I have a 153 orca and a 157 Golden orca, just rode the golden 4 straight days at Jackson hole. I thought it would be an epic all around board but to be honest it’s more of a quiver board. It does amazing in steep and deep terrain, scary drops off cliffs and high speed stability. It is not better than the original orca in, any kind of powder (sans cliff drops) any trees of any kind. It’s really stiff. It’s obviously great switch. Curveball off the trip was riding my buddies 158W mountain twin for a few runs, I loved that board way more than the golden orca, softer, more playful and easy to pop and swing around. Long story short, the golden orca is for steep aggressive terrain and does not excel on most of The resort.
@JM-og4sc3 жыл бұрын
It's cause it lacks the Orca Powers
@exorder20053 жыл бұрын
You need the stiffness in the backcountry, makes sense it's not as mellow as a Mountain Twin. It's more in the range of an Ultra Flagship, which as well, is probably way stiffer and more aggressive than a Mountain Twin.
@michaelandrew833 жыл бұрын
@@exorder2005 Yes agreed you need stiffness for certain terrain, Im not sure the Golden Orca was marketed as a board that is specifically for backcountry. I was under the impression when I got it that it was a do more style Orca, and thats all I am saying is its not. It's not anything like the original Orca, which is surprising. It is a super niche board that does less than the Orca in my opinion.
@mbelanger2 жыл бұрын
I think your review just pushed me away from the Golden Orca. I'm considering either the golden orca or the new Trice Pro as a new board. I'm coming from a skate banana. I want a board that will do better on powder days than the banana. It's been a faithful stick but I think there's probably a better option! I live in Florida so I don't get to ride as much as I'd like but I try to make 2-3 snow trips a year to Whistler/Colorado/Tahoe. From what I've been researching that Trice Pro might be more logical for my need?
@michaelandrew832 жыл бұрын
@@mbelanger I dont think the trice pro is powder specific. Im not sure, but I thought that board was more suited for freestyle end of things. If you want a directional powder board the original orca is rad, but there are lots of great directional powder boards that do great on groomers.
@freddiedownes39403 жыл бұрын
What we've all been waiting for!!!
@ellstackeradventures3 жыл бұрын
Yooo
@maness21123 жыл бұрын
Keeping real with those body slides on the steeps, heheh.
@moediesel33703 жыл бұрын
Kev - Awesome vid! You basically answered every question I had about this board. I’m really enjoying my regular Orca. Furthermore, It’s good to know that I don’t necessarily have to cop the Golden (Shred Life Issues - I know that you get it). I’m all about Max float! And at my age I need to work smarter not harder. Thanks again, Bro!
@kylelamb6043 жыл бұрын
That is BEAUTIFUL. Perfect binding color combo too.
@carsonsiegenthaler77653 жыл бұрын
You were dropping on a pretty steep cliff there, I was getting worried about you lol
@ellstackeradventures3 жыл бұрын
Yeww
@maxriderzx1073 жыл бұрын
Abraço de Portugal
@ferdiewright67843 жыл бұрын
Love your vids from England!
@MC-tm2uy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. I am trying to decide between the original and this Golden version, this helped a lot. Going to go with the original
@stevros483 жыл бұрын
i know alot of people who have the original and feel the golden is a better board , thing was Kev has the 159 original orca and that thing is a boat ! of course this in a 157 is going to be harder work , what id like to know is how this thing is through chopped up on piste resort days as a daily and if its damp enough to absorb chatter.
@hdunalaska3 жыл бұрын
Picked one of these a few weeks ago and it rips!
@lilkae1013 жыл бұрын
Almost seems like they turned the orca into a slightly softer and slightly more tapered skunk ape type board
@trumanbarrett84373 жыл бұрын
Aye got the new board looking awesome. Have a great ride
@SnowboardProCamp3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Truman! Just borrowed it from the Circle.
@Rixter14553 жыл бұрын
Still can't get over how freaking awesome this board looks. If I had only one board, I would choose this. Luckily I have my powder specific and an all mountain board
@ellstackeradventures3 жыл бұрын
Let's gooooo
@giumorbia Жыл бұрын
What’s ur all mountain board?
@Rixter1455 Жыл бұрын
@@giumorbia i have the gnu rc c3 for that full camber goodness
@randallmarshall60683 жыл бұрын
Got one of these coming. Love the Orca but have to do switch, and switch has been kind of shady on it. The golden adds the last piece of the puzzle.
