Lib Tech 2027 T.Rice Orca II Snowboard

Legendary Powder Performance Meets Powerful All-Mountain Versatility

The 2027 Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II Snowboard takes Travis Rice's legendary Orca design to the next level, combining exceptional powder float, aggressive carving performance, and everyday resort versatility. Completely redesigned with an updated directional shape, innovative construction, and a powerful C2x rocker/camber profile, the Orca II delivers the performance serious riders demand without limiting them to deep snow days.

At the heart of the Orca II is its distinctive volume-shifted design. A wide, float-focused nose provides exceptional lift in powder, while the shorter overall length makes the board incredibly maneuverable through tight trees, steep terrain, and technical lines. Its powerful cambered tail and tight sidecut deliver impressive response, allowing riders to transition effortlessly from deep powder turns to aggressive carving on groomed runs.

Lib Tech's directional C2x profile combines a shortened rocker section between the feet with extended camber zones for increased power, precision, and edge control while maintaining excellent float in soft snow. Magne-Traction® serrated edges provide additional grip on hardpack and icy conditions, making the Orca II much more than a dedicated powder board.

For 2027, Lib Tech introduces Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock Construction, featuring a blend of 60% Makah Hemlock and 40% Paulownia, fiberglass reinforced with basalt alloy, and an environmentally conscious ocean-bound topsheet. Combined with a fast sintered base, the result is a lightweight, responsive snowboard built for demanding mountain conditions.

Whether you're slashing deep powder, carving groomers, navigating steep terrain, or exploring natural features, the Orca II delivers a unique combination of float, agility, and powerful all-mountain performance.

Key Features

• Directional C2x Rocker/Camber Profile: Shortened rocker between the feet and extended camber zones provide exceptional float, powerful edge control, stability, and responsive carving.

• Volume-Shifted Directional Shape: Wider platform allows riders to choose a shorter board while maintaining the surface area needed for powder float and stability.

• Float-Focused Nose: Provides effortless lift in deep snow and helps the board maneuver through variable terrain.

• Powerful Camber Tail: Delivers strong response and precise control when carving, accelerating through turns, or navigating technical terrain.

• Volume-Shifted Sizing:  Unlike traditional snowboards, the Orca II is designed to be ridden approximately 3–6 cm shorter than your normal board length. Its wider platform maintains the surface area needed for excellent powder float and stability, while the shorter length delivers quicker edge-to-edge transitions, easier maneuverability through trees, and a more responsive feel in tight terrain.

• Tight 7-Meter Sidecut: Promotes quick edge-to-edge transitions, responsive carving, and maneuverability through trees and tight terrain.

• Magne-Traction® Edges: Seven strategically positioned edge serrations enhance grip and control on hardpack and icy snow.

• Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock Construction: Premium construction featuring an extended 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia wood core.

• Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fiberglass with Basalt Alloy: Provides strength, response, and stability for demanding all-mountain riding.

• Ocean-Bound Eco-Sublimated Topsheet: Incorporates environmentally conscious materials into the board's construction.

• Sintered Knife-Cut Base: Fast, durable, high-performance base designed for excellent glide and speed retention.

• Handcrafted in the USA: Manufactured by Mervin in Washington State.

Technical Specifications

2027 Lib Tech Orca II Size Chart

Volume-Shifted Sizing: Lib Tech recommends riding the Orca II approximately 3–6 cm shorter than your normal snowboard length. Its wider shape maintains float and stability while offering the quicker handling of a shorter board.

Who Is the Lib Tech Orca II Best For?

The Orca II is an excellent choice for intermediate to advanced snowboarders who want exceptional powder performance without sacrificing the ability to carve aggressively on groomed runs. Its wider, volume-shifted platform and short turning radius make it particularly appealing to riders who enjoy powder, trees, natural terrain, and quick, powerful turns.

Unlike a traditional long freeride board, the Orca II provides substantial flotation in a shorter, more agile package. Its directional C2x profile and responsive tail also make it capable of handling firmer resort conditions when fresh snow isn't available.

Our Take: If you're looking for a powder-focused snowboard that can still deliver exciting carving performance on everyday resort runs, the Lib Tech Orca II is an outstanding choice. Its combination of exceptional float, powerful camber response, and quick maneuverability makes it especially appealing to experienced riders who want a versatile freeride board rather than something reserved exclusively for powder days.