The Lib Tech dPr is a brand new all-mountain freestyle board that’s perfect for intermediate and advanced riders looking for a board that can do all types of resort riding very well for less than $500. From the moment I stood on this, I knew I liked it. I have a feeling you will too. This board is a blast all over the mountain.
The Lib Tech dPr is the full package for such a cheap price. For only $499.99, you get a premium-feeling board that can pop off small to medium-sized jumps, hit rail features, and carve well. It’s set back to help it float for the occasional powder day that us East Coast riders occasionally get.
Overview
- Board Reviewed: 156 Lib Tech DPR 2026
- Price of Board: $499.99
The nose is lifted a bit, which makes it incredibly easy to turn and helps you float in powder. It also has Magne Traction to help it stay incredibly locked into turns when it gets icy out. It has a snappy, powerful, energetic feel under your feet that gives you an extra boost of pop for jumps and side hits.
It’s built for freestyle and resort riding, so whether you’re in the park, hitting side hits, or just cruising, it feels stable, laid-back, and ready for whatever your day brings.
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First Ride Review: 2026 Lib Tech DPR Snowboard | evo
Highlighted Features for East Coast Riders: Its Grip on Ice
The dPr can grip ice thanks to its Magne Traction edges. So what is that exactly? Magne traction is a type of serrated shaping technology built into the edges of this snowboard. If you were to look at this board’s edges, you would see that the board’s edges are serrated like a steak knife.
The Magne Traction built into this board makes the Lib Tech dPr an excellent option for East Coast riders or anyone who needs extra grip in icy conditions.
Who is the Lib Tech dPr the Right Board For?
The Lib Tech dPr is perfect for intermediate riders who want one all-mountain board that can be their entire quiver at a really attractive price. For $499.99, you get a board that’s perfect for:
- Groomers, Slush, Ice, and Light Powder
- Feels stable while being really easy to steer
- Poppy for hitting small to medium-sized jumps
- Pressable for butters and nosepresses
Pros of the Lib Tech dPr
It’s a Versatile to Go Everywhere & Do Everything Deck. This is one all-mountain board that really can do it all, exceptionally well. Check out the category section below to see the notes for how this board performs across the entire resort.
It’s Cheap, Made in the USA, and Compares Closer to Boards That Cost 23% More. You get a lot of snowboard tech in the dPr for the low price of $499.99. With how smooth this board rides, it feels closer to compare this to a snowboard that is in the $650 to $700 price range.
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It’s Perfect for the East Coast or Anyone Who Rides Icy Terrain. This board has an exceptional level of edge hold thanks to its Magne Traction edges (the edges are serrated like a steak knife). The serrations cut through ice like a saw, offering a more stable feel when conditions start to get firm.
Quick Base That’s So Simple to Repair The base on this board is decently fast, and since it’s all black, it is so easy to repair with a black P-Tex stick. If you accidentally gouge this base on a rock, you can fill it with P-tex and keep your base in top shape.
Cons of the Lib Tech dPr
The Graphics Don’t Look Like Much From a Distance If you aren’t looking at it up close or on a sunny day, the graphics of the dPr won’t look like much. It’ll just look like a black Lib Tech board with a smiley face on its base. From close up, you’ll see the topsheet has a collage of mini 3D-raised graphics that are made up of Lib Tech easter eggs.
It’s Not the Most Beginner-Friendly Deck While the early rise tips are forgiving and make this board feel simple and laid back to ride, I wouldn’t say this is the best board for someone just starting out. The dPr is best for an intermediate to advanced rider or anyone who already has the basics of connecting their turns down.
Review Rating of the Lib Tech dPr Snowboard
The Lib Tech dPr has earned an 88.15 out of a possible 100 score (or 4.41 out 5) stars. I believe a snowboard review should include more than just my opinion about my favorite aspects of the board. That’s why I put every board that I review through a consistent on-snow testing process to get real, measurable and consistent data about its performance for the type of board it is.
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For the dPr, I’m using my All-Mountain Freestyle scoring system, which prioritizes a blend of carving, versatility, and park performance.
Considerations
| Considerations | Rating Out 5 | Score Out of 100 | Weight / Importance to Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop / Power | 4.25 | 85 | 10 |
| Carving / Turns | 4.5 | 90 | 10 |
| Speed | 4.25 | 85 | 10 |
| Ice / Poor Conditions | 5 | 100 | 10 |
| Switch | 4 | 80 | 10 |
| Jumps | 4.5 | 90 | 10 |
| Dampness | 4 | 80 | 10 |
| Fun to ride | 5 | 100 | 10 |
| Resort Riding / Versatility | 4.75 | 95 | 5 |
| Responsiveness | 3.75 | 75 | 5 |
| Jibs | 4.5 | 90 | 5 |
| Powder | 3.75 | 75 | 3 |
| Buttering | 4.75 | 95 | 2 |
| Weighted Score | 4.41 | 88.15 | 100 |
Editor’s Rating: 4.41 out of 5 stars for the Lib Tech dPr snowboard
The dPr is available in 152cm, 154cm, 156cm, 158cm, 159W, and 160cm sizes. For this review, I rode the 156cm. For reference, I am 144lbs, 5’6″ and have a USA men’s 9.5 boot. Someone around my size would also enjoy the 154cm, too. (I tend to like longer boards for my size.)
Under my feet, the flex felt like a 4.5 out of 10 flex pattern. It is slightly softer than medium and easy to nose or tail press. I rode the 156cm size, and Lib Tech rates the flex pattern at a 5/10. I’d say that’s close to being accurate. I found it to be slightly softer and more pressable than the medium side of the spectrum. So you can press it, butter with it, and steer it with your feet because it is moderately softer than medium (but not an overly flexible park noodle).
How Does it Feel to Ride the Lib Tech dPr?
The dPr feels stable, responsive, and lightweight, while still being laid back and easy to steer. It’s the type of board that is versatile enough to be ridden fast and aggressively when you need to, but it’s more for the rider who wants to casually cruise and explore the whole resort. It has a stable, somewhat damp, smooth-riding feel.
All-Mountain Riding
The dPr was one of the most versatile all mountain boards I got to review for the 2026 season. It’s got everything you need to carve ice, powder, groomers, or hit the park.
Carving
This is a responsive board that locks into a carve with a vice-like level of grip. Turning wise, I’d say it’s best for medium-sized and shorter, tighter turns over long, drawn-out aggressive like carves.
The Profile: Lib Tech’s Early Rise Camber Profile
The dPr features Lib Tech’s early rise camber profile. The profile has a mild camber (a lowercase ‘n’-shaped arc where the board rises off the snow between your feet), and then both the nose and tail have a more exaggerated curve that starts earlier to keep the board’s contact points off the snow and make them less catchy.
The early rise camber gives you the pop and power of a traditional camber board, while the early rise tips help the board float in powder and make its overall ride feel more forgiving and less catchy. The combination of having a camber profile with more playful tips adds to the board’s versatility.
You get a board that’s aggressive when you need it to be while still being playful and laid-back when you want it to be.
Jumping
The dPr is great for hitting small to medium-sized jumps or side hits. If you’re trying to hit jumps over 50 feet, you might want to check out a stiffer board. However, it will be perfect for anything under 50 feet.
Jibs
This board locks into rail features nicely. The 4.5 flex pattern worked well to mold around features to help me balance, while the early rise tips made it a little less catchy.
Buttering
Thanks to its flex and early rise tips, it feels like the Lib Tech dPr was built for the all-mountain rider who loves to butter. The early rise tips make the board feel a little less catchy as you slide on your nose or tail, and the softer 4.5/10 flex pattern makes it relatively easy to hold the board in a pressed position.
Powder
The tech in this board has everything you’ll need to help you float in powder that’s less than two feet deep. The dpr has a setback stance of 1.3cm (.511 inches) and an early rise nose, allowing the board to more easily stay on top of deeper snow.
Speed & the Base
The Lib Tech dPr has a slightly faster-than-average base. It’s by no means the fastest board out there, it’s far from the slowest either. I’d say it’s perfect for cruising the resort casually or having enough speed to get from feature to feature in the park.
The Lib Tech dPr vs the Jones Rally Cat
Both the Lib Tech dPr and Jones Rally Cat are strong contenders for being the best all-mountain board under $500. They share a few tech details that make them versatile resort/freestyle boards, but they also have a few differences in their performance and feel.
| Feature | Jones Rally Cat | Lib Tech dPr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$480 ($20 cheaper) | ~$499.99 |
| Best For | Jibbing, Buttering, Playful Cruising | All Terrain Performance, Great for Resort Carving, Excellent Grip on Ice |
| Flex | 3 / 10 (Soft & Very Pressable) | 4.5 / 10 (Medium-Soft Still Pressable) |
| Feel | More lively, softer, looser, more “surfy” | Medium dampness, smoother, more traditional feel while being laid back / forgiving |
| Ice Grip | Good (Mild Traction Tech Edges) | Outstanding (Magne-Traction Edges) |
| Nose / Tail Tech | 3D Contour Tips (Spoon-shaped nose and tail) | Early Rise Tips (Contact points are lifted of snow / the tips are not 3d or spoon-shaped) |
The Verdict: So Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the Lib Tech dPr if… You want a more powerful and well-rounded ride. Its got the stronger edge hold makes it the clear winner for high-speed carving, especially on hardpack and ice (like we do here on the East Coast).
Choose the Jones Rally Cat if… You want a playful, freestyle-focused all-mountain ride. Its much softer flex makes it the better board for jibbing, buttering, and easy presses down features.
Here are a Few Other Similar boards to the dPr to Consider:
- Lib Tech Cold Brew
- Lib Tech Dynamo
- CAPiTA Outerspace Living
- Bataleon Whatever
So Is the Lib Tech dPr Worth Buying?
Yes, the Libe Tech dPr is worth it for anyone looking for an all mountain board that comes in at less than $500. This is the type board that feels stable and still very easy to ride, so it inspires you to push yourself a little bit harder (which forces you to level up). It’s one board that you can explore the entire resort with, from carving groomers, to finding stashes of powder, to lapping the park and launching off side hits.
Bindings to Pair With the Lib Tech dPr: I reviewed the dPr with the new Bent Metal Supermatic bindings and my Union Force Bindings. I liked the Supermatics, but I preferred the Union Force bindings for this board. The Force has a similar medium flex pattern that paired well with the dPr.