Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II Mens Snowboard 2027

Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II Mens Snowboard 2027

Surfy powder float, tight carving and a powerful tail in a compact freeride shape.

The Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II brings Travis Rice’s directional freeride design to riders who want one board for powder days and everyday resort riding. Its generous nose and wider platform provide float and room for committed carving, while the shorter overall length keeps it manoeuvrable through trees and tighter terrain.

The C2x rocker/camber profile balances easy pivoting with supportive response underfoot. A tight sidecut encourages quick, engaging turns, while Whale Tail Technology combines a short tail with a powerful finish for driving out of carves and popping off natural features. Magne-Traction edges add grip when softer snow gives way to firm patches.

For 2027, the Orca II uses Makah hemlock and paulownia in its wood core, together with an ocean-bound recycled-plastic topsheet. Fibreglass reinforcement supports its firm, responsive feel, while a knife-cut sintered base provides the glide to carry speed across the mountain.

SPECS

SIZE:

GENDER: Unisex

ABILITY: Intermediate / Advanced

TERRAIN: All mountain, freeride and powder

PROFILE: Hybrid

FLEX:

SHAPE: Directional

WIDTH:

CORE: 60% Makah hemlock, 40% paulownia

BASE: Knife-cut sintered

TOPSHEET: Ocean-bound recycled-plastic material

SIZING: Volume shifted — ride approximately 3–6 cm shorter than your normal board

FEATURES & TECHNOLOGY

• C2x Rocker/Camber: Rocker between the feet helps the board pivot and float, while camber sections provide pop, support and control.
• Volume-Shifted Directional Shape: Additional width provides surface area for float in a shorter, more manoeuvrable board.
• Long, Floaty Nose: Helps the board rise through powder and move smoothly through softer snow.
• Whale Tail Technology: A short, powerful tail maximises useful contact and provides energy through turns and take-offs.
• Tight Sidecut: Encourages responsive carving and quick changes of direction.
• Magne-Traction: Seven strategically positioned edge serrations add contact points for grip on firm and variable snow.
• Makah Hemlock Core: Sustainably harvested hemlock combines with lightweight paulownia for strength and lively response.
• Ocean-Bound Topsheet: Uses recycled plastic collected from coastal areas.
• Knife-Cut Sintered Base: A durable, high-performance running surface for maintaining speed.

SIZE GUIDE

Lib Tech recommends riding the Orca II approximately 3–6 cm shorter than your usual snowboard. Consider rider weight, boot size and preferred handling when choosing your size. Weight figures below are Lib Tech’s published minimum recommendations.

WARRANTY

Includes a one-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of purchase. Applies to the original purchaser with proof of purchase. Normal wear, impact damage, misuse and modifications are excluded.