{"product_id":"lib-tech-orca-ii-26-27","title":"2027 Lib Tech Orca II Snowboard","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eThe Orca II is the evolution of one of the most influential snowboards of the last decade. Born from \u003ca title=\"Travis Rice Instagram Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/travisrice\/\"\u003eTravis Rice\u003c\/a\u003e’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant the full picture?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Choose a Snowboard: A Comprehensive, No-Nonsense Buyers Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ballistyx.com.au\/pages\/how-to-choose-a-snowboard\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSnowboard Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e cuts through the noise and helps you choose the right board—no fluff, just facts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directional \/ Volume Shifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e C2x Hybrid Camber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10 (Mid-Stiff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/8102\/files\/Orca-C2X-Directional-Contour.jpg?v=1769043288\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tech Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Directional Dream Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Updated outline with a long, floaty nose, tight sidecut, and powerful tail for maximum drive and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Shifted Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to be ridden 3-5cm shorter than your traditional board while maintaining stability, float, and edge hold through a wider overall platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC2x Hybrid Camber\u003c\/strong\u003e – Camber underfoot for precision and power, with rocker between the feet for float, looseness, and freeride flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower Construction (HP)\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-performance build focused on strength, response, and durability for aggressive all-mountain riding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakah Hemlock \/ Paulownia Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – 60% Makah Hemlock and 40% Paulownia for a denser, more authoritative feel underfoot with reduced weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Ax \/ Bi-Ax Fibreglass with Basalt Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Increased power, dampening, and long-term durability without killing board feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Sublimated Ocean-Bound Topsheet\u003c\/strong\u003e – PBT topsheet made from recycled PET plastics collected from coastal areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSintered Base\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fast, durable base material built for speed in all conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagne-Traction® Serrated Edges\u003c\/strong\u003e – Additional contact points for reliable grip on hardpack, ice, and variable snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"sc-gBGeja ccyoXA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravis and Mervin will be donating\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea portion of the sale of each Orca snowboard to the \u003ca title=\"Orca Conservancy Home Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orcaconservancy.org\/\"\u003ewww.orcaconservancy.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in support of their efforts to prevent the extinction of the Salish Sea’s Southern Resident Killer Whales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Travis Rice's new ORCA ll and Golden Orca\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FYFnWjKS5-M\" height=\"1035\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .size-chart-wrapper {\n      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Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"1030\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBeyond 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. 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