{"product_id":"lib-tech-orca-ii-snowboard","title":"Lib Tech 2027 Orca II Snowboard","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLib Tech 2027 T.Rice Orca II Snowboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegendary Powder Performance Meets Powerful All-Mountain Versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLib 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional C2x Rocker\/Camber Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shortened rocker between the feet and extended camber zones provide exceptional float, powerful edge control, stability, and responsive carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume-Shifted Directional Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wider platform allows riders to choose a shorter board while maintaining the surface area needed for powder float and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat-Focused Nose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides effortless lift in deep snow and helps the board maneuver through variable terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Camber Tail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers strong response and precise control when carving, accelerating through turns, or navigating technical terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume-Shifted Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Unlike traditional snowboards, the Orca II is designed to be \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eridden approximately 3–6 cm shorter than your normal board length\u003c\/span\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTight 7-Meter Sidecut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Promotes quick edge-to-edge transitions, responsive carving, and maneuverability through trees and tight terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagne-Traction® Edges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seven strategically positioned edge serrations enhance grip and control on hardpack and icy 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