@builtfordirt14113 жыл бұрын
That drop was intense!
@theshredship84963 жыл бұрын
GET IT IN!!!! SURF IT CUZ ITS WORTH IT!
@annekecornee3 жыл бұрын
What a terrible day 'at the office' that was... ;-) Man, that drop-in looked scary!
@sammo7853 жыл бұрын
I went out to board today and I hit my first two box
@whosjohncorzine3 жыл бұрын
Graphic looks like my middle school binders, lol
@goodridevibes3 жыл бұрын
There is no board that generates stoke like the Orca! 🐳
@samchouinard88903 жыл бұрын
review a YES board!!
@jaksu08733 жыл бұрын
Nice video👍
@lachlanhubbard15423 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to see the Jones mind expander twin! Really looking at grabbing one. Let us know what you think it's best for!
@stefangruber7263 жыл бұрын
Try From Korua shapes the dart!!
@datboi99283 жыл бұрын
You should review burton step in bindings
@alanawalker65223 жыл бұрын
He already did in another vid!
@TroubleBrotherTV3 жыл бұрын
Yo music was dope!! Links?
@alext.91483 жыл бұрын
🏅 Sketchy lines you took there! 🏔️
@cratra3 жыл бұрын
Nice editing.
@dj_thakur3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 why don't u guys have an "orca " day where everyone brings his orca 😬😬😬😬😬
@stevros483 жыл бұрын
Kevin Why dont you wear some Oakley Rose Prizm or Hi Pink for those flat light conditions? or some Smith Chromapop Flash Storm lenses. Youve said in your own reviews that the Oakleys and Smith have superior low light quality and contrast. Those Anons are great from a function point of view but on low light days lenses should be top priority.
@sherwoodoutdoors76153 жыл бұрын
So sick!!!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️❤️
@tr7sds1813 жыл бұрын
Love ur vids
@howardtufts87083 жыл бұрын
Seems like they made enough changes that they could have slapped a new name on it. I guess they wanted the hype sales from the name. Original orca is a volume shifted short fat tapered board. This one seems closer to the Trice pro than it does the orca.
@jorgemendozanunez3 жыл бұрын
That's all it is. Hype .... Everyone thinks orca is god sent .... So Lib wants to capitalize on it 👌
@stevros483 жыл бұрын
It is a good board , ive got a tonne of boards from all different brands , I have the 21 Horsepower construction Original Orca , its a touch stiffer than the first 2 years , Ive rode the Nitro Cannon , Salomon huck knife pro , Gnu Spam ,Libtech Mc Wayfinder , Rossi sushi , Endeavour Archetype , Never summer proto type 2 , FLow Solitude , and a bunch of other boards and The Orca rides great espescially in powder , I think the golden is a hybrid of the goldmember , the t rice pro and the orca ... and yes it really is riding off the success of the Orca but its an evolution and they are not making the GOldmember anymore so I guess this is the successor ? But maybe more accessible to many riders than maybe the goldmember is.
@j.main23803 жыл бұрын
Demo that mind expander twin
@SnowboardProCamp3 жыл бұрын
I should be able to get on one soon!
@LuisXTE3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Do you mind dropping the tracks used pls?
@matthewglynn1913 жыл бұрын
Hey kev awesome video... What angle do you set your bindings? Just got a new board and have been messing with some different combinations. Thanks bro!!!!
@ellstackeradventures3 жыл бұрын
But is it made of gold ??
@Julianbarastas03 жыл бұрын
BroooOOOOoo! This vid is sickkkkkk!!!!!! Lol. Dropping THE FUCK in! I was all ready a sub, ima hit that notification bell! Dope dope dope dope footage!
@narrowistheway773 жыл бұрын
Long story short, get the normal Orca
@sweatyyeti11933 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the graphics at all but I'm sure it's a deadly board
@peterblair38143 жыл бұрын
Can you do a review on your howl mittens?
@thickchowder443 жыл бұрын
Hey can you do a review of the lib tech terrain wrecker, I wanna grab one next season, but wanna know your thoughts on it
@CanadianBigGame3 жыл бұрын
Why is nobody doing a review in the gnu riders choice for 2021. It's such a sick looking deck.
@NathanRamirezYT3 жыл бұрын
Yo cool vid ! What 360 cam are you using I need it for my KZbin channel !
