LIB TECH · T.Rice Orca II
T.Rice Orca II
26/27 season
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Expert reviews 2
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.
Base shape (camber)
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.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Medium; buttering is not hard.
Where it shines
Who it suits
From beginners to advanced riders — skidded turns are not hard.
Good
- ✓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
Not so good
- —Not a big change from the model before it
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.
Base shape (camber)
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.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-stiff flex at 7 out of 10. The centre bends easily while stiff wood underfoot draws out strong pop.
Where it shines
Who it suits
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.
Good
- ✓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
Not so good
- —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
