| Size (cm) | Contact Length | Sidecut (m) | Nose/Tail Width | Waist Width | Stance (in) | Setback (in) | Weight (kg) |
| 156 | 1130 | 7.0 | 317/306 | 267 | 19.5-24.5 | 2.5 | 75+ |
| 159 | 1150 | 7.0 | 319/308 | 267 | 19.5-24.5 | 2.5 | 75+ |
All measurements in millimetres unless otherwise specified.
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Lib Tech T.Rice Apex Orca II Snowboard | 2027
$2,199.99
Select Your Size: 156cm
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The 2027 Lib-Tech Apex Orca II is the top of the line, ultra lightweight and snappy dream board for Travis Rice. Taking everything you love about the floaty, fun to ride Orca and adding a switch friendly power kink tail, you can have peace of mind when you need to ride out of sketchy situations or land a floaty back one switch or get the needed power and pop to bust a last second ollie over any obstacle in your way. With futuristic looking unidirectional carbon and the all new 'Anti Matter' 3-D tip and tail for less swing-weight, everyones favourite apex predator just evolved into its final form.
* Due to the volume shift on this board, we recommend you ride this board 3-6cm shorter than your normal board. *
Board Type: Freeride-Powder
Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.
Powder snowboards are designed for deep snow. Generally these boards feature a directional shape with a tapered tail for better float and ease of riding.
Flex: 6/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.
Ability Level: Advanced
Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.
Shape: Tapered Directional
A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.
Camber Type: Orca C2x Directional
Lengthened camber in the nose and tail with a shortened rocker in the nose offers extreme control, precision, and float all over the mountain.
Width: Standard
Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.
Inserts: 2x4 Inserts
These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments. They're common on modern boards and ideal for riders who want fine-tuned positioning and can be used with any binding with a standard or mini disk.
Board Construction
Topsheet: Eco Sublimated Bio Beans Topsheet
This topsheet is made using an eco-friendly sublimation and adhesive that are both strong and environmentally friendly.
Laminate: Unidirectional Carbon, 30° Carbon Mega X, Magnesium Techno Fiber Bands
Light and strong carbon fiber running tip to tail offering stiffness, pop, and power. The addition of 14 strands of Carbon fiber 30° creates a more torsionally rigid board and high magnesium contend glass fiber offers more tensile strength without being too heavy.
Core: TP - Techno Pop Construction Core
The lightest, most environmentally nice, and liveliest construction Lib Tech makes. Made of 30% Aspen, 25% Paulownia, and 45% Recycled PET Plastic Bottles.
Sidewall: Birch Internal, UHMW Sintered Sidewall
Durable, high-impact ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. It delivers exceptional impact resistance, superior resilience, and a smooth, damped ride.
Base: Sintered Knife Cut Base
This base is made of a fast sintered material with a die-cut base to reduce waste.
Additional Features:
- Magne-Traction
Seven strategically placed serrations along the edges of the board grip onto the snow and hold a strong edge in any condition.
- UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection
By removing the edge around the nose and tail and replacing it with UHMW material, you no longer need to worry about running your nose and tail into objects and damaging the edge. This makes it easy to repair and reduce swing weight.
- Lightweight Spin Slim
By tapering the tip and tail of the board you get a board that is lighter and offers less swing weight.
- Anti-Matter
3-D carbon reinforced and spin weight reducing absence of material in the tip and tail.
Shipping
FREE shipping Australia wide on this product. Orders are dispatched within 1–2 business days, with estimated delivery of 3–7 business days to metro areas and 5–10 business days to regional and remote locations. You will receive tracking details by email as soon as your order ships.
Returns
Enjoy 30-day change-of-mind returns on unused items in their original, undamaged packaging. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are covered by a hassle-free replacement or full refund — just reach out and we will take care of it.
Warranty
Every product is backed by the full manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If anything goes wrong, contact our team at support@twelveboardstore.com.au and we will arrange assessment, repair, replacement or refund as appropriate.
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Is this board for you?
- Terrain
- freeride, powder
- Flex
- 6/10
- Profile
- Hybrid Camber
- Shape
- Volume Shifted
- Rider level
- Advanced
WHY WE STOCK LIB TECH
HANDCRAFTEDIN THE USA
Magne-TractionSeven serrations along the edge for grip when the snow turns firm.
Handcrafted in the USABuilt by Mervin Manufacturing with zero hazardous waste in production.
Ocean Bound OrcasOrca topsheets made from recycled plastic collected from coastal areas.
Travis RiceWith Lib Tech since 2004. The T.Rice Pro and the Orca are his boards.
