Lib Tech Golden Orca Snowboard 2026 - Men's

2026 Lib Tech Golden Orca Snowboard

The 2026 Lib Tech Golden Orca is Travis Rice’s ultimate resort-to-backcountry weapon—born from the fusion of the original Orca and the T. Rice Pro, and refined through Natural Selection. It carves like a blade, floats like a boat, and stomps like a beast. Directional C2X camber gives it playful freedom with solid edge hold. A long, floaty nose paired with a powerful kinked tail gives you balance in powder and control on hardpack. Built with ultra-light Firepower construction, this board is tuned for deep snow freedom and switch stomp landings. From resort lines to spine drops, the Golden Orca brings apex-level performance to every turn.

Who is this board best for?

Riders who want high-end performance in deep snow, tight trees, and technical terrain—without giving up resort playfulness and switch landings.

What is new on the 2026 model?

Three new sizes added: 155, 159, 164

Summary

Ability	Intermediate – Expert
Rider Type	Powder / All-Mountain / Freeride
Camber Profile	Directional C2X
Flex	Medium–Firm
Shape	Directional
Core	Firepower Construction
Laminates	Triax / Basalt Alloy / Carbon X
Base	Sintered Knife Cut
Binding Mount	2x4
Warranty	1-Year Limited Warranty

Camber Profile

• Directional C2X – Short rocker between the feet with extended camber toward tip and tail for float, pop, and solid edge hold

Flex

• Flex Rating: Medium–Firm – Forgiving enough to stay playful but responsive when it counts

Shape

• Directional – 1" setback offers float and forward control while still capable of some switch riding

Core

• Firepower Construction (FP) – 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia core is lightweight, strong, and smoother than Horsepower
• FSC® Certified Wood Core – Responsibly harvested and engineered for high performance

Laminates

• Triax / Biax Fiberglass – Torsionally tuned layup for pop and control
• Basalt Alloy – Adds pop and responsive energy return while smoothing out vibration; a lightweight, eco-friendly alternative to carbon that boosts control without harshness
• Carbon Power Bands (Carbon X) – Diagonal carbon matrix amplifies dynamic power and rebound

Base

• Sintered Knife Cut Base – Fast and durable with excellent wax absorption and glide

Additional Features

• Magne-Traction® – 7 contact points of serrated edge hold for precision in firm or mixed snow
• Spin Slim Tips – Tapered tips reduce swing weight for freestyle maneuverability
• Eco Sublimated Topsheet – Lightweight, strong, and environmentally conscious
• Birch Internal Sidewalls / UHMW Tip & Tail Deflection – Reinforced for impact resistance and edge durability
• 2x4 Binding Mount Pattern – Compatible with most modern bindings
• Built at Mervin MFG in the USA – Handmade with zero hazardous waste
• Artwork by Toby Grubb

• Travis Rice Sizing Notes:
  Height: 5’11”
  Weight: 190 lbs
  Boot Size: 11

  • Golden Orca 157 – "I love this board for resort and sidecountry. Still a lot of surface area for pow, but this size is my go-to for all-mountain resort riding as it is basically an Orca 153 with a redesigned tail that excels while switch riding."

  • Golden Orca 161 – "This is my ultimate backcountry freestyle stick that I compete with at Natural Selection and film with. Great for resort as the core is damp and well suited for resort chop."

Size Chart

Size (cm)	Contact Length (cm)	Sidecut Radius (m)	Width (Nose / Waist / Tail) (cm)	Ref Stance (in)	Setback (in)
150	107	7.5	30.5 / 26.0 / 29.6	17.5"–22.5"	1"
153	110	8	30.7 / 26.3 / 29.8	19"–24"	1"
155 (NEW)	112	8	30.8 / 26.4 / 29.9	19"–24"	1"
157	113	8	30.9 / 26.5 / 30.0	19"–24"	1"
159 (NEW)	114	8	31.0 / 26.6 / 31.0	19"–24"	1"
161	115	8	31.1 / 26.7 / 30.2	19"–24"	1"
164 (NEW)	116	8	31.2 / 26.8 / 30.3	19"–24"	1"