lib tech ramp vs bowl

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by boogitym, Nov 25, 2014.

  1. boogitym

    boogitym Well-Known Member

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    Feb 3, 2011
    currently have 6'1 k board, stretch f4 5'10, and 5'8 batboy, along with 6'4 flyer, a 9'6er daddy board and a 7'2 takayama single fin

    need to change it up....tried a buddies' vert series and felt a lil too thin....was thinking about bowl series or ramp. the ramp looks crazy and probably most different than what i got, but the bowl seems more practical.......i like epoxy....i know guys swear by these now but i dunno

    any thoughts? leaning towards 5'7 ramp
     
  2. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    Rode a LT Bowl 6'2 out at Seaside in OR on demo last March. Thing was awesome. Only about 30L and felt like more. Good dims overall and I love the construction. Very durable in a Coil-like way.
     

  3. boogitym

    boogitym Well-Known Member

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    Feb 3, 2011
    I wanna demo one but cant find a shop ... Maybe bnw but i dont love them...thinking 5'7 ramp or 5'10 bowl....6'2 prob a lil bigger than im surfing now....def gotta check the liters on that thing... I surfed the vert and liked it but to surf it right id have to lose 20 pounds... Im 153lb ish and cant be 130 anymore. I think i wanna try a blunt nose shape my buddy had a lost bottom feeder and does crazy things on it... Ramp looks sick but i also surfed a couch potato and it was a dog .... Uh man i can grab one online realsports black monday deals $596 shipped free... Seems like as good as its getting!
     
  4. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    Bro seems like you're all over the place. Very few shops have these boards let alone renting them on demo. I happened to fall into a fortunate situation out on my stop in OR last spring. Their different lines of boards are all very different so it doesn't sound like you're looking for something in particular. That's a big expenditure if not.

    I've seen these here and there on CL for much cheaper and in stupid good condition always. I think they're dope. Volume of all are listed on their site. They've got other lines than the ramp, bowl and very now. So light and strong.
     
  5. surfin

    surfin Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2012
    island surf and sail on lbi has all the lib tech boards , probably some demos too.
     
  6. EmassSpicoli

    EmassSpicoli Well-Known Member

    Apr 16, 2013
    There you go bro
     
  7. boogitym

    boogitym Well-Known Member

    175
    Feb 3, 2011
    Im on it... Actually lookin specifically for these too... I trash boards so like the technology.... The ramp board is just sooo different they advertise it as a kiteboard too... Thsts kinda weird but if it works well guess it makes sense... Ill have full report this weekend.... Thanks fellas this helps

    I was kinda sold on bottom feeder til me buddy put his foot thru it... He had it 9 months... My money needs to last longer... My f4 is surftech and bought it used $300 5 years ago... Still rides new
     
  8. MrMacdugal

    MrMacdugal Well-Known Member

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    Aug 19, 2011
    I have been riding a Bowl series as my daily driver for a while now. I switch it up to different boards once in a while, but I have really been liking the way mine rides. I have a 6'1 and it is quick and snappy. I have said it multiple times on here that I really like this board. I usually do not like any of the epoxy boards, but this one is quite different in my opinion. Also the fact that it withstands a lot of abuse is amazing. I have barely even put any pressure dents in the board, and it has been dropped on pavement, hit rocks on the inside etc. The thing keeps on ticking and that is a quality stick worth the money to me. Buy one used, and you will be even more stoked by knocking off half the price.
     
  9. worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

    Oct 13, 2013
    have you tried one?
    if so;....and....?
     
  10. Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor

    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor Well-Known Member

    Aug 22, 2012
    I can tell you I've had three Jamie Lynn Pro Model snowboards and they make a fine winter product.
     
  11. surfin

    surfin Well-Known Member

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    Jul 22, 2012
    yes i have two libs . A 5'10 vert and a 6'4 bowl . Both boards are fun . The vert is the one i like best . great board to surf , real fun, also kites just as good . The more high performance model . They give you 4 fins when you buy it. but i switched to fcs fins . The 6'4 bowl i usually ride in real small surf , i weight 155 , so i can pretty much catch any little boat wake that rolls in . There is the areola that has a tri/quad set up , Have not put anytime on that one yet . Happy with the 2 i have . But a friend of mine loves it . had the vert for 3 years now and still looks great IMG_0048.jpg