Lib Tech T-Rice Orca II Snowboard 2027

The Lib Tech Orca II 2027 is the apex predator of all-mountain freeride — redesigned to be faster, smoother, and more capable across the entire resort. Built by Lib Tech / Mervin MFG in collaboration with Travis Rice, the Orca II features an all-new refined shape, longer float-focused nose, and an even more eco-responsible construction. This volume-shifted powerhouse is designed to dominate powder days while still railing groomers and carving with authority when conditions firm up.

A longer directional nose combined with a setback stance delivers effortless float in deep snow, while the lightweight HPONH Makah Hemlock core and tight sidecut give the Orca II exceptional edge-to-edge speed and carving precision. The Orca C2x Directional camber profile balances power, control, and float, making this board equally at home on overseas powder missions or ripping Australian resort terrain. If you want one board that thrives everywhere, the Orca II lives up to its name.

Flex: 7/10 (Mid-Stiff)

Details: 

• Terrain: Freeride / Powder
  
• Board Shape: Tapered Directional
  
• Camber: Orca C2x Directional – Lengthened camber in the nose and tail with a shortened rocker nose for float and control.
  
• Base: Sintered Knife-Cut Base – Fast, durable, and environmentally conscious.
  
• Core: HPONH – Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock Core – 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia for a lighter, smoother, damp ride.
  
• Glass: Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fibreglass – Smooth flex with low weight and strong response.
  
• Edge Tech: Magne-Traction – Seven serrations for maximum grip in all snow conditions.
  
• Sidecut: Tight, responsive sidecut for fast edge-to-edge transitions and hard-carving performance.
• UHMW Tip & Tail Impact Deflection – Replaces exposed steel edges at the nose and tail to reduce damage and swing weight.
  
• Birch Internal Sidewalls with UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – Exceptional durability and impact resistance.
  
• Ocean-Bound Eco Sublimated Topsheet – Made from upcycled PET bottles collected near waterways.
  
• Factory Tuned – Ready to ride straight from the shop.
  
• Eco-Conscious Build – Reduced waste, sustainable sourcing, and low-impact materials.
• Sizing Tip - Due to the volume-shifted design, we recommend riding the Orca II 3–6cm shorter than your normal snowboard length.
• Giving Back - Travis Rice and Mervin MFG donate a portion of every Orca snowboard sold to the Orca Conservancy, supporting the protection of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales of the Salish Sea.