LIB TECH · T.Rice Orca II
T.Rice Orca II
26/27 season
- Colour
- Blue · Black
- Design
- Illustration
- Sizes
- 138 · 144 · 147 · 150 · 153 · 156 · 159 · 162 cm
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26/27 · 25/26 season review
It has the same camber profile and a very similar ride to the model before it, but with a new, more environmentally friendly construction, a new nose and a new, more switch-friendly tail.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Directional camber
A tapered directional camber with the same camber profile as the model before it, but a new nose and a new, more switch-friendly tail.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Medium; buttering is not hard.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate · Advanced
From beginners to advanced riders — skidded turns are not hard.
What the review liked
- ✓A very similar ride to the model before it
- ✓The new tail makes switch riding easier
- ✓A new, more environmentally friendly construction
- ✓Holds an edge even on icy snow
What the review found lacking
- —Not a big change from the model before it
25/26 · 24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 · 19/20 · 18/19 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
The Lib Tech Orca is an alternative freeride board that carries directional powder performance alongside hardpack edge control. A volume-shifted shape produces float even at short lengths, and Magnetraction secures ice grip on top.
It suits riders who want to enjoy a Travis Rice shape without expert-level technique.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid rocker
Lib Tech's C2x hybrid — rocker between the feet with camber underfoot. It's on the aggressive side within the C2x family but still forgiving. Magnetraction edges, a large setback and a volume-shifted shape are combined.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A medium-stiff flex at 7 out of 10. The centre bends easily while stiff wood underfoot draws out strong pop.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
It fits intermediates through experts. Losing control doesn't cost much, so it's forgiving, and it's among the easiest to handle in the Travis Rice family.
What the review liked
- ✓Outstanding grip on hardpack and ice thanks to Magnetraction
- ✓Large setback and a volume-shifted shape make powder float come easily
- ✓Good pop provides plenty of ollie power
- ✓Forgiving, so the price of a mistake is small
What the review found lacking
- —It feels loose and self-steering between the feet on hard snow
- —Base glide isn't exceptional for the price bracket
- —Edges feel catchy in wet snow
- —Turn entry slows on larger sizes of 153 and above
