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About the Lib Tech Apex Orca
What is the Lib Tech Apex Orca good for?
The Lib Tech Apex Orca is a super techy volume-shifted board meaning Lib Tech have traded length for width to achieve the perfect surface area for float in pow. To really feel the benefits of this powerhouse you need to size down 3-6cm from your regular board length.
Its wide shape allows for aggressive edge engagement without toe drag, so you can get deep in the trenches and lay out smooth powder turns.
Yes, the wide waistline is engineered for deep powder ploughing but what sets this pow stick apart from the rest is its versatility.This thing excels on both soft and hardpack terrain thanks to the serrated outline for exceptional grip on icy slopes and effortless edge hold in steep conditions for precision carving and trench making.
Who is the Lib Tech Apex Orca good for?
Made for the intermediate to advanced rider who, like snowboarding legend Travis Rice, wants to rip up the entire mountain with one stick. If you’re after something that’ll crush anything in its path in any condition, the Lib Tech Apex Orca is the board for you! With a deep 7-meter side cut, you'll carve out perfect turns and unleash massive snow sprays like the pro himself.
When and where should the Lib Tech Apex Orca be used?
The Apex Orca is a seriously versatile stick that will allow you to push your limits anywhere on the mountain thanks to the medium flex, but is still playful enough to be your daily driver. So whether you wanna nip through the tightest tree gullies, surf through epic cloud bursts or charge the piste then you’ll want this epic Orca freestyle evolution strapped to your feet!
How will some of the key features of the Lib Tech Apex Orca enhance my experience?
Featuring Lib Tech’s revolutionary FishTail Technology, a tail design meticulously crafted for this board, the Apex Orca redefines the classic fishtail powder-specific shape. With its unique swallow cut-out, it effortlessly sinks into powder while boasting a tight radius and steep rise for exceptional responsiveness and manoeuvrability, even in deep snow.
Crafted with a C2X banana directional profile, adapted from the award-winning Orca, this offers a shorter, more aggressive rocker between the feet and a longer camber under the back foot, facilitating easy turn initiation and maintaining superior float in powder. Enhanced pop, stability, and precision are ensured with added tip and tail pressure.
Why choose the Lib Tech Apex Orca?
Lib Tech's mission was to create a powerful directional board focused on high-performance fun in both resort and pow, and with the Apex Orca, they've achieved just that! Whether you're cruising the resort or shredding through deep powder, the Apex Orca is the ultimate dream machine for effortless carving and unmatched powder performance.
- Magne-Traction - Enhanced edge hold with seven points of contact for superior control.
- UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection - Enhanced durability and performance.
- C2X Banana Camber - C2X Banana camber profile offers a shorter, more aggressive rocker between the feet and a longer camber underfoot, facilitating easy turn initiation and maintaining superior float in powder.
- Eco-Friendly Construction - Eco-sublimated bio-plastic top sheet and sustainably harvested wood core for a reduced environmental impact
- Techno Pop Carbon Technology - Unidirectional carbon fibre bands offer amazing float in pow and a super powerful ride.
- Tip/Tail Lightweight Spin Slim Technology - Reduced weight in the tip/tail for a smooth spin feel.
- Anti-Matter 3D Floaty Nose - Facilitates float in pow for deep snow surfing with the elimination of unwanted swing weight.
- Fish Tail Technology - Provides power and control and maximum mobility and control in tight, steep and deep technical terrain.
- Volume Shift - Ride this board 3-6cm shorter to feel the benefits of this innovative shape.
- Rider Profile: Intermediate, Advanced
- Mountain Profile: All Mountain, Freeride
- Camber Profile: Hybrid
- Board Shape: Directional
- Base: Sintered
- Flex: 6/10
- Mounting System: Standard 4 Hole
- View our Snowboard Buying Guide
Length (cm)
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Waist Width (cm)
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Boot Size (UK)
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Rider Weight (Kg)
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153
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26.7
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6-10
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70+
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156
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26.7
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7-11
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75+
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159
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26.7
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7-11
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75+
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