For a few testers, this board was one of the shortest they rode. That was a good thing: very responsive, but never squirrely at speed. Good for trees and better in the pow, this board made riders feel like they were surfing a near-endless wave, no matter where they were on the mountain. Edgehold is solid. And the manufacturer’s green manufacturing is about as good as it gets. So, for folks who like to vote with their dollar for green manufacturing, it’s tough to do better than a board from Lib Tech or its sister company Gnu. 

HANDLING
Although the waist of this deck is wide, 26.9”, it’s still relatively quick from side to side. With a short tail this board inspires you to ride the mountain like a big wave. 

POP + ENERGY
With more camber than not, the Mayhem Rocket has mild reverse (“banana” in Lib Tech’s nomenclature) camber between your feet and more traditional camber on the rest of the deck, providing plenty of pop and energy, while still maintaining a wee bit of looseness. 

FLOAT
With 657 square inches of planing surface, this Mayhem Rocket has a massive amount of float. It’s a joy to ride on a powder-day.

VERSATILITY
Great for everything but the terrain park.

EDGE HOLD
Although lacking Lib Tech’s patented Magne-Traction, the mostly traditional camber ensures strong edgehold. 

SUSTAINABILITY/CRAFTSMANSHIP
Lib Tech’s parent company, Mervin Manufacturing, is based Washington and all of their boards are made in the U.S. The wood core is built from fast-growing aspen trees. The top sheet is built with a plastic made from beans. And the production is solid: take a close look at it and you can tell it’s handmade by craftspeople.