Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II Snowboard

The 2027 Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II is Travis Rice’s redesigned volume-shifted all-mountain directional snowboard, combining a long floaty nose, tight sidecut, maximum-power tail, C2x Orca rocker/camber contour, and new Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock construction.

The Next Evolution of the Orca

• New Dream Shape: The Orca II evolves Travis Rice’s signature directional platform with a long, float-focused nose and powerful tail designed for freeride terrain and everyday resort ripping.
• C2x Orca Directional Hybrid: Lengthened camber zones and shortened central rocker combine float and maneuverability with increased power, precision, stability, and edge control.
• Volume-Shifted Design: Lib Tech recommends riding the Orca II 3–6 cm shorter than your normal snowboard, concentrating surface area into a shorter, highly maneuverable platform.
• Tight 7m Sidecut: Most sizes use a compact 7-meter sidecut for quick, powerful turns and aggressive carving across resort terrain.
• Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock Construction: The new HPONH build uses an extended 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia core for a light, smooth, lively ride.
• Ocean-Bound Top Material: The updated construction incorporates an Ocean Bound Eco Sublimated Top.
• Magne-Traction®: Seven strategically located edge serrations enhance edge hold and control in firm and variable conditions.
• Sintered Knife-Cut Base: A durable, fast sintered base provides strong wax retention for resort charging and freeride terrain.

Ideal For

The Orca II is built for riders who want a compact directional board that can slash powder, carve hardpack, navigate technical terrain, and handle everyday resort riding. Its volume-shifted sizing, broad platform, floaty nose, powerful tail, and C2x Orca contour favor riders looking for quick maneuverability without sacrificing stability or freeride capability.

Technical Details

• Category: All Mountain / Directional
• Profile: C2x Orca Directional Hybrid
• Construction: Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock (HPONH)
• Core: Extended 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia
• Fiberglass: Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Glass
• Top: Ocean Bound Eco Sublimated Top
• Base: Sintered Knife-Cut Base
• Edge Technology: Magne-Traction®
• Sidewalls: Birch Internal / UHMW Sintered
• Tip / Tail Protection: UHMW Impact Deflection
• Available Sizes: 138, 144, 147, 150, 153, 156, 159, 162 cm
• Volume Shift: Ride 3–6 cm shorter than your normal board
• Art: Dulk
• Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Washington State, USA

A New Orca for Powder and the Resort

The Orca II keeps the compact, wide, directional character behind the Orca concept while introducing a new shape and construction for 2026/27. The long nose supplies flotation, the shortened rocker and lengthened camber zones increase control and power, and the compact sidecut keeps the board agile enough to slash tight terrain and trench resort carves.

Bottom Line: The Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II is a volume-shifted directional snowboard built for riders seeking powder float, quick carving, powerful tail response, and versatile all-mountain performance in Travis Rice’s newly evolved Orca platform.

Experience the next generation of Travis Rice’s iconic volume-shifted freeride shape on the Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II Snowboard.