Tested

I just took a few laps at the demo, but this board was easy for me to get to know since I have a lot of experience with the Dynamo and BRD.

Approximate Weight

It feels pretty standard, bordering on light, but far from being ultra-light. (We don’t put in the exact weight because, with wood cores, there is no consistency in a board’s weight)

Sizing

Here are some ideal US boot sizes for the Lib Tech Lib-Rig boards. You can, of course, go bigger or smaller depending on your riding style and boot’s footprint, but these work best for not turning the board slower than it should be and not having the dreaded Toe & Heel Drag.
153: 8-9
156:8.5-9.5
159: 9-10
160w- 11-12

Lib Tech isn’t bad for weight, and they don’t really have a max—within reason.

Shape

The Lib Tech Lib Rig is much less directional and tapered than the BRD but a little more than the Dynamo. It sits on the border between Freeride and All Mtn. It feels more centered and like a nontapered ride than a tapered ride, though.

Camber/On Snow Feel/Ability Level

2024 Camber Profile

 

The camber on the Lib Rig has some early rise before the nose and a little before the tail. After laying the 2025 Dynamo on the table, I found it still has a very mellow passive C3 bend between the feet that almost looks like a flat section, so it was just a change to their marketing material and not the board. It seems to be more like the old BRD but still has a lot of camber present to make turning and ollies more lively. It’s more forgiving than full-on C3, with only a passive camber in the middle and camber from tip to tail. This skids a turn pretty easily but tracks one footing/flat basing much better than any type of C2 or hybrid rocker out there. It’s doable for an intermediate but a little on the technical side.

Flex Personality

The Lib Tech Lib Rig is medium-stiff, bordering on medium. It wasn’t hard to butter, and it’s pretty easy to pop up on an ollie.

Uneven Terrain

While the Lib Tech Lib Rig has pop it doesn’t get ultra chattery or too bucky in most hard or wet thick uneven snow.

Edge Hold

I think this is what Lib Tech used to call.25 MTX. It’s a mellower disruption on the sidecut. The Dynamo used to be called .5, and the Antigravity is more like full MTX. So the Lib Tech Lib Rig doesn’t grip as hard as the other 2 but grabs less in softer, thicker snow. It’s still pretty competent in harder snow, though, compared to a standard sidecut.

Speed

The stable camber, medium-stiff flex, and balanced sidecut make the Lib Tech Lib Rig a fun ride for going fast and straight. It’s not all-time, but it’s pretty good compared to many of its peers.

Base Glide

Lib Tech’s bases don’t glide as well as many of its peers. The Lib Tech Lib Rig must be waxed a lot to glide competently. When well waxed, it glides well but it’s a pretty thirsty base that needs to be waxed a lot to keep that glide. It’s one area I would love to see more improvement.

Turning Experience/Carving

This 159 was pretty quick edge to edge, even though I’m a little on the small side boot-wise. The 156 would be super quick, but I liked the 159. It was medium-fast and predictable

The Lib Tech Lib Rig feels pretty balanced when you get it on edge. It’s not a full-on straight liner or circle carver, but it does all in between really well. What I liked was that it still springs out of the turn. It’s not as much as the Dynamo with its extra camber, but it’s pretty springy still.

Powder

I didn’t get this in pow, but I got the two boards. It’s a hybrid of in pow. The Dynamo is a decent all-mountain floater, and the BRD is a pretty good Freeride floater that’s better than the Dynamo. My guess is it will be between these.

The setback on board is -2.625 at a 22.75″ Stance Width which is not a lot for a freeride board but on par for an all mountain ride.

Switch/Pipe/Jumps

It’s a very doable switch, and this isn’t a bad board in the pipe or hitting kickers.

Conclusion

Overall, I would have liked to have spent more time on it and compared it in a wide variety of conditions, like I do with most boards. What I got, though, I liked. I bought