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Gear Reviews, Snowboard Reviews 13

The 2021 Libtech TRS Snowboard Review

By Angrysnowboarder @angrysnowboard · On January 22, 2021

Board: Libtech TRS

Size: 157

Camber Option: C3. Camber 2.0 with a slight hinge between the feet that comes down into a flat zone before the upkick in the tips.

Bindings: Rome Black Label

Stance: 21.5 Wide 15 Negative 12 Goofy

Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10

My Weight: 200lbs

Resort: Arapahoe Basin

Conditions: Late in the day preseason conditions. So shade on the runs, bluebird skies, ice, push mounds, scraped off snow, crud, chunder, and zero wind with average temps.

Flex: With an ever so slightly stiffer than middle of the road flex you get a board that is powerful. What you have is softer tips mid way to the insert pack, then it stiffens up to that just past middle of the road flex. There’s some torsional flex and it’s noticeable but you never over power it.

Stability: This board is smooth and stable to a point. In really rutted out terrain at speed you’ll notice some chatter in the tips and it does slightly resonate back under foot. This board can plow through most chunder with ease as long as it’s not rock hard.

Ollies: This board has snap. Load up that C3 profile and just boost. It’s easy to engage and you never feel like it’s fighting you to engage.

Pop On Jumps: As it was preseason there weren’t any jumps but I was able to hip this weird spin/bonk combo and it popped with ease. Would I hesitate to hit small, medium, or large jumps? Oh hell not this board has you covered that’s for sure.

Butterability: The flat section in the tips gives an optimal platform to get your weight out over and butter on. You feel locked in and it holds its own with ease, just make sure you’re not half assing it.

Jibbing: A little speed is your friend that’s for sure. You want to go a bit faster and muscle just a bit more. It’ll do basic jib tricks and that’s kind of where you want to leave it as it’s not a jib deck.

Carving: This board rolls from edge to edge with ease. It’s quick and nimble. What I will say though is when you aggressively lay this board over it has a limiter on it. You can’t rail over on edge all the time so it leaves you more open to tight quick carves and turns and mellow drawn out carves that swoop from one side of the trail to the other. The Magnetraction does what it’s supposed to do so you don’t feel like you can’t grip when on ice.

Rider in Mind: Freestyle focused higher end all mountain rider.

Personal Thoughts: It’s been a while since I rode the TRS and I have to say this is a move in the right direction. The C3 gives this board power and knowing that they merged the Hot Knife into this board it retains some of its carving prowess. Overall this is a solid contender for an all mountain freestyle board that’s more all mountain focused.

Comparable Boards: Jones Ultra Mountain Twin, Capita BSOD, Ride Helix

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13 Comments

  • Ryan says: February 3, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    I’m looking for an all mountain freestyle board that will help me to progress on jumps. I would also like to progress on rails but the rail setup at my park is crap so that’s nice but not a necessity. I’m currently riding an arbor 154 coda rocker as my first board. I love it, but have progressed to wanting a slightly more performance leaning board to add to my quiver. I see the coda being more of a party board in the future. While I’m not committed to anything the capita mercury, yes typo, libtech e jack knife, and Jones mountain twin have stood out the most. I’m 5’8 120 lbs, I think my coda is a little too big for my weight because I’ve been having problems with it being too stiff. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 3, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      I’d probably look at the Typo if I were you.

      Reply
  • Steve says: March 2, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Angry been riding the 157 Box Knife for 2 years for teaching snowboarding. Want to stay on a twin because I need to ride switch a lot but need something that’s a little more aggressive and locked in for steeper terrain. Should I go 157 or 159 in the TRS? 5’9, fluctuate between 195 lbs, size 9.5 boot.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: March 2, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      I’d say go with the 57 if you plan on riding it more for teaching as it will be more forgiving and easier to ride around with your students. But if you’re looking to haul ass and charge and your students will either keep up or die trying then go 59.

      Reply
  • Gabe says: January 3, 2022 at 8:28 am

    Short background: I own a 19’ Hot Knife with C3. It’s great as I prefer more camber/hybrid over rocker. It could be slightly stiffer, that said it’s playful yet stable, etc. and the magna traction is stellar. Ice is slashed into mist.

    Thanks to your review I will step into a 21/22 TRS. If I heard you correctly the Hot Knife merged into this board on their lineup.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 3, 2022 at 8:33 am

      That’s exactly what it did.

      Reply
  • Goyo says: January 17, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Hi there! I’m looking for an all-mountain board to use on a daily basis. I tryed the salomon assassin but I felt it was a bit soft and need a bit more grip (for icy snow). I was thinking about this new TRS since they went for C3 and the T.Rice pro. I usually ride a K2 simple pleasures (love carving) but I want something a bit softer and twin since I want to ride switch from time to time. I’m 160 lbs, should I go for the 157? Thank you for the great content and reviews!

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: January 17, 2022 at 11:20 pm

      You could do the 57 or even bump down a size.

      Reply
  • Phil says: February 14, 2022 at 7:20 am

    Hi, i currently ride an old gnu danny kass 155. 5-8” 145lbs boots size 10. I’ve always had 154 to 156 stiff freestyle boards. I’m thinking of trying a box knife to mess around the small local hill, jump side hits, butter, carve. Not sure if i should size down to 151, the contact lenght on the 154 is already a lot shorter than my current board. The trs is probably more similar to my gnu, I’m afraid the box knife might feel too much like a noodle.

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: February 15, 2022 at 9:47 am

      TRS is going to be WAY stiffer than your Gnu.

      Reply
  • BillyDWilliams says: April 30, 2022 at 9:03 am

    Have you gotten a a chance to demo the 2023 version yet? If so, is the ‘23 worth the wait? Or should I snag the ‘22 this summer at discount?

    Reply
    • Angrysnowboarder says: April 30, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Rode it yesterday. It’s your money, you decide.

      Reply
      • BillyDWilliams says: May 1, 2022 at 9:20 am

        I see, need to be be more pointed with my Q pattern: How did the ‘Org Throttle Risers’ impact your ride?

        Reply

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