@killavankells3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos! Do you have any tips for processing gopro max footage? My KZbin videos make the snow look pixelated and awful. I have been using gopro player to keyframe the perspective, then exporting to 4k upscaled H.264, then post processing in resolve and finally exporting with the 4k KZbin settings. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
@randallmarshall60683 жыл бұрын
Kevin, what do you think about boot/bindings on this for resort riding? Stiff, soft..? Forward lean or nah? What would you put on it?
@james225073 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, big love from the UK♥️ So I’m looking for a one board quiver for a solid intermediate all mountain playful ride that can still handle some fast charging. Do you think the Golden Orca would be a good fit? Other option I’ve been looking at is the GNU RC C3. Your thoughts would be much appreciated
@callumchisholm30543 жыл бұрын
check out the bataleon magic capet
@MrNolanMac3 жыл бұрын
I just picked up the Golden Orca and it’s a great all mountain board... like everyone says a little more freestyle oriented than the original. Nice edge to edge, handles well at high speed and it has great pop... but, I don’t think it’s worth the price tag to be honest. Great board, just wasn’t overly impressed by it. Look into a Capita Mercury if you haven’t already. That is a great deck that is right in the all mountain category. Cheers.
@james225073 жыл бұрын
@@callumchisholm3054 I have the 2016 model, love it in the powder but it’s a bit to loose on the groomers for me
@CapsuleFilms2 жыл бұрын
im 5ft7 or 170cm and 160lbs or 72kg and 10.5US or 9.5UK . which size should i get ? theres 150 or 153
@infinitetomato97463 жыл бұрын
hey Kevin! how are you? hey man I've got a quick question. I've finally ordered my first snowboard in 5 years, its the Bataleon ET 2020. Now I have Burton Mission Bindings which don't fit so I'm going to have to get some new ones too. Do you think the Union Strata would go? Could you recommend me any other bindings with an All mountain freestyle focus but that also work for playful riding. would appreciate it :) cheers and love from Tirol
@алексейигнатов-г1ы2 жыл бұрын
Hello, tell me the never summer board and Lib Tech Golden Orca.which is better ? My beginner , but I would like to progress and ride well, which company and model would you recommend to me ?
@chuck__van3 жыл бұрын
Pretty
@jeep_nikki3 жыл бұрын
need some advice right here... I am 5'7'', 145lbs I need to choose between T Rice pro 155 or Golden Orca (dont know wich size could be good). does the T rice pro is good too in pow ? or is there a majorrrr diference if I choose the Golden orca. thank you
@Enrique_rodrig3 жыл бұрын
what is better toe side stop or heal side stop
@vt17073 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, i don't kno what to buy, the Orca or the Storm wolf, what do you think about them? for freeride
@jonanderson17773 жыл бұрын
Is the golden orca softer or firmer than the skunk ape?
@curtislondon46423 жыл бұрын
Kevin what action cam are you using here?
@Rykbell3 жыл бұрын
I hate those cameras. Nice vid though!
@JosephJones12223 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin, I was wondering if the 2020 atlas’s would pair well with a Capita Ultra-fear or DOA as my daily park board? Appreciate any feedback, and stay shreddin!
@stephprime3 жыл бұрын
2020 Atlas is a superb all-round binding ! Rode it with the DOA at a Test Event and liked the combo a lot! However, there are better park bindings in the Union lineup. Go with the Strata which is a little more park oriented and you will love it !
@brout803 жыл бұрын
Getting this when they make a 149 or 150.
@sweatyyeti11933 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin what volcom jacket is that you have on?
@pawelwalkus51603 жыл бұрын
Isn't it design to flow in powder on switch?
@lukeoconnor9313 жыл бұрын
Hey, did you do a review on the Burton 3D board's you were sent? Did I miss it 🤔 or did they not impress enough to review?
@adamharms59763 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he got to demo the golden orca before he was sent the 3D Burton boards, was just making sure this review was really good before he put it up.
@nephiwortham17383 жыл бұрын
do u have any tips for quick turns i cant get them down.
@edrcozonoking3 жыл бұрын
So this board is meant for Travis Rice.
@jaxon62383 жыл бұрын
Yo
@brawlstarsbeen58903 жыл бұрын
What size board do you use when doing park?
@7noe3 жыл бұрын
Anybody else hit the like button before the video even started playing? Lol
@TheIr1shTank3 жыл бұрын
Shoot, now I have to choose between this and the normal Orca. Kevin what size do you run on yours? Im stuck deciding between 153 and 156.
