Lib Tech Retro Ripper 2023 In Depth Snowboard Review

[@sherbang7076]

hey, thanks for the video brother, i needed this :) i wasnt decided on my next board, but you helped me understand that this board is perfect for me. next salary, i go shopping :)

[@thegoodridesnow]

Right on and thanks for the good words. Its such a springy board.

[@thetube4p]

Great Farley reference. And here I thought I was the only one with that song stuck in my head for decades.

[@thegoodridesnow]

Ha! Its just stuck in there and won't leave.

[@pls_convert_2_a_JW]

Love the graphics! Thanks for the upload!

[@CcapybaraAAAA]

Nice video! Just picked up a 156 RR, can't wait to hit the slopes!

[@thegoodridesnow]

Right on and hope it works for ya.

[@papasgormita]

What’s your specs to buy a 156?

[@gtyah]

One of the best features is that you let us know how you tested it and what are your weight, height, etc. Great feedback overall

[@thegoodridesnow]

Many thanks!

[@narrowistheway77]

I bought this board in 166cm the first year it dropped and also ride it at Mount Bachelor. It’s honestly a perfect Bachelor board for deep days or if you wanna have a retro ride experience on a spring groomer day. But I’d honestly contend that you have to wax this board after every single use, the edges lose their fast so fast if you ride it hard….. Mervin bases man 😂😂😂

[@thegoodridesnow]

Agreed.

[@johnsontan8425]

Greetings from Australia! I have a Lib Tech Hot Knife for crappy snow condition here. I want to get a pow board for my next trip to Hokkaido. Would you recommend Retro Ripper or Lost Rocket?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Depends on your preferences, specs and alot of other things so hard to say with how little I know about you. Was just riding the rocket in pow this morn. Both have similar float but in different ways. The rocket has lots of early rise but rides a little more centered and is more forgiving. The retro is full camber but rides almost twice as far back towards the tiny swallow tail and feels a lot more technical/catchy. If you want to get into this more email me here so we can do this properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@jakebranker9404]

Great review man!! Basically have it narrowed down to this or the storm wolf. I’m 5’10 and 170 and thinking the 161 retro ripper may be a little big on me. So maybe the 158 storm wolf. Im a surfer and looking for a fast carver that works in grooms or powder. Any chance you going to make a battle of the surf snowboard video?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Thanks. What is your boot size? Most important when sizing a board so hard to say. I did recently ride the 158 and it matches up more with the 161 RR. Those are two very different rides. Check our review on the Storm Wolf. It is a stiffer much less turny/more straight line friendly ride vs the super turny circle carvy style of the RR. So comes down to riding style.

[@jakebranker9404]

@@thegoodridesnow thanks for the quick response. I’m a size 10 boot. And I guess it’s hard to answer that question cause at low speeds I like to carve and slash but I also like to be able to hold rail and not have it wash out on me at speed.

[@thegoodridesnow]

Ok size 10's will work with both the 158 SW and 161 RR. Based on the info given it would be a safer call to go with the Retro but there are other options like the Weston Japow and many others that might better match what you want as both of these boards are at opposite ends of the riding spectrum. If you want real advice hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@jakebranker9404]

@@thegoodridesnow okay thanks. I just checked out your video on the japow. Thing looks pretty cool. I’ll hit you up through that link.

[@austinalexander1066]

Sounds like you want the Jones hovercraft

[@Jason-qr3yk]

Thanks for the great review. Do you think the 161 would be a little too narrow for someone with size 11.5 boots? Thanks.

[@thegoodridesnow]

Thanks! What is your weight and height?

[@Jason-qr3yk]

@@thegoodridesnow 190lbs, 6’2”

[@thegoodridesnow]

I think the 161 will feel too small and way to turny/hooky for your specs. Especially with your boot size. I think you will be much better off with the 166.

[@Jason-qr3yk]

@@thegoodridesnow thanks a bunch for the advice, and great review, my hunch was telling me the same.

[@DeePrexx]

Would you recommend sizing up a little bit for this board? I generally ride 158 to 161 boards. I recently purchased the T Rice Pro as a 161 and it worked perfectly for me. Since you generally ride your boards a little shorter than the RR, I was wondering if I also should sizing up the RR to a 166 (never had a board like this before). I'm 6'2, mostly between 175 and 190lbs and size 9,5 boots.

