The Lib Tech Terrapin is designed to be a versatile wave catching one-board quiver that excels in all conditions at your home breaks but you can confidently push into larger quality surf at quality wave destinations around the world.
This agile “modern classic” wide point forward single fin is built for smooth surfing and glide. “Built for glide, wide point forward, longer rail line for smooth surfing. My personal favorite board.”
Terrapin specs
| Length | 7’4” |
| Width | 21.25″ |
| Thickness | 2.625″ |
| Volume | 51.0 cl |
| Fin layout (not included) | Futures Single Fin Box 9’ Standard size single fin box fits traditional single fins |
| Price (Evo) | $950 |
Tech
The latest version of Lib Tech’s original ecoIMPACTO construction incorporates a new improved foam formula and process refinements that reduce weight and improve performance while retaining that “Dang Difficult to Ding” durability that makes Lib Techs the best travel boards in the world and hold their value over time.
Additional tech details:
| Component | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Foam | Strong, light, waterproof | – Won’t absorb water if you do get a ding (Closed cell) – Elliptical engineered columnar cells provide toughness top to bottom and elasticity in side impact – Environmentally friendly Nitrogen blowing agent – 25-40% Recycled content – 100% of offcuts and shavings recycled into more foam |
| Resin | Strong, nice and shaper-friendly | – Surfs smooth and responsive (High performance) – Impact resistant and resilient (Lasts a long time) – Plant based glycerin chemistry – Low VOC (smells nice) |
| Magnesium fiber | Tough & resilient | – High impact and break strength fiber – Great rebound and memory |
| Glass fiber | Lightweight strengthener | – Lightweight – Strong – Shaper friendly |
| Honeycomb power panel | Strong & smooth | – Smooth riding vibration absorption layer – Impact and ding resistant |
| Carbon power spine | Dynamic energy & long lasting flex | – Tension spread tow carbon fiber – Rebound energy return – Perfect flex tuning |
| Leash plug | – 6061 T6 Aircraft aluminum pins |
The shaper
Alex Lopez mastered the art of speed and style in the powder fields of Mt Batchelor.
He began his shred career as a Pro snowboarder riding for Mervin’s original brand Gnu Snowboards.
He studied the art of shaping under the wing of his father and some of the best board builders of our time. He’s part of a legendary surf family and exposed to some of the world’s best surfer/shapers.
Surfer reviews highlights
- Responsive and fast, excellent perf
- Versatile addition to performance boards
- Paddles well and is reliable for catching waves
- Smooth and easy paddling
- Catches every wave, offering a different surfing experience
- Fast and loose underfoot
- Feels lively like a multi-fin board despite being a single fin
- Trims excellently
- Complements Lib tech crowd killer quiver (6’10, 7’2″, 7′)
- Fun to surf in various wave conditions (knee high to head high)
- Perfect for 6’1″, 180 lbs
- Essential for travel
- Emphasizes flow, trim, speed, and carves
- Turns well and enhances surfing experience
- Floats and glides effortlessly – like a grandfather’s Cadillac
- Very resistant board
Check out the Lib Tech Terrapin 7″4 on Evo
USTOMER REVIEWS
- WAVE CATCHING MACHINE -RESPONSIVE AND FAST.Quality 100%Great addition to any quiver. The board paddles well and is a super reliable wave catcher. Dare I say fast and loose. Easy to forget its a single fin as its so lively underfoot. Trims like a champ. Perfect compliment to my current Lib tech crowd killer quiver of the 6’10, 7’2″ and 7’6″.Review by PetePosted on 8/30/23
- FUN FAST AND PHATQuality 100%This board is so fun to surf! I’ve taken it out from knee high to head high and surfs like a gem! I love round pin singlefin reminds me of a 7’0 Haut funboard I used to ride. The dim’s are magical (6’1 180lb). My personal favorite too! Thanks Alex and Libtech crews!Review by luckshortPosted on 1/9/23
- MORNING OF THE EARTHQuality 100%This board is a travel necessity… performance boards are great, but switch it up on this after you’ve scratched your shredder-itch, it catches everything in sight, and brings back the pure stoke of flow, trim, speed, and juicy carves. My new favorite Mervin product.Review by TurnerPosted on 10/11/22
- MAGIC CARPET WE ALL SHOULD RIDEQuality 80%Board is super smooth and is easy paddling, turns well and has me gettin more out of my surf. Floats and glides like your grandfathers caddy. I had a small non watertight rail crack by the tail but other than that it’s been the toughest board I’ve owned. Stoked to see the other two boards in this seriesReview by CronkPosted on 6/4/22