Magne-Traction

[jaysunn]

Has anyone had any experience with Magne-Traction boards? I was checking them out last week, with all the boilerplate out there recently, this looks like it would help tremendously.

http://www.the-house.com/portal/magne-traction/

Jaysunn

 

[Mullen]

I ride a never summer board wtih their version of this (vario power grip is what I think they call it). Works great, I love the way it rides. I still don't think it holds edges as well as traditonal camber does though.

 

[boofenstien]

I'm curious too, as I'm looking into upgrading here at the end of the season and can get a pair of Lib Tech NAS Wreckreates at areasonable price. Anyone demo these?

 

[jaysunn]

Yeah I am on a 163WIDE Never Summer Legacy, rocker camber. Great in powder, just want to try something that could grip a bit more in harsh conditions. I am currently researching these boards for a purchase perhaps next year.

EDIT: Even with a professional tune, my current board, when on ice, gives me a bit of a shake up.

 

[C-Rex]

I have a new Lib Travis Rice Pro HP and freaking love it! The magnetraction definitely makes a difference on scraped off hardpack and ice. I definitely feel like I have more control and when I do slip out it's not so sudden, and I often have the ability to catch it. The only drawback is that you might notice some drag when traversing on an edge. It's barely noticable but you do notice it.

 

[jaysunn]

The only drawback is that you might notice some drag when traversing on an edge. It's barely noticable but you do notice it.

Thanks, I wondered that, most likely still worth it early season etc..., traction that is.

 

[C-Rex]

Oh, and another quick note about Lib Tech's boards. Mine has their double sintered base and holy crap is it tough. I've been in woods and thin cover and hit some rocks that dinged my edges but the base has barely a scratch. I do a lot of off trail riding. My last board, an 08 Burton Custom is known to be pretty tough, but it's got nothing on the Lib.

 

[C-Rex]

Thanks, I wondered that, most likely still worth it early season etc..., traction that is.

The pros FAR out weigh the cons, for sure. I really do mean it's barely noticable. A bur on your edge will give you more problems than this does.

 

[jaysunn]

Sweet, yeah, LibTech is on the list for sure. As for the neversummer, I hit a couple rocks-stumps this season and she is holding up. Did make some bruises on the edges though.

 

[C-Rex]

I was checking this board out before I found an awesome deal on the T.Rice:

http://www.gnu.com/snowboards/billy-goat/

 

[Smellytele]

Not that I snowboard but that design looks like it could work on hard pack that you can curve in but looks like only the outside of the wiggles would make contact on true boilerplate/hardpack

 

[jaysunn]

Damn that GNU ArtWork looks sick, it's now a contender.

 

[C-Rex]

Not that I snowboard but that design looks like it could work on hard pack that you can curve in but looks like only the outside of the wiggles would make contact on true boilerplate/hardpack

correct. The idea is that on a normal board you only really get 2 contact points - tip and tail. This design gives you between 7 and 9. It really does make a difference. I wouldn't be surprised if you start seeing it on skis.

Then again, on a ski, your foot is in the middle and pushes the center of the ski down allowing the whole edge to come into contact. Not the same on a board, obviously.

 

[boofenstien]

correct. The idea is that on a normal board you only really get 2 contact points - tip and tail. This design gives you between 7 and 9. It really does make a difference. I wouldn't be surprised if you start seeing it on skis.

Then again, on a ski, your foot is in the middle and pushes the center of the ski down allowing the whole edge to come into contact. Not the same on a board, obviously.

Lib Tech has them on their "Narrow Ass Snowboard" Line

http://www.lib-tech.com/skiing/

 

[jaysunn]

Lib Tech has them on their "Narrow Ass Snowboard" Line

Cool, I was unaware that lib-tech made Ski's, let alone Magne-Traction ones.

 

[C-Rex]

Lib Tech has them on their "Narrow Ass Snowboard" Line

http://www.lib-tech.com/skiing/

I've only seen them once on the hill. I wonder how they compare to the mainstream ski brands.

 

[Nick]

Is there a similar technology in use on skis? TBH when I saw the picture I immediately thought marketing gimmick but based on the feedback in the thread sounds like it's something legit.

 

[gladerider]

I still don't think it holds edges as well as traditonal camber does though.

really? not for me. now i don't slalom but btx holds the edges far better for me. even mtx (no banana) holds better especially in icy conditions. hands down.

 

[Abominable]

Stupid question, but how do you sharpen them edges?

 

[The Sneak]

I demoed libtech wreckreates at brighton UT last march. snowed all day and we were mostly in the trees so I don't have any feedback on their performance when it comes to boilerplate.

Interesting, that whole serrated edge thing. Not sure if I noticed it.