Description
The Lib Tech Doughboy snowboard is a true legend in the snowboarding world, rooted in Mike Olson’s original oversized concept from the late 80s. Reimagined and re-released, it’s a specialty board for riders in Millcreek, Utah, who crave unparalleled float in deep powder, incredible stability at warp speed, and the ability to carve massive arcs on hardpack and ice. While it looks intimidating, the Doughboy is surprisingly nimble for its size, offering a unique blend of powder performance and all-mountain carving prowess.
A Modern Classic for Uninterrupted Flow:
The Doughboy is designed for riders who prioritize charging through any terrain with an unflinching attitude. It’s often available in one massive size, like 195cm, but its volume-shifted design (often with a surface area around 840 square inches) makes it more manageable than its length suggests. It’s a board that turns chopped-up snow into smooth terrain and provides an incredibly damp ride.
Why choose the Lib Tech Doughboy Snowboard at Salty Peaks?
For the expert rider in Millcreek, Utah, who yearns for a unique, powerful, and exhilarating ride, the Lib Tech Doughboy is a dream board. It’s not a daily driver for everyone, but for those who want to charge through the Wasatch’s deepest powder, carve trenches on groomers at blistering speeds, and feel utterly stable through any terrain, the Doughboy delivers. It’s a statement piece that defies conventional sizing and redefines the “freeride” experience, making even the worst snow days feel like the best. Salty Peaks celebrates legendary and unique boards, and the Lib Tech Doughboy certainly fits the bill for those looking to experience something truly special.
Specs
Key Technologies for a Monstrous Yet Magical Ride:
The Doughboy is packed with Lib Tech's bombproof, eco-friendly technologies, hand-built in the USA:
- C3 Camber Profile: This is Lib Tech's aggressive dominant camber contour.
- Aggressive Camber zones out to the contacts: Provides maximum power, precision, and pop for carving, stability at high speeds, and driving through chop. This is where the Doughboy truly shines on hardpack and turning bumps into groomers.
- Mild Rocker between your feet: Offers just enough float in powder and freestyle freedom for a surprisingly nimble feel despite the board's length.
- This profile is for aggressive, skilled riders who demand maximum control and energy transfer.
- Magne-Traction®: Lib Tech's iconic "serrated edge" technology with strategically located edge serrations. These multiple contact points provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions, effectively turning ice into carvable terrain. This is crucial for such a long board to maintain grip on Utah's varied snow surfaces.
- Volume Shifted / Oversized Shape: While incredibly long, the Doughboy is often designed to be ridden at its stated length. The increased surface area and dimensions (e.g., 26.1cm waist width, 32.2cm tip/tail width) contribute to its legendary float in powder and stable platform for charging through rough terrain. It's a "directional twin" or "twin elliptical sidecut" in its approach, allowing for some freestyle sensibility in a big mountain package.
- Original Power (OP) Construction / Original Power Pop (OPP) Construction: This is Lib Tech's robust, lightweight, and environmentally friendlier core. It typically features a blend of Aspen and Paulownia wood (e.g., 75% Aspen / 25% Paulownia or 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia), providing a strong, lively, and durable foundation.
- Tri-Axial / Bi-Axial Fiberglass with Magnesium Techno Fiber Bands and Carbon: A sophisticated layering of fiberglass, reinforced with high-tensile strength magnesium and carbon fiber. This combination enhances torsional response, provides incredible pop, and adds dampness for a super smooth ride, even through the nastiest crud.
- Eco Sublimated TNT Fast & Low Maintenance Base (Sintered): A durable, highly absorbent, and lightning-fast base material that's easy to maintain and accepts wax readily. This ensures maximum speed and glide in diverse snow conditions.
- Birch Internal Sidewalls & UHMW Sintered Sidewalls / Tip/Tail Impact Deflection: These features significantly enhance the board's durability, impact absorption, and overall longevity. The UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) in the tip and tail helps prevent damage and delamination, especially important for a board designed for charging.
- Stiff Flex (often rated 7 out of 10): The Doughboy typically has a medium-firm to stiff flex. This provides powerful response, unwavering stability at speed, and significant pop, allowing expert riders to maintain control and push the limits.
- Mervin Made: Hand-built in the USA at the environmentally conscious Mervin Factory in Washington State, with a commitment to zero hazardous waste.
