Lib Tech T.Rice Golden Orca 157 2023 Snowboard

Name: T.Rice Golden Orca 157 2023 Snowboard
Brand: Lib Tech
SKU: DK683465
Price: 6235.0 DKK
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

kr 6.235,-

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1 Reviews (4.0)

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THE BOARD BY TRAVIS RICE FOR THE NATURAL SELECTION

Travis Rice took the original Orca board and developed it further into a high-performance snowboard for freestyle riding in the backcountry. The Golden Orca's long nose and tail provide massive lift which is ideal for switch takeoffs and landings in deep powder. The directional C2 profile offers stability when shredding in the resort or for fast turns in steep terrain.

Riding style
Backcountry/Freestyle for advanced riders. You consider untouched powder slopes as a snow park with unlimited possibilities? Then this is the right board for you.

Shape
The tapered directional shape is perfect for all-mountain and freeriding. The nose is wider than the tail for controlled turns in any terrain. The additional setback of the bindings gives the board a lot of uplift in powder. The Magne-Traction® technology provides improved edge hold with serrated edges. Especially on icy slopes they unfold their full potential.

Profile
The C2x profile comes with a short rocker between the bindings combined with a large camber underneath the bindings. This combination offers a good edge hold thanks to the camber areas, as well as good lift and unlimited freestyle action without catching an edge thanks to the rocker.

Flex
The medium-stiff flex ensures precise control and fast board response.

Construction
The Firepower construction is the ultimate construction design from Lib Tech: lighter, more environmentally friendly and smoother. The core is made of 50 % aspen and 40 % paulownia for reduced weight with less vibration. 10 % balsa wood additionally reduces the weight. The sintered Eco Sublimated base is very fast, but requires careful maintenance. The topsheet is made from eco-sublimated organic beans. The UHMW sintered sidewalls are another innovation from Lib Tech. The double sintered construction allows for a waterproof, strong and durable construction without toxic ABS. Due to the non-continuous edges on the tip and tail, these areas are protected from damage by the UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection System.

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Snowboards are usually delivered ready-to-ride with a waxed base and sharpened edges. However, this so-called factory-tuning is not very durable and your new snowboard should be properly waxed after a few days and maintained on a regular basis.

Attributes

A blend of stability, agility and float
Wide nose and narrow tail for amazing float in powder
Manufactured in a more eco-friendly way
Contains sustainable materials, such as organic or recycled materials

Article number: 683465
Base: Sintered
Extruded: low maintenance and extremely durable, ideal for jibbers and weekend shredders
Sintered: hard and fast, but a little higher maintenance, the best choice for powder
Premium: highest quality and speed with carbon/graphite additives
Length (cm): 157 cm
Sidecut Radius: 8 m
The smaller the radius, the better the turning ability. A large radius brings a smoother ride at high speeds.
Running Length: 113 cm
The part of the edge that has contact to the snow. Shorter=agile, longer=more control
Nose Width: 30.9 cm
Waist Width: 26.5 cm
Tail width: 30 cm
Setback: 25.4 mm
The inserts of the rear binding are set back x mm towards the tail for a more effortless powder riding.
Stance: 48.3cm / 61cm
Minimum - maximum stance width
Core: 50%Aspen/40%Paulownia/10%Balsa
Rider Weight: 68kg / 100kg
Features:
- Downsize
- Wide board
Compatibility: Standard Inserts
Riding Style:
- All Mountain
- Freeride
Riding Level:
- Expert
- Advanced
Stiffness: 7
Flex: Stiff
Pro Rider: Travis Rice
Country of production: USA
Gender: Men
Eco:
- Recycled materials
- More sustainable

Features

Designed by Travis Rice
Tapered Directional shape
C2x Hybrid rocker profile
Magne-Traction® serrated edges
Firepower construction
Aspen, Paulownia and Balsa wood core
Tri-ax fibreglass and basalt fibres
Eco Sublimated Bio Beans Topsheet
Sintered Eco Sublimated Base
Light tip and tail profile
Birch internal sidewalls
UHMW sintered sidewalls
UHMW tip/tail impact deflection
Handmade in the USA

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I always wanted to try a libtech board, since the magne-traction edge sounds very interesting. Some people love and some don't. Usually I ride normal camber twin-tips with a freestyle focus. My range is between 156 and 159cm. So I chose the 157 golden orca. I am 182cm tall and weigh around 75kg. I found the board to be super reactive and rather playful. The edge feels quite different than usual. It took me quite a while to get the feeling. But once you get it it feels dope

I rode the board on the slope, slightly back country and in the park. Generally it feels super solid. The materials seem very high end and the board looks & feels high quality. Design is super nice as well :) I believe to you really have to get used to the magne-traction edge. But once you got it you got it. Also I believe that the board might work better for more experienced riders, as it is very reactive and slightly aggressive on the edge.

I definitely can recommend the golden orca. I recommend everyone to at least try the magne-traction to exeperience that particular feeling. However it may take some time to get used to it. Once you are used to it though it's really nice to ride

About me:

I am jonas and have worked at Blue Tomato for 6 years. I am a Snowboarder with over 20 years of experience, mainly riding Freestyle. I am 182 tall and I bought this product in size 157cm .

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About Lib Tech

For some 30+ years, Lib Tech has been pushing the limits of innovation in the surf and snow sports industry. With their production still based in the US, they set out to do something different. With new shapes and technologies each year, Lib Tech want riders to have a grin on their face when using their products. A company that never stops changing is something we hugely admire, and doing so whilst keeping an eye on the environment will give you a big thumbs up from us any day of the week.