Description
2026 Lib Tech Orca Snowboard
The 2026 Lib Tech Orca isn’t just a pow board—it’s a resort slayer, a tight-tree tamer, and a freeride force. With its floaty nose, aggressive power tail, and tight sidecut, it arcs hard on groomers and surfs deep snow with equal style. Designed by Travis Rice, the Orca blends deep snow capability with compact versatility. Its volume-shifted design allows you to ride it shorter without sacrificing stability or performance. It’s the apex predator of your quiver—floaty, nimble, and always in control.
Volume Shift: Size down 3–6 cm from your standard board length
Who is this board best for?
Intermediate to expert riders looking for a high-performance directional board that thrives in pow, slashes resort lines, and handles everything in between.
What is new on the 2026 model?
Graphics
Summary
| Ability | Intermediate – Expert |
| Rider Type | Powder/ Freeride / All-Mountain |
| Camber Profile | Orca C2X Directional |
| Flex | Medium–Firm |
| Shape | Directional |
| Core | Horsepower Construction |
| Laminates | Triax / Biax Fiberglass + Basalt Alloy |
| Base | Sintered Knife Cut |
| Binding Mount | 2x4 |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
Camber Profile
- ORCA C2X – Rocker between the feet with slightly modified camber zones designed specifically for the Orca; provides power, float, and precision for big mountain lines and resort carving
Flex
- Flex Rating: Medium–Firm – Friendly enough for smooth turning and control, but still responsive when you need to push the pace
Shape
- Directional – Designed with a longer nose and shorter, stiffer tail for enhanced float in powder, improved drive through turns, and stability at speed. Ideal for riding forward with confidence in a variety of terrain
Core
- Horsepower Construction (HP) – 60% Aspen / 40% Paulownia for strength, dampness, and lightweight control
- FSC® Certified Wood Core – Sustainable, poppy, and performance-focused
Laminates
- Triax / Biax Fiberglass – Tuned for responsiveness, energy, and durability
- Basalt Alloy – Smoothes out the ride and boosts power return
Base
- Sintered Knife Cut Base – Durable, fast, and ready for all-terrain riding with excellent wax absorption
Additional Features
- Magne-Traction® – 7 contact points of serrated edge grip for confidence and control in all snow types
- Eco Sublimated Topsheet – Lightweight and sustainably made
- Birch Internal Sidewalls / UHMW Tip & Tail Deflection – Built tough to absorb impact and stay on track
- 2x4 Binding Mount Pattern – Compatible with most modern bindings
- Built at Mervin MFG in the USA – Zero hazardous waste, handcrafted precision
- Artwork by Ben Lardy (@benlardy)
- Supports Orca Conservancy – A portion of every sale supports Salish Sea’s Southern Resident Killer Whales
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Travis Rice Sizing Notes:
Travis Rice – 5’11”, 190 lbs, Size 11 Boots
150: Fun, tight carving resort board—small but wide enough
153: Main size for resort, tech trees, Natural Selection—Travis’s go-to
156: Deep days at resort or backcountry
159: Deep pow, mellow terrain
162: Extreme deep snow, lower angle terrain
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | Contact Length (cm) | Sidecut Radius (m) | Width (Nose / Waist / Tail) (cm) | Ref Stance (in) | Setback (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 | 100 | 6.8 | 28.8 / 24.7 / 28.8 | 17.5"-23.5" | 2" |
| 144 | 102 | 7 | 29.6 / 25.0 / 28.6 | 18.5"-23.5" | 2.5" |
| 147 | 104 | 7 | 30.0 / 25.2 / 29.5 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
| 150 | 108 | 7 | 30.4 / 25.5 / 29.7 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
| 153 | 110 | 7 | 31.0 / 26.7 / 30.5 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
| 156 | 113 | 7 | 31.6 / 26.7 / 31.0 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
| 159 | 116 | 7 | 32.0 / 26.9 / 31.4 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
| 162 | 118 | 7 | 32.2 / 26.9 / 31.7 | 19.5"-24.5" | 2.5" |
Weight ranges are general recommendations—riders slightly above or below can still ride the board comfortably based on style and preference.
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