- ▼Product Description
The Lib Tech T.Rice Apex Orca II is a directional all-mountain freestyle snowboard built for advanced to expert riders who want to charge powder, carve hard pack, and hit mountainous side hits on the same run. The Orca C2x directional profile combines a lengthened camber tail for explosive pop and edge control with a central rocker section and extended floaty nose that planes effortlessly in deep powder, while Magne-Traction serrated edge technology bites into hard pack and variable snow where a smooth edge would slip. Techno Pop construction layers unidirectional carbon, 30° carbon Mega X, and magnesium techno fiber bands over a recycled PET bottle and FSC-certified Aspen and Paulownia core, delivering a board that is ultralight yet snappy enough to meet the demands of Travis Rice's Natural Selection-level riding. For the 2027 season the T.Rice Apex Orca II adds Anti Matter 3-D tips and tails that eliminate swing weight, sharpening response through tight, steep technical terrain and making this volume-shifted shape — ride 3–6 cm shorter than your normal board — one of the most versatile directional pow-to-park tools available.
- ◄Features
- Flex rating 7 out of 10 — stiff enough for confident high-speed carving and charging off-piste, yet responsive enough for freestyle manoeuvres on side hits and park features
- Orca C2x directional profile (lengthened camber / shortened rocker / lengthened camber hybrid) delivers pop and edge lock underfoot, float through the nose in powder, and a powerful short-radius camber tail for precision in tight, steep terrain
- Magne-Traction 7-point serrated edge technology maintains reliable grip on hard pack and crud where a standard smooth edge loses traction
- Techno Pop construction — unidirectional carbon, 30° carbon Mega X, and magnesium techno fiber bands — produces an ultralight, lively ride with exceptional energy transmission from edge to edge
- Anti Matter 3-D tips and tails reduce swing weight at both ends of the board, increasing manoeuvrability and quickness through technical lines and freestyle approaches
- Light Weight Anti Matter floaty nose and fish tail shape is volume-shifted — ride this board 3–6 cm shorter than your normal length for increased agility without sacrificing float in powder
- Terrain ratings: All-Mountain 8/10, Powder 9/10, Park 6/10 — built primarily for big-mountain freestyle riding with crossover capability across groomed runs, backcountry powder, and park
- Handcrafted at Mervin Manufacturing in Washington State with zero hazardous waste; core uses FSC-certified Aspen, Paulownia, and recycled PET plastic bottles, with an eco sublimated bio beans topsheet
- ◄About Lib Tech
Lib Tech is a crafter of snowboards. They love what they do and they do it well, with each and every Lib Tech snowboard designed, made and finalised in the brand’s home – the USA. Lib Tech loves to build and create at their birth place to ensure that every board they put out is as perfect as their very first. This brand is seriously passionate about the products they make and the people they make them for.
The brand was founded by a collective of snowboarders and sport enthusiasts that dreamt of creating the perfect snowboard in the best way possible. Since their formation in 1989, Lib Tech snowboards have been totally committed to creating amazing pieces in a safe, efficient and eco-friendly way. They use unique materials that have been repurposed and recycled to build their artistic, performance driven Lib Tech snowboards that will thrill every type of boarder out there.- ◄Shipping & Returns
Australian shipping:
We offer Free Standard Shipping Australia Wide for all orders over $99. We will use the most efficient shipping method available to your area with most items being shipped within 48 hours.
Please note, we no longer accept shipments to Parcel Lockers unless paid for using PayPal, Zip Pay, or Bank Deposit.
Standard Shipping: ETA (from date of shipment) Metro areas
2-3 business days
Regional areas
3-5 business days
Bulky Items
Up to 7 business days
Express Shipping*: ETA (from date of shipment) Metro areas
1-2 business days
Regional areas
2-3 business days
New Zealand Shipping:
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New Zealand orders will carry a $25 shipping charge per item.
- We cannot ship bulky items, hardware, Burton, Anon, or POC products. We apologise for any inconvenience.
- Customers are responsible for VAT.
- Estimate delivery 7-14 business days.
Returns Policy:
- Online purchases can be returned for refund or exchange within 30 days from the original purchase date.
- In-store purchases can be returned for exchange or store credit within 14 days from the original purchase date.
- Items must be presented in their original, unworn, unused, re-sellable condition with product tags attached.
- Products sealed for hygiene reasons (e.g. swimwear, underwear, watches, and jewellery) must have seals intact.
- Proof of purchase is required
- Drill-mounted skis purchased in store or online are not accepted for refund/return.
- The return shipping costs are not covered by us, unless there was a shipment error.
See here for Full Terms and Conditions.
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