The 2023 Lib Tech T.Rice Pro Snowboard Review

[@devinbest3398]

I have the 2024 version of this board in a 155 and this review is spot on. It's fun as hell in the park and butters like a dream, but also really lively and can absolutely make your quads cramp out bombing down a choppy chundery steep.

[@ssublime81]

I just got the 157W 2023 model I absolutely love this board….looks so sick gets you the snow bunnies if you want the clap….but no clap out on the features😉

[@tomjones1967]

Finally sold that Twin Pig & ordered this up yesterday. Having transitioned to riding with my kids on the weekends it’ll be nice to have one board to grab & know what’s coming.

[@WingwingHello]

Did you sell it for a better board this year?

[@tomjones1967]

@yes, February I got the 25 Skunk Ape Camber. I passed it on to a friend who loves it. I prefer the Ape’s camber as I’m older & appreciate a more traditional ride!

[@Dubtecate]

Love your reviews, this was really helpful. I need a weekend warrior quiver killer and i like the graphics.

[@alwaysgosnowboarding]

Just here to say sup! And thanks for sharing your insights. Loving my snowboard journey and supporting companies that truely support snowboarding thanks to your knowledge.

[@Bohdisattva326]

Nice Bromer Simpson...Real nice bro..

[@danhworth100]

Had this board in 157 and then exchanged for the 161. Liked the 157 better. I didn’t understand that I just needed two boards. 161 was tough to turn on. Or I just sucked back then.

[@methanesprings4085]

Just picked one up. I’m glad this guy doesn’t like it much. He recommended the K2 party platter a few years ago and that board was complete garbage.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sounds like you’re huffing that methane.

[@swaybottone2354]

same here. My life has revolved around snowboarding for most of my life and Im out of the loop with the new tech this will be my first noncamber board. I am 47 and i ride harder than most. I just picked this up after riding a TRS for years. I really think this is going a good rig for me and was alittle worried after watching this but fuck it. I think he just doesnt like Rice.

[@WingwingHello]

​@swaybottone2354 IF you have the option I'd sell or trade it. I own and love several lib tech boards but the trice models are just not up to par. Floppy and characterless and they don't age well, complete jiggly noodles after a decent season. Too soft to stand up to any powder other than blower. It's like Blankspaces or whatever by sean white, a complete joke selling well under the guise of a name that was lucky enough to transcend the confines of their sport. You've got time before the season starts!

[@WingwingHello]

Theyll enjoy the Trice the 1-3 days they go out riding this season 😂​@@AngrySnowboarder

[@josecornado38]

I am usually at the basin. Most of the time I can’t figure out where the park features are. But I do not go to the basin to find features :-)

[@krohner5190]

Hey Avran. Thanks for the review(all of them actually 😂). I am riding the jones MT atm and looking for 1 new do it all. I am between the super pig and this. I know they are not the same , but which one whoyld you choose for grip, side hits,carving and trees? 5,9 us 11 190 lbs. Keep up the great work man 🙌

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Not this.

[@tomjones1967]

So disappointed in myself I didn’t get a wide. Waited a couple years to ride it, had it, but had to exchange it for the only wide in the shop, a Twin Pig 56W. Still I appreciate this review because now I’m waiting another year for this. I really appreciate you mentioning the “hookieness & washing out” because with my 13s the non-wide would’ve been a disaster. However being the “hero Dad” a “weekend warriors 1 board quiver killer” will be dope! “My 1st 🧈stick “, RLMAO!!!

[@pegas2929]

Are you happy with the Twinpig?

[@tomjones1967]

@@pegas2929 I only rode it indoors at Big Snow. It seemed a little bland but the snow there’s a odd consistency. Dimensionally it was good especially with my 13s. TBH I really am looking forward to getting it on some quasi real stuff opening it up & pushing it. As of now I don’t not like it & see the potential for a good whip but the jury’s out if that helps.

[@howdyitsdavid]

Nothing gets me going like CREAMY HOT POW

[@TheDp1965]

I have the 2021 T.R. Golden Orca I like the board a lot. I definitely think there are a lot better options out there for less money. 🤷‍♂️

[@joshuamartin4121]

Better than golden orca or pro? Which boards?

[@boriscima8134]

K2 alchemist easy to find at a good price

[@anthonylatorre4303]

How do you feel about the new Cold Brew? will you do a review on it?

[@andrewdavidson5804]

“A person that snowboards, not a snowboarder”

[@Rufuss76]

It’s that the 23 TRS on the left? Will you do a review on this deck? Interested about the new org throttle? Cheers Av

[@koahawaii]

Wondering if I should get this or the lib tech RIG ! What do you think I should get

[@AngrySnowboarder]

The one that fits your ability level, needs, and will give you the best OTPHJ's.

[@Mixedbydavey]

Hey mate I’ve got the dynamo and looking at this. Are they much different? Keen to carve and nice side hits and medium features. Does this get squirrelly on flat base? Any other recommendations for really good carving and jumping? Cheers man!

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Just ride your Dynamo.

