The T. Rice Pro is a snowboard that Travis Rice, a world-class snowboarder, loves and trusts for his adventures in Jackson Hole and elsewhere. Built to last and kind to the environment, it’s a light but strong board with a balanced and versatile ride.
This board is flexible enough to have fun with every day but also tough enough to take on the whole mountain. You can really test yourself with it, whether you’re in the park or on a steep slope.
It has a fast, competition-ready sintered base that glides quickly on the snow. It’s the board to pick if you want to do big jumps and tricks or just enjoy a good ride down the mountain.
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The T. Rice Pro is built in the U.S., in Sequim, Washington, with a focus on sustainability, with a zero hazardous waste production process.
It’s a directional twin – symmetrical from the center of the board but the tip and tail have a slightly directional shape, which helps in versatile riding conditions.
This design choice makes it a capable performer in the park, pipe runs, and for slopestyle contests, without sacrificing its ability to handle backcountry kickers and varied snow conditions.
The T. Rice Pro has a centered sintered base for durability and wax retention. It also makes in a fast ride across different types of snow. It features Lib Tech’s C2 base profile which combines rocker between the feet and camber underfoot extending to the tip and tail.
This hybrid profile provides the best of both worlds: the rocker enhances float in powder and reduces the strain on the back leg, while the camber sections provides powerful pop and stability in landings.
The T. Rice features Magne-traction technology, with serrated edges that increase edge hold. This is particularly noticeable on hardpack and ice. Magne-Traction works in tandem with the C2 contour to provide a responsive and confident riding feel.
The graphics are themed around advanced engineering and aerospace with a nod to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Travis Rice believes that great graphics enhance your ride experience by making you feel better due to the art beneath your feet.
The Lib Tech T. Rice Pro snowboard has received a lot of positive feedback for its all-mountain performance. Here are some key highlights from rider reviews:
- Riders appreciate the board for its all-mountain capabilities. Many say it performs well for park, groomers, and backcountry. It’s fun and playful, yet powerful, with good pop and the ability to handle powder.
- The board Light weight. Rocker between the feet (part of the C2 profile) makes the board playful, great for buttering and freestyle riding.
- Riders who moved from stiffer boards to the T. Rice Pro found it to enhance their riding experience.
- Great edge hold. The Magne-traction edges gives you superior grip especially on icy slopes.
- Most riders find the boad durable, although a few mention it’s susceptible to chips and reatively quick signs of wear. A couple of riders found it less durable than expected (board snapped or showed durability issues).
- Responsive and helpful customer service.
- The T.Rice Pro is often recommended for intermediate to advanced riders due to its responsiveness and performance features.
- Some riders buy the board multiple times for the performance and the awesome board graphics. Some say it is the best board they’ve ridden and recommend it for riders looking to upgrade.
- Excellent control in ice and hardpack conditions, great for the East Coast. Also a great board for spring conditions.
- Good flotation in powder despite it not being a dedicated powder board.
- Stability at high speeds and ability to carve sharply and confidently.
All in all, despite a few isolated durability concerns, the reviews are highly positive, with many riders stating it’s their favorite board for various conditions and riding styles.
See the T. Rice detailed specs and sizes on Evo ($700)