The all-in-one that Travis Rice has been looking for
Among Lib Tech's lineup, the "TR ORCA" has garnered overwhelming support from freeriders around the world. The signature model is designed by Travis Rice, one of the leading riders in the modern snowboarding world. He has pioneered the possibilities of big mountain riding through numerous video works and has spread the culture of freeriding, which cannot be measured solely by competition, to the world
The ORCA is a board created to fulfill Travis's desire to "enjoy all kinds of terrain with just one board."
At first glance, its unique silhouette suggests it's a ski designed solely for powder. However, its true value extends far beyond deep powder. The "volume shift" design, with its shorter length and wide outline, ensures exceptional buoyancy while achieving surprisingly nimble handling. You can carve your desired lines even in tree runs, steep slopes, and tight gully terrain
T.RICE ORCA II
Size：138,144,147,150,153,156,159,162
\124,000
For the 26-27 model, this concept has been further refined. By adopting the "C2X profile," which combines rocker and camber, it ensures greater buoyancy and ease of initiating turns than before, while the stronger camber underfoot improves stability and responsiveness at high speeds
Furthermore, Lib Tech's unique Magne-Traction technology remains intact. The wavy edge design firmly grips the snow surface, providing high edge grip even on icy or hard-packed snow
The greatest appeal of the ORCA lies in its ability to achieve a high level of balance between seemingly contradictory characteristics: a surf-like floating sensation in powder and sharp carving performance on groomed slopes
The core employs "Horsepower Ocean Bound Native Hemlock Construction," a combination of lightweight aspen and paulownia wood, achieving both responsiveness and agility. Furthermore, Lib Tech's commitment to environmental responsibility remains unchanged, evident in features such as a top sheet made from recycled PET and handcrafted manufacturing at their own factory
Redefining the powder board
It's no exaggeration to say that the ORCA redefined the powder board category. It elevated the concept of short and wide boards, once considered "for deep snow only," to an all-mountain design. That's where the true value of the ORCA lies
Of course, you don't need to have riding skills like Travis Rice. The reason this board continues to be popular is not just because it can conquer difficult terrain, but because of the very idea behind it: to ride more freely and more enjoyably in all conditions on the snowy mountain
A single board for targeting powder, cruising down rough slopes in the afternoon, and even enjoying carving at the end—the TR ORCA is a board that symbolizes modern freeriding, where you can "play to your heart's content all day long."
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