[@thegoodridesnow]

If you like the T.Rice Pro 161 pointy and it isn't hard to turn then the 166 RR will work for you. If you found the TRPro difficult to turn go 161 RR.

[@LuisSosa-r8t]

Hi am 5’11 & 230 pound size 10 boots do you recommend the 161

[@thegoodridesnow]

Hard to say knowing so little about you. It depends on how quick you want your board to turn and what you are used to now. I thought the 161 turned pretty fast for 5'10", 185-190lbs and 9 boots. If I was your specs I would go 166. I would only go 161 if you prefer something that feels small/quick and very easy to control at the loss of float/speed and carving power. If you want to do this right hit me here to give me the info I need to help you properly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@blazet7379]

Im looking at this board but I was wondering if my feet are too big for harder carving on it. Im 5'8 and 145lbs so I was thinking 156 would be good but Im a size 10 boot. should I size up to make sure I dont toe/heel drag or do you think 156 would be good?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Yeah 156 works for ya and I think even the tail will be fine with most size 10 boots.

[@papasgormita]

Wow ❤I really want one of this beauty one day but I think it’s gonna do the same work of my Korua dart + I’m 5’58 x 172lbs, 10 boots which one can be better for my size?

[@thegoodridesnow]

What size Dart+ do you have?

[@papasgormita]

@@thegoodridesnow 156

[@thegoodridesnow]

Yes it will be very similar to the 161 Retro Ripper. They have a lot of overlap. The Dart has a faster base and better float. The Retro Ripper has more camber/pop/carving power. If you really want to build a swallow tail quiver this could work.

[@awiegwa]

​@@thegoodridesnow LOL...I actually have the start of a swallowtail quiver. Before my quiver was mainly pow boards and planks...then it evolved to shapes and now there are a bunch of swallowtails. I have a fun quiver with various shapes.

[@nesolea1]

Where’s the Me Harmony form? I would consider buying through your link but I wanted to ask some questions! Lol 😂

[@thegoodridesnow]

Here is the updated MeHarmony. I was overwhelmed with advice emails this year to the point I couldn't get anything else done so had to transition to this. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@nicolapapandrea5393]

can be comparable boards with the amplid surfari?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Just started testing the Surfari but from my initial take it doesn't feel similar

[@Luffemonster]

When will your Surfari review drop?

[@papasgormita]

Is it stiffer than Korua Dart?

[@thegoodridesnow]

No. A little softer

[@Bohdisattva326]

Nice 👍🏻

[@thegoodridesnow]

Thanks

[@papasgormita]

Difference Between this and the Endeavor Archetype?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Very different! Endeavor is not that set back and doesn't ride as much near the tail as the Retro. It also has a little early rise. The Retro has a slower base but more pop from all that full on camber.

[@papasgormita]

@@thegoodridesnow cause I sold my Korua Dart+(was too stiff for me) and i’m looking for something much more easier to ride, now the winter sales started a couple of days ago and I’ve found both at a good price point and I think I’m gonna buy both.

[@thegoodridesnow]

Neither of these are much easier to ride. If you want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/

[@papasgormita]

@@thegoodridesnow I’m a thegoodride patreon guy👍🏻

[@thegoodridesnow]

Then hit me up through the free advice form so I can get your info to actually help.

[@xavierrodriguez-sr8cv]

This board or the Soul Blower?

[@thegoodridesnow]

If you specs match the Blower go that way. Especially if you see lots of pow.

[@risu870]

Should i get the 166 with a weight of 236Lbs?

[@thegoodridesnow]

Whats ur boot size n height? What make/model/size/year do you ride now?

[@risu870]

@@thegoodridesnow i’m 182, bootsize US is 11. I have a Trice pro 2020, 157. And a Trice TRS C2 from I believe 2020 aswell

[@thegoodridesnow]

Yeah the 166 will work well with 11's and your weight. It will be a huge change up from what you have now.

[@ProjectRaijin]

Almost sent it on this board but ended up with the mind expander twin just because it worked better for my style, this board though is a work of art, always amazing reviews

[@thegoodridesnow]

Thanks and that ME Twin is pretty fun