2027 Lib Tech Orca II Snowboard

The Orca II is the evolution of one of the most influential snowboards of the last decade. Born from Travis Rice’s vision of a board that could slash powder, carve groomers, and still feel composed in-bounds every day, the Orca changed how riders thought about volume-shifted shapes. The Orca II sharpens that legacy with a refined outline and a more purposeful, powerful feel, pushing the board further into true all-mountain territory while keeping the float and freedom that made the original iconic.

The updated shape is paired with a more serious core construction than the original Orca, giving the board a noticeably stronger and more deliberate feel underfoot. A long, floaty nose keeps it surfing effortlessly through deep snow and chopped-up conditions, while a tight sidecut and powerful tail add real drive and control when you put it on edge. The volume-shifted platform allows you to size down and ride on a wider, more stable base, and the redesigned core becomes especially apparent when you start pushing speed or loading the tail through turns. The C2x camber profile ties everything together, delivering precision and edge hold underfoot while retaining the looseness and float needed for slashes, pillows, and natural terrain.

This is not a novelty powder board and it’s not a fragile showpiece. The Orca II is built to be ridden hard by riders who want a board that feels powerful and capable everywhere they point it. Updated, refined, and still unmistakably an Orca, this is a board that lives up to the volume-shift hype it helped create.

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Key Features

• Shape: Directional / Volume Shifted
• Profile: C2x Hybrid Camber
• Flex: 7/10 (Mid-Stiff)

Tech Features

• Redesigned Directional Dream Shape – Updated outline with a long, floaty nose, tight sidecut, and powerful tail for maximum drive and control.
• Volume Shifted Platform – Designed to be ridden 3-5cm shorter than your traditional board while maintaining stability, float, and edge hold through a wider overall platform.
• C2x Hybrid Camber – Camber underfoot for precision and power, with rocker between the feet for float, looseness, and freeride flow.
• Horsepower Construction (HP) – High-performance build focused on strength, response, and durability for aggressive all-mountain riding.
• Makah Hemlock / Paulownia Core – 60% Makah Hemlock and 40% Paulownia for a denser, more authoritative feel underfoot with reduced weight.
• Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fibreglass with Basalt Alloy – Increased power, dampening, and long-term durability without killing board feel.
• Eco-Sublimated Ocean-Bound Topsheet – PBT topsheet made from recycled PET plastics collected from coastal areas.
• Sintered Base – Fast, durable base material built for speed in all conditions.
• Magne-Traction® Serrated Edges – Additional contact points for reliable grip on hardpack, ice, and variable snow.
• Travis and Mervin will be donating a portion of the sale of each Orca snowboard to the www.orcaconservancy.org in support of their efforts to prevent the extinction of the Salish Sea’s Southern Resident Killer Whales.

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About The Brand

Lib Tech has been a driving force in modern snowboarding for over 30 years. Founded and still operating out of the United States under Mervin Manufacturing, the brand has consistently pushed the technical and creative boundaries of snowboard design. From pioneering edge technology and camber profiles that reshaped how boards hold, turn, and respond, to challenging long-held assumptions about shape and construction, Lib Tech has played a foundational role in how contemporary snowboards are built and ridden.

Beyond product innovation, Lib Tech has always been deeply tied to snowboard culture. The brand works closely with independent artists for its graphics, supports a globally respected team of riders led by Travis Rice, and continues to prioritise environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. At its core, Lib Tech remains focused on snowboarding itself: building boards close to home, backing riders who shape the direction of the sport, and maintaining a clear point of view grounded in decades of experience.