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2027 Lib Tech T.Rice Golden Orca Snowboard
The Lib Tech T.Rice Golden Orca is a high-performance evolution of the Orca platform, blending Travis Rice’s Natural Selection–winning power with a more freestyle-friendly, switch-capable ride. Built as a directional, volume-shifted snowboard, the Golden Orca features a long, floaty nose for deep snow performance paired with a refined tail design that stays powerful and confident when riding switch. A Hybrid C2X directional camber profile delivers strong edge hold, stability, and float, making the Golden Orca a true all-mountain weapon for everything from resort laps to deep powder days. As a volume-shifted design, the Golden Orca is intended to be ridden 1–3 cm shorter than your standard board length.
Who is this board best for?
Intermediate to expert riders looking for a powerful yet playful snowboard that excels across all-mountain terrain, freeride lines, and powder conditions while maintaining confident carving performance on groomers.
What is new on this model?
The Golden Orca debuts Firepower Construction, a new lightweight build designed to increase response and overall ride feel.
Summary
| Ability | Intermediate – Expert |
| Rider Type | All-Mountain / Freeride / Powder |
| Camber Profile | Hybrid C2X Directional |
| Flex | Medium–Firm |
| Shape | Directional, Volume Shifted |
| Core | Firepower Construction (Extended 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia) |
| Base | Sintered Knife-Cut Base |
| Binding Mount | 2×4 |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty |
Camber Profile
- Hybrid C2X Directional – A powerful hybrid camber profile combining aggressive camber underfoot with rocker between the feet and in the nose, delivering strong edge hold, stability, and float across variable terrain.
Flex
- Medium–Firm Flex – Tuned for stability, drive, and control when carving at speed while remaining smooth and lively for all-mountain and powder riding.
Shape
- Directional, Volume Shifted – Designed to be ridden 1–3 cm shorter than your standard board length, offering increased float, quicker response, and powerful turning performance.
Core
- Firepower Construction (FPH) – A lightweight, smooth, and lively construction designed to increase response and ride feel while reducing environmental impact.
- Extended 60% Makah Hemlock / 40% Paulownia Core – A high-energy core blend that delivers strength, pop, and dampening while keeping swing weight low.
Laminates
- Tri-Ax / Bi-Ax Fiberglass – Balanced fiberglass layup that enhances torsional stiffness, stability, and predictable power transfer.
- Basalt Alloy & Carbon X – Reinforcements that increase strength and response while smoothing vibration for a more controlled ride.
Sidewalls
- Birch Internal Sidewalls – Internal birch sidewalls add impact resistance and improve energy transfer to the edges.
- UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – Ultra-durable sidewalls designed to withstand repeated impacts and harsh riding conditions.
Base
- Extended Knife-Cut Sintered Base – A fast, highly durable sintered base optimized for glide, wax absorption, and long-term performance.
Additional Features
- Ocean-Bound Recycled PET Topsheet – Utilizes recycled ocean-bound plastics to reduce environmental impact.
- Lightweight Spin Slim Tip/Tail – Reduces swing weight for quicker maneuverability and improved control.
- UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection – Reinforced tip and tail zones enhance durability and protect against impact damage.
- Magne-Traction® – Serrated edge technology provides enhanced grip and control on hardpack, ice, and variable snow.
Size Chart
| Board Size (cm) | 150 | 153 | 155 | 157 | 159 | 161 | 164 |
| Contact Length (cm) | 107 | 110 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Nose / Tail Width (cm) | 30.5 / 29.6 | 30.7 / 29.8 | 30.8 / 29.9 | 30.9 / 30.0 | 31.0 / 30.1 | 31.1 / 30.2 | 31.2 / 30.3 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 26.0 | 26.3 | 26.4 | 26.5 | 26.6 | 26.7 | 26.8 |
| Stance Range / Setback | 17.5–22.5 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" | 19–24 / 1" |
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