EDGE TECHNOLOGY
MAGNE-TRACTIONSERRATED EDGE HOLD
- Introduced2004
- SerrationsSeven, strategically placed along the edge
- FeelSteak knife grip on firm and icy snow
- On our wallT.Rice Pro, the Orca family, Lib Rig, Dynamiss
MERVIN MADE
BUILT BY RIDERSIN THE USA
- Built byMervin Manufacturing
- Made inUSA
- WasteZero hazardous waste in production
- PrintingEco Process, no toxic silk screens
- PowerWind and water
SINCE 1990
FOUR DECADES OFDREAM BOARDS
- 1983Mike Olson hand builds a five finned snowboard
- 1990Lib Tech officially launches
- 1993Jamie Lynn joins the family
- 2004Magne-Traction arrives and Travis Rice signs on
- 2006The Skate Banana puts rocker between the feet
- Launched2018
- Core60% Makah Hemlock, 40% Paulownia (Orca II, Golden Orca)
- TopsheetOcean Bound, recycled plastic from coastal areas
- SizingOrca II 3 to 6cm shorter, Golden Orca 1 to 3cm shorter
- Gives backA portion of every Orca sold goes to the Orca Conservancy
WHICH LIB TECHIS FOR YOU
T.Rice Pro
Travis Rice's twin for park laps and all-mountain freestyle, playful enough to ride every day.
- Terrain
- Park and all-mountain freestyle
- Profile
- C2 rocker/camber hybrid
- Flex
- Medium, 6 to 7/10
- Shape
- Twin
Orca II
A directional all-terrain board that carves hardpack and floats powder. Ride it 3 to 6cm shorter.
- Terrain
- All-mountain and powder
- Profile
- Rocker/camber hybrid
- Flex
- Medium stiff, 7/10
- Shape
- Directional, volume shifted
Golden Orca
A switch friendly Orca with a power kink tail, from resort laps to deep pillow lines.
- Terrain
- All-mountain freeride and powder
- Profile
- Directional C2 rocker/camber hybrid
- Flex
- Stiff, 7 to 8/10
- Shape
- Directional, volume shifted
Lib Rig
Austen Sweetin's all-terrain board, with a floaty nose, a switch friendly tail and deep carving sidecuts.
- Terrain
- All-mountain
- Profile
- Setback camber, early rise nose
- Flex
- Medium stiff, 7/10
- Shape
- Directional, mild taper
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LIB TECH FAQS
What size Lib Tech board do I need?
Start with your weight and boot size, then your riding style. Our Lib Tech size charts cover the range, and we're happy to size you up in store or over the phone.
What is Magne-Traction?
Magne-Traction is Lib Tech's serrated edge, introduced in 2004. Seven strategically placed serrations bite into firm snow for extra hold and control.
Are Lib Tech boards made in the USA?
Yes. Lib Tech says all of its snowboards are handcrafted in the USA, built by Mervin Manufacturing with zero hazardous waste in production.
Why do I size down on an Orca?
The Orca models are volume shifted, so you ride a shorter board without losing float. Lib Tech recommends 3 to 6cm shorter than your usual board for the Orca II and Apex Orca II, and 1 to 3cm shorter for the Golden Orca. Come in and we'll check your size against your weight and boots.
Can I pick up in store or return it?
Yes, you can pick up from our Richmond showroom. For returns and exchanges, everything you need is in our returns policy.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
Advanced riders who want the lightest, snappiest version of the Orca. It's the top of the range: Lib Tech's TP Techno Pop core, unidirectional carbon and 30 degree Carbon Mega X for pop and torsional response, plus Anti-Matter tip and tail cut-outs to drop swing weight. It's built for steeper, off-piste terrain and aggressive riding. If you're progressing toward freeride, the standard Orca II is the more sensible starting point. The Apex is for riders who already know what they want from a powder board.
The core idea is the same: a volume-shifted, tapered directional powder board you ride 3 to 6cm shorter. The Apex adds a switch-friendly power kink tail, which helps when you need to ride out switch, land backwards or pop an ollie at the last second. It also runs a lighter carbon construction with the Anti-Matter tip and tail, so it's lighter and livelier underfoot. If you ride a lot of deep snow and want that extra pop and lower swing weight, it's worth it. If not, the Orca II does most of the job.
It's a freeride and powder board first, so it's at its best on a fresh day or in Japan and Canada. That said, Magne-Traction's seven serrations hold a strong edge on firm snow, and the camber zones in the Orca C2x Directional profile keep it controlled at speed. On an icy morning at Hotham or Thredbo it will carve, but you'll get the most out of what you've paid for on a powder trip or a big storm day at home.
We have it in 156cm and 159cm. Because it's volume-shifted, Lib Tech recommends riding it 3 to 6cm shorter than your normal board, so these sizes tend to suit bigger riders or anyone used to riding a long board. The extra width also helps with larger boots.
If you're unsure whether 156 or 159 suits you, or whether the Apex is the right Orca at all, call us on 03 9421 2293 or come into our Richmond store.
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