Description The Lib Tech T.Rice Orca II is Travis Rice's personal answer to the quiver-killer question — a high-performance all mountain snowboard built for riders who refuse to choose between deep pow days, resort hardpack, and BC pillow lines. This is a daily driver with no compromises. The Orca II is built around a volume-shifted shape, meaning you ride it 3 to 6 cm shorter than your normal board. It features a long, floaty nose for powder float, a short-radius 7-metre sidecut for precise, trench-digging turns, and Mervin's Whale Tail Technology that maximizes tail contact for explosive pop. The board runs wide enough to eliminate toe drag and handle pillow landings with confidence, yet remains nimble as a daily driver. The sustainably harvested Makah Hemlock wood core delivers a snappy, responsive feel, while the Ocean-bound PBT top sheet — made from recycled coastal plastic — keeps the build eco-conscious. Flex rating is 8/10. Who it's for: Intermediate to advanced riders looking for one board that truly handles every condition. If your season alternates between resort groomers, sidecountry hits, and full powder days, the Orca II was designed around your schedule. Wide enough for bigger feet, precise enough for hard carves — this board earns its spot as a genuine all-season quiver of one. FAQ How much shorter should I size the Orca II? Mervin recommends riding it 3 to 6 cm shorter than your standard board length due to its volume-shifted design. Is part of the purchase donated to a cause? Yes — Travis Rice and Mervin donate a portion of every Orca sale to the Orca Conservancy (orcaconservancy.org) to protect Southern Resident Killer Whales.
