Lib Tech Orca II
The Lib Tech Orca II is the newest apex predator on the market, designed to be the absolute best in all resort riding. Completely redesigned with a brand new, even better shape, an even more eco responsible topsheet, and a poppy Makah Hemlock wood core that is sustainably grown and harvested from the Makah tribe from the Northwestern USA, an already amazing snowboard has been made even better. The longer nose with setback stance makes floating in powder easier than ever while the lightweight core with a tight sidecut lets you really rail when cruising the groomers. Whether you are thinking about going overseas to partake in some steep and deep powder, or carve up every resort here in Australia, the Orca II will make swift work of any terrain in its way.
* Due to the volume shift on this board, we recommend you ride this board 3-6cm shorter than your normal board. *
Travis and Mervin MFG. will be donating a portion of the sale of each Orca snowboard to the Orca Conservancy in support of their efforts to prevent the extinction of the Salish Sea's Southern Resident Killer Whales.
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: 7/10 (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: Intermediate-Advanced
Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.
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: Ocean Bound Eco Sublimated Poly Topsheet
This topsheet is made using an eco-friendly sublimation that is both strong and environmentally friendly. The material used in this topsheet has been sourced from PET bottles found and upcycled 50km near waterways or oceans, keeping plastic out of waterways.
Laminate: Tri-Ax/Bi-Ax Fiber
The Tri-Ax and Bi-Ax alloy glass offers a smooth ride while keeping weight low.
Core: HPONH - Horsepower Ocean-Bound Native Hemlock Construction Core
Lighter, environmentally nicer, and smoother. Combines 60% Makah Hemlock and 40% Paulownia woods with Tri-Ax and Bi-Ax Fibreglass for a lighter, smoother, and damp ride.
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:
Seven strategically placed serrations along the edges of the board grip onto the snow and hold a strong edge in any condition.
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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.
Union Falcor
The Union Mens Falcor Bindings have been built to match Travis’s aggressive freeride and freestyle style and this high-performance binding is engineered to tackle the steepest spines and the most challenging lines with confidence and control.
The new two-layer baseplate construction with asymmetrical halo base frame offers the same stiffness throughout while still being flexible enough to be enjoyed while freeriding. The updated highback features Forged Carbon which ensures quick edge control, while the nylon frame adds freestyle flexibility and comfort. An updated asymmetrical design enhances fit and flex for a more natural, responsive ride. Updated straps offer more response with less weight letting you enjoy yourself while reducing fatigue on your legs.
Binding Type: Freeride
Flex: 7/10 (Stiff)
Board Compatibility: This Union binding comes with a Minidisk, compatible with 2x4 and channel binding mounting systems
Baseplate:
S12 Duraflex Blue
Union Binding Company is proud to partner with Envalior to introduce our most eco-conscious nylon to date. This new material is a member of the Envalior sustainable product family, attributed with a remarkable 90% of sustainable raw materials, based on a mass balance approach. In addition to being more sustainable than traditional plastics, this material has passed all of Union’s in-house quality control tests for strength, durability in cold temperatures and product lifecycle.
Highback:
S20 Asym Forged Hybrid 3.0
Eco-Friendly Duraflex Blue and Italian made Forged Carbon combine to create a flex profile that compliments Travis Rice’s aggressive freestyle riding. The stiff and responsive Forged Carbon spine allows for instant edge to edge control, while the nylon frame allows for freestyle flexibility and comfort. The updated asymmetrical shape follows the natural angle of the leg for a more anatomical fit and flex.
Buckles:
Magnesium S1 with Aluminium Base
Designed for those who ride hard 100+ days a year and absolutely put their bindings to the test, these new Magnesium S1 ratchets are the solution. Fully integrated springs are protected from the harsh weather that can affect the lifespan of your ratchet.
Straps:
Forma Hybrid 1.0 Ankle Strap + TS 6.0 Toe Strap
Instant response meets all day long foot comfort. The Hybrid 1.0 ankle strap combines responsive Exoframe exterior with the cushioned comfort and flexibility of the Forma interior. The all-new V cut shape allows riders to push forward into the ankle strap without pressure points.
Separating the exterior toe strap frame and interior rubber grip allows the rubber grip to form fit perfectly to any boot shape on the market today, while a new more integrated toe connector gives the the binding a more finished overall look.
Cushioning:
Asymmetrical Molecular Bushing
More durable and more cushioned than traditional thermoformed EVA, Molecular Bushings act as a suspension system between the baseplate and the boards top sheet, to help reduce vibrations from harsh snow pack. The all-new asymmetrical bushing shape allows for increased freestyle flexibility and natural inward canting while riding.
Additional Features:
Extruded 3D Aluminium Heelcups:
This heelcup increased the stiffness of the binding, increases response, and is adjustable to help you dial in the perfect fit.
Classic Forward Lean Adjuster:
Quickly change the forward lean on your binding with a #3 Phillips screw driver.
Grade 8.8 Hardware:
Union ensure their hardware is reliable by using the strongest steel available on the market.
Tool-less 3.0 strap adjust:
Whether you're letting a friend borrow your bindings or you just need to fine tune your fit, you can adjust your straps on the fly without the need for tools.
Canting:
The footbed of this binding is angled to better align your joints and provide a more natural feeling, less fatiguing ride.