@sunti3 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'9 and ride a 150 orca. I weigh 173. I normally ride a 154 Capita DOA. TRice said to go 4-6cm down. Regular Orca is amazing I have a video on my channel. I talked to another guy on the mountain and he followed TRice size suggestion and we both love our Orcas. I wouldn't size up, it's extremely stable and rides switch very well even with a smaller tail.
@TheIr1shTank3 жыл бұрын
@@sunti nice, im in a similar spot. I ride a 158 DOA. 6 foot 190
@sunti3 жыл бұрын
@@TheIr1shTank DOA buddies! Whatever you pick it’s a great board. Lots of pop. Wouldn’t bring it on rails though. It’s too nice to dink. Great edge hold. GL man!
@stevros483 жыл бұрын
I weigh about 190lbs with all my snow gear on , I ride the 21 orca in a 153 , from all the people I know they are saying dont downsize on the golden orca , so if i got it I might get a 157 , as Kev said dont expect the same type of float in the golden as the regular orca , he rides a 159 in last years orca and he has the original blue orca in 153 and he has videos on why he went for a 159 the second year , i believe its the orca in Japow review. I weigh the same roughly as Kevin , if you go original it depends on your weight , how heavy are you ?
@stoneybrrr57003 жыл бұрын
He says it at the end of the vid. I think he said he prefers a 162 for the golden orca for the powder
@xrat3d12thman43 жыл бұрын
My question is I used to snowboard when I was about 11 or 12 I'm 47 now and I would like to snowboard again where would be a good place to start practicing studying in Washington State
@ericsantaella32873 жыл бұрын
Snoqualmie pass
@epicfloppa17553 жыл бұрын
Snoqualmie has great park and a good amount of terrain, Crystal is the biggest mountain with the most terrain, Stevens is good all around, and Baker has a long season with great snow and great backcountry
@nathencochran99703 жыл бұрын
What lens do you have?
@xSnowboardStarzx3 жыл бұрын
Which Anon model are those?
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
Kevin
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
I like uou
@SnowboardProCamp3 жыл бұрын
Yooo!!!
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
You
@speedyElk3 жыл бұрын
Hyper warp
@dudakacper94583 жыл бұрын
Wery Nice wideo
@paulelliott24593 жыл бұрын
Please go back to your old camera.. These vids make me feel dizzy and the view they create is not as good as your old ones... Thanks for the review though..
@LingYao90013 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it's not just me noticing this. I really don't care for the fish eye and I've seen it in several snowboarding vids from different people. It is NOT the future I want. lol
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
Can u do a shout out to me
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
Please
@SnowboardProCamp3 жыл бұрын
Shout out to Liam! Thanks for watching the videos dude!
@liamquigg40423 жыл бұрын
Np
@jorgemendozanunez3 жыл бұрын
Board looks boring . 🥱 Let's see if this gold orca doesn't de-lam
@tannerk37323 жыл бұрын
"Looks boring" has nothin to do with build quality. This board certainly doesn't "look boring". 😂 lmao
@jorgemendozanunez3 жыл бұрын
@@tannerk3732 boring in sense as nothing special about this board . ....an de-lam on build quality . 2 different things . Just figured you could differentiate them and not be specific .... guess not. 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
@tannerk37323 жыл бұрын
@@jorgemendozanunez your punctuation could've helped distinguish two different ideas. Cuz there's like systems set up to do that if you know how. But yeah, talk more shit.
@jorgemendozanunez3 жыл бұрын
@@tannerk3732 haha ok . Cause we gotta speak proper for the youtube crowd gtfo . U just to stupid to differentiate the difference -when you could have easily skipped on by my comment.
@donwongjohnson32233 жыл бұрын
I’d rather spend my money on something else
@chrislevuiqes27593 жыл бұрын
Libtech boards are so hyped up. Not even that good.
@carterdawson52173 жыл бұрын
I disagree they have some amazing boards and some awesome riders
@eastoneoff373 жыл бұрын
I don’t know much about them but I’ve heard pretty good things. Idk if I would like them personally tho
@jcar24123 жыл бұрын
I hear ya. They make good boards tho, but most of their popular ones are too much rocker for me. I hated the one t rice pro I bought
@charlieblower3653 жыл бұрын
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