[@Mixedbydavey]

@@AngrySnowboarder legend 👊🏽

[@MoulineMadness]

What’s this board like to butter? Looking for an all mountain shredder but also presses quite nice

[@AngrySnowboarder]

It’s c2 so if you know how to move your weight around it’s pretty easy

[@joseph-the-seventh]

I’m 6’2 190lbs. I’m seeing a good price on this board in the 164 wide size. Would that be an OK size for someone my size?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Do you need a wide? Seems a little big.

[@wooltron1]

Do you prefer this or the Mega Merc?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Mega merc all day.

[@WonderBrah_735]

I'm 210-220 lbs, size 9 boot. I was thinking either the 161 or 164. What do you think?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Your choice.

[@WingwingHello]

Pick a different board!

[@WonderBrah_735]

@ why? What about the riders choice?

[@holdup16]

How does this board compare to the YES Greats

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Not as snappy, doesn't have the asym sidecut so heelside turns aren't the same, it's more damp and doesn't react as fast when you load it up.

[@mattp7066]

Can you review the 2023 Gnu Headspace

[@AngrySnowboarder]

You didn’t say please.

[@mattp7066]

@@AngrySnowboarder PLEASE

[@AngrySnowboarder]

@@mattp7066 To late now, board goes to the end of the list of decks to post.

[@eli269]

what's the difference bewteen its profile and the flying v? they looks same

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Flying V way more reverse in a shorter section with 0 camber.

[@pizzatime2527]

Basically the snowboard for R/Snowboarding. That and the Orca.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Still too much board for those people, Skatebanana or bust.

[@GngrbrdmnV2]

@@AngrySnowboarder I've seen people unironically recommend the skate banana for the east coast.

[@Rolling2Quarters]

@@GngrbrdmnV2 Those poor bastards.

[@Gworthy80]

both orcaa and trice pro rip

[@AndreyBankovski-db9ox]

Hey Avran, question if I may, I am 5'7'' and around 160lbs, do you think the 153 is okay for a person like me? Otherwise, a weekend warrior I am. :)

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Should be unless you're the balls to the wall straight down the middle charger guy.

[@AndreyBankovski-db9ox]

@@AngrySnowboarder Not the case, thanks for this. I was worried 153 will be too long.

[@jonathanestrada4162]

I got it because of the cool top sheet but dam you guys are making me regret it lol

[@BPDish]

Dude it rides great imo

[@Gworthy80]

yeah this thig slays @@BPDish

[@jakefrigard1842]

What’s the main differences between this board and the never summer protosynthesis ‘23?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Sidecut, flex, camber length, and this isn't a piece of shit like the Never Summer.

[@jakefrigard1842]

@@AngrySnowboarder siiicckkk, why is the never summer proto ‘23 a POS? Btw thanks for the heads up

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Would you pay 50 dollars more for a board that has a rental board topsheet and a bad sidecut?

[@iloveamerica5047]

@@jakefrigard1842 he's not lying

[@alexbukh1482]

Can you do a review about the battalion goliath2023?

[@AngrySnowboarder]

I can do a lot of things, will I do one? No, you didn't ask politely.

[@alexbukh1482]

@@AngrySnowboarder I’m sorry ,I was angry :)

[@newrenaissance]

Whats the tech in this deck that i cost like a super high end board?

[@boriscima8134]

travis rice name on it i guess

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

The GNU riders choice is almost the same deck. I think less expensive

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Inflation and cost to produce in the states.

[@newrenaissance]

@@Kyle-pl6rl RC is asym iirc. asym is tech yes but its not stomp pads,r ubber dampening or carbon stringers - adding more expensive materials.

[@Kyle-pl6rl]

@@newrenaissance I forgot about the different side cut radius. Also I looked up the price and they are the same

[@kellenmck]

Creamy hot pow

[@nolanosborne9544]

🏆🏆🏆

[@ryanstewart1521]

This board was to stiff torsionaly and edgey for me, I’m not a pro and this is a pro board.

[@davidkatsmam]

That reverse camber in the middle is the worst invention in the snowboard world.

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Guess you haven't seen suspension bindings, rotational bindings, Dope outerwear, HUD goggles, and the like.

[@Holly0Shit]

why?

[@MalcolmPowder]

I still have the 2018 one and it's a great board. It feels like each generation has gotten worse.

[@newrenaissance]

whats changed in the newer ones?

[@MalcolmPowder]

@@newrenaissance I'm no expert, but I believe they changed the construction at some point. Mine is HP construction.

[@McStunna]

@@MalcolmPowder it’s still HP, maybe you’re just in the “bargaining” stage hehe. I had a 2019 t.ras when it was just the rice with a new graphic and sold it after 4 days. It’s a fine board there’s just better ones everywhere

[@sloppy1hundred]

This dude a hater 😂

[@AngrySnowboarder]

Of mediocrity

[@Jeffreygibas]

@@AngrySnowboarder I wouldn't call this board mediocre being made in the USA, environmentally friendly, unchanged for years due to it's great ride & on & on, as a rider of 27 years it's simply one of the best do it all boards out there & durable, that I keep coming back to. I've ridden many brands as well. Lib remains one of my favorites for boards. nor is this board for the weekend warrior. I like most of your reviews however.

[@Brutis]

Lol This guys blows