Lib Tech Orca DEEP Powder Snowboard Review

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In this video I give you a review of the 2020 Lib Tech Orca powder snowboard. I've had the chance to ride the Lib Tech Orca over that last few weeks in deep Japan Powder. This has bee the best snowboarding test that I could put the 2020 Orca through. This is my second Lib Tech Orca in two years of snowboarding. The last one was a 153 which was great for powder and quick turns, but this year I bought a 159 Orca which I find to be more stable at high speeds and help to land drops into powder. Overall the Lib Tech Orca has been my favorite powder snowboard of the last few years. It would be great to hear from you in the comments about the powder snowboard your are riding. For more snowboarding reviews make sure to like and subscribe. Thanks for watching!

[@ellstackeradventures]

I love it because you did put that board though quite the test love hearing ur opinion

[@jacobkartes1036]

Nice video Kevin. I've also felt like the Orca has improved my powder riding and confidence significantly. Such a great board.

[@ellstackeradventures]

Good to know

[@Rockmaster867]

I totally agree. I got the orca this year and right through powder is so effortless with it. Also i carves like a champ too. Even though the radius is a bit small for my taste.

[@jaredwright3558]

I have the bataleon ct in a 158 I believe. The board is a beast in powder. It floats better than any board that I have ridden and it performs really well at high speeds on any type of terrain. The 3bt nose is insanely floaty. I would recommend this board to anyone.

[@churchytv9090]

Nice review Kevin, love the vids and the shooting 👍 Japan looked amazing, have never had the opportunity to ride in proper pow like that - hopefully one day! Keep up the good work!

[@ltdanc]

I love the orca. Keep up the good work

[@richardsuarez2246]

You da best Kevin!! Orcas are insane love mine

[@cannacation1359]

Just scooped one of these today. Stoked to try it out tomorrow in some fresh pow!

[@sawyercascone]

Love the videos... Keep on doing what tour doing, your great!!!

[@ellstackeradventures]

So awesome huh

[@Shred1904]

Insane clips!!! Pow everywhereeeeeee

[@Cervus.Canadensis]

I bought a lib tech mayhem rocket last year and it was the greatest board purchase of my life. Charges groomers and handles pow with its big wide nose. Ive always had wide boards and still was struggling with toe drag on my high speed carving. This board makes me a better rider for sure! Widest waist width I could find!

[@zackzhu9979]

I LOVE the Orca~~! I got 150 ORCA and I am 175cm. It is definitely my favorite board ever~! It is perfect for riding in Powder, as well as carving in hard snow even icy condition. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED~

[@begoodification]

Whats your weight man?

[@Thunderslave7]

Just bought the 21 orca can’t wait to see how it’s gonna feel this winter

[@therealsmeegoose]

Awesome video! I love riding my orca🤟

[@mattthomas7043]

ahhhh heck yeah. I love Orca reviewsssssss

[@clmoore28]

Can't wait to hear your review of the Adidas Snowboard Boots. Might be looking to get a nice comfortable pair of boots next season.

[@NathanielHD]

I got the tactical lexicon ADVs. They're expensive but really comfortable and look like they're built to last.

[@davidsjones]

the shot at 0:49 is sooo sick! must of had a good camera man for that one!! hahaha

[@Shred1904]

I was thinking the same about 2:22 this dude scoped out a nice spot !

[@chuck__van]

I wish I knew who you guys were talking about...

[@SupremeProductionsYT]

@@chuck__van AAH HMMMMMMMMMMM

[@chuck__van]

@@SupremeProductionsYT 😁😂

[@eddiejin9211]

I love my Kazu pro for powder! Love the Orca as well, rented it for a day this season.

[@ellstackeradventures]

I love the v shape boards

[@aviweiner8497]

How do u rent such a board like that

[@wacs44]

Did a demo with the Orca last week, and man did I find true love.

[@SnowboardRobot]

Did you ride it smaller than your regular board?

[@Defender_Of_Awesome]

Great info, thanks Kevin

[@ellstackeradventures]

:)

[@TonyApfelbeck]

I got the 2020 Orca this year because my 2018 TRS HP likes to nose down in the deeper snow even with the C2X profile underfoot because it's a true twin. I've got both boards in 159 size and the Orca solved all of the things I was hoping it would. It feels a lot like my TRS but slightly slower coming around on carves due to the wider waist and longer nose but it floats on top of deep snow with ease. I love both of my boards but the 2020 Orca did exactly what I hoped and is still great for ripping groomers or handling icier days.

[@PhamVans]

Sweet, looks like you guys found that Jpow. Orca is definitely a good choice for a pow slayer.. That thing has so much tech.

[@jigs3952]

Hope i get too bump into you this weekend man that would be crazzyy!!

[@Montanaliving]

I just bought the 2020 headspace!!! So stoked thanks kevin for that review! The orca looks really cool too!

[@ellstackeradventures]

I would like to try the head space

[@Montanaliving]

@@ellstackeradventures 10/10 totally would reccomend this this slays in the park but one thing I wasn't expecting is that it's actually not terrible and a lot of fun as an all mountain board. Not great for deep powder but a lot of fun!

[@ellstackeradventures]

@@Montanaliving awesome

[@ianmichael9224]

@@Montanaliving I agree! I recently picked up a 2020 headspace and I was surprised how responsive it was in general, especially in carving etc for a park board which they aren't usually good at. Tons of pop, butters nice but not too soft, though it does chatter when you are going fast in choppy conditions. But as others have said, you don't get this board for speed because its made for jibbing and park etc.

[@koglioknows]

The two boards i ride most is a 153 camber for freestyle and a 159 hybrid for all mountain. 👍 Good review, and those powder shots are 🔥🔥😁

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yoooo

[@ItsaDaPope-a]

I really love Lib Tech boards.

[@bretthaynes1921]

I plan on getting one next season! 👌

[@03silverR1]

Kevin I was torn between the Orca and the BRD and chose to go with the BRD 159 for my do it all board and am curious for you to give that a try a do a comparison. I spend all my time in the trees searching for powder here in Montana and look at groomers as the transport between zones. C3 versus C2 was my deciding factor in my choice. A more powder specific profile with taper and a standard setback of 2.5" really does change the way you can attack steep and deep.

[@greghandley4535]

That view though around 2:48....We're not in Kansas anymore! Awesome

[@ethancarrico566]

I have had a Jones Hovercraft and Ross Sushi for my two fav powder board but this video was awesome and I'm a big fan of Lib tech maybe I will try out the Orca!

[@Christian-up4tx]

watching this knowing ill never own an orca or board in that much powder but still loving the video!! haha

[@inmotion_snow]

ngen and kevin pushed me onto Lib techs, not dissapointed!

[@pnice253]

Love my Orca! Got the 156cm. Super smooth and ultra floaty, Like riding a Cadillac!

[@ellstackeradventures]

U guys are making me want one

[@sekwah1k143]

what made you go for the 156 how tall are you ?

[@stevros48]

What's your weight and height ? I'm deciding between 153 156 and 159

[@allisasweet8637]

You guys should go Alpental at Snoqualmie Pass. It’s got great terrain and it’s really fun!

[@trollol_]

footage is sick

[@JohnnySnipes]

You’ve been pumping out videos!!!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Trying to Johnny!

[@JohnnySnipes]

SnowboardProCamp crushing it!

[@ellstackeradventures]

For real huh

[@RichieBax13]

@@SnowboardProCamp You the man! Would love to see you try out the EJack Knife! Always see Eric Jackson ride powder with it. Super aggressive board nobody makes content on

[@AndreasSchubertSnow]

Yew! My all time favourite snowboard....EVER! Nothing comes close to this thing.

[@powmendozanunez]

Until it delaminates on a japow trip... Don't understand why he didn't mention both his orcas delaminated. I think it's relevant information for a review

[@alysasidiropoulos4242]

@@powmendozanunez really? and Andreas not even the Mind expander, looking to get one? thought that was your favo

[@robbzbacnik]

great review

[@Bad_Riders]

Not gonna lie I’ve been waiting on this vid... big bird reviews... I love that title too Kev *hint hint*

[@chuck__van]

Slander! ... Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@westyjah]

Bataleon Party Wave is def a top flight powder sled, love mine.

[@narrowistheway77]

The Party Wave + has a sintered base though next time you’re in the market for a new board 😉

[@chuck__van]

If Yes Snowboards started making Orcas I might buy one... Im looking at a 2020 or PYL or a The Y for this year. 🤙

[@ayadal]

The Arbor Annex has been my favorite board to date and liked it over the Orca.

[@markingram4023]

I do like my libtec red rocket for powder. But the mind Expander is the smoothest. Thank for your content.

[@SnowboardRobot]

It's such a surfy one

[@elliotkotecki7637]

Awesome review! Can you do one reviewing the volcom guch jacket and pants? Is the stretch gore worth the extra money?

[@BoardsBikesAndHikes]

Absolutely love the orca. I downsized to a 147(normally ride a 157) and it’s an all mountain resort slayer! Rode it in the powder at whistler and love it here in the east coast as well

[@pat76ers]

Boards, Bikes, And Hikes how do you like it carving/ripping on resort groomers? I’m ride east coast as well.

[@BoardsBikesAndHikes]

Pat Pospisil I love it! It’s a blast on groomers! The magma traction and rocker profile rides like a dream

[@jakepaine4276]

How tall are u and weight

[@BoardsBikesAndHikes]

@@jakepaine4276 5 ft 10 in. I weigh 175lbs

[@TheJonbonesjones]

Damn you went really small. I normally ride a 155 and I just bought a 153. How come you went down by 10 cm?

[@rasheedabiola1956]

Jones Mind Expander is my favorite powder board!

[@SnowboardRobot]

100%, it floats like crazy

[@dougdimond1120]

Best board ever

[@konorrockhill6191]

Yooo, thanks so much for the info. I would love more details on how to plan a trip to Japan! What a dream, let's link up? ;) haha 🤙

[@saddam.212]

My fav pow board is Moss PQ54

[@joeyinfortuno4086]

Just finished 3 days in Niseko on this year’s Orca (147) ... mui mui bueno

[@rikukiyokawa7444]

whats your height and weight?

[@RobGams]

Sounds like a good all-arounder in a powder board package. might consider one or at least demoing it. 🤙🏼

[@ellstackeradventures]

I want to try one

[@powmendozanunez]

Both of his delaminated but didn't mention it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@barakfrukman4754]

I live my nitro santuko 2020.. amazing for powder

[@tareboda-3436]

Hi Kevin, I bought one a few days ago and I live in Japan. Will take it to mountains soon and would like to ask about this board performance on slopes not on powder only. Great video as always and damn you ride really well this fish 🤘😎🤘 Let me know when coming back to Japan again might meet on slopes. But sure Corona make all very difficult these days. Stay safe.

[@noah.238]

Great!🤩

[@Kevin-xi6pj]

Riding any volume displaced directional board is a powder board. Tune your setup and you're fine..?

[@rjturner010480]

I feel this is very subjective. I have last season and this season Orca (not ridden this seasons yet) and ridden in deep powder last season on the older one and thought it was good. This season i took my Salomon Max Buri Pro (next season will be called the Dancehaul) in a 151 (although its actually a 152) and found it floated better in the powder. The softer flex on the nose just made it more enjoyable to ride in the deeper stuff and its works well on piste as well. Also has used it for freestyle as well hitting bigger jumps.

[@SnowboardRobot]

I agree with you about the Dancehaul, it was surprisingly fun everywhere, I think it will end up getting really popular this season

[@Shawtydabomb]

When are you going back to whistler?

[@JoelSimbrow]

great review thanks. 2:22 in slowwwwww moootttiioooooonnnnnn. awesome

[@BreauxBobby]

I have a 153 Orca and a 154 Bataleon Party Wave. I’m 5’ 8”, 167 lbs. The Party Wave floats better in powder. The Orca is better if you might hit some ice or some groomers while you’re out. It’s also more stable at high speeds and more precise, like taking a straight line down a steep slope in powder that isn’t as deep and soft. The Party Wave is a blast in powder, but it’s dicey on ice and doesn’t hold an edge as well on piste in my opinion. You really have to get used to turning it because it doesn’t grab until you roll it over. It’s better in wet snow and slushy conditions than the Orca. The Orca is a board that is hard to not want to ride. Too many advantages. I ride it 75% of the time and 25% Party Wave. I live in Switzerland where the snow is usually not wet or slushy.

[@B-Rad-Gee]

Hey man i was looking at planning a trip to Swiss this upcoming season, what resort or resorts would you recommend? Would like to hit at least two but there really isn’t much content on KZbin on them, figured I’d ask a local lol

[@BreauxBobby]

@@B-Rad-Gee let me check the names. I have been to a few and have researched others. What level are you on as a rider? And what is important to you - strictly piste? Or other stuff?

[@TwoTroutCreations]

I just picked up the Burton Skeleton Key (