Pros: This board is very stable, and I'm sure it would be great off of jumps if I was at that stage in my riding. In terms of looks, this is my favorite 2008 Lib (although I haven't seen the Cygnus X1 in person yet, so that might win).

Cons: The reason the board is so stable is also a big reason why I don't like it, and that reason is the waist width. It makes the board feel a bit sluggish. Also, the base on this board was incredibly dry and took a number of waxings to finally start to look moist.

Other Thoughts: Maybe my expectations were a bit too high, given that everyone seems to rave about this board. I still think the TRS is hands down a far superior board.

Pros: This board kills it pretty much anywhere. I bought a Custom X at the beginning of the season, thinking that there had to be something out there that I preferred to the TRS. Well, I'm still searching. Magne-traction is great, of course, but I prefer this to my Trice. I think the reason primarily has to do with a narrower waist width. The sidecut radius is pretty much identical, as is the flex, so I can only conclude that it must be the waist width

Cons: The 2008 TRS seems a little softer than the 2007, and I prefer the graphics on the 2007 to the 2008. As is the case with pretty much all Mervin boards, the topsheet gets beat up around the edges pretty easily.

Other Thoughts: The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is that I like my 2007 TRS a little more than the 2008. I tend to be pretty stingy when it comes to snowboard gear. This is one of the few boards that I would actually pay full price for.

Pros: These bindings are incredibly light and stiff without sacrificing comfort. The super capstrap is the best toe strap on the market, the ankle strap has ample padding, and the ratchets cinch tightly while loosening quickly and easily. Adjusting the positioning of the capstrap and ankle pad on the straps is made easy by a tooless screw system, so adjustments can be made on the fly. The baseplate is all one piece, so you don't need to worry about parts loosening over time, and the padding on the baseplate is cushiony enough to dampen hard landings but not so cushiony as to sacrifice response and feel. The gas pedal is fairly easy to adjust and allows for a nearly perfect fit to any waist width. The highbacks are easy to rotate, and the forward lean can be adjusted more finely than lower-end Burton bindings. All in all, this has to be one of the most customizable bindings on the market (along with the nearly identical C60). If that isn't enough, the lime bindings are guaranteed to get you a compliment or two each time out.

Cons: Time will tell, but I'm not terribly confident in the integrity of the highback. Also, one of my pet peaves with all Burton bindings is that the baseplates are not lined on the bottom with adhesive rubber to prevent damage to the baseplate when securing the bindings to your board.

Other Thoughts: After riding these, I can't stomach the thought of riding the heavy and unresponsive (by comparison) P1s. I have a hard time thinking that the C60s are much improved over these. The only real differences I can tell are a potentially lighter and stiffer highback (with more carbon) and a less cushy anklestrap to give even better response.