The Lib Tech Mayhem LibZilla is an absolute powder weapon built for riders who believe there’s no such thing as too much float.
Designed by legendary surfboard shaper Matt Biolos with Japanese powder in mind, this monster 188cm directional shape combines a long, low-entry nose with a deep swallowtail and progressive sidecut. The result is effortless float when it’s bottomless, with enough edge power to lay surprisingly serious trenches when you get back onto the groomers.
What Makes This Snowboard Tick?
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Flex Rating: 7/10 firm flex delivering the stability, power and support needed for high-speed freeriding and deep snow.
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Shape: Directional powder and freeride shape with a huge 188cm platform designed around float, stability and powerful carving.
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Camber Profile: Directional camber-driven profile combines a long, smooth entry nose with a powerful running platform for float in powder and control on firmer snow.
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Long Low-Entry Nose: Extended, gradual nose profile planes naturally through deep snow, particularly excelling in the lower-angle powder commonly found in Japan.
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Deep Swallowtail: Dramatically split tail sinks naturally into soft snow, helping lift the nose and keeping the board manoeuvrable despite its massive overall length.
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Progressive Sidecut: 9m–8m–7m progressive sidecut allows the LibZilla to transition from long, powerful arcs into increasingly tighter turns as you drive through the carve.
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Waist Width: Generous 27cm waist provides a huge platform for float and stability while accommodating larger boots.
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Nose & Tail Width: Massive 32.7cm nose paired with a 30.9cm tail creates substantial surface area for deep-snow performance.
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Surface Area: Huge 776 sq in surface area provides exceptional planing ability when conditions get deep.
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Setback Stance: 12.5cm setback positions the rider well behind centre to maximise nose float and reduce back-leg fatigue in powder.
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Core: Lightweight Aspen and Paulownia wood construction balances strength, pop and responsiveness without making this oversized board unnecessarily heavy.
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Base: Fast, durable sintered base is designed to carry speed through deep powder, flatter terrain and long run-outs.
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Construction: Handcrafted by Mervin Manufacturing using Lib Tech’s environmentally conscious construction techniques.
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Artwork: Jim Zapalla artwork gives the LibZilla a suitably monstrous prehistoric-reptile aesthetic.
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Size: Available in one appropriately ridiculous 188cm length.
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Ideal Rider: Best suited to experienced freeride and powder riders looking for maximum float, stability and a surf-inspired ride in seriously deep conditions.
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Terrain: Built primarily for deep powder and freeriding but with enough carving performance to make the journey back to the lift seriously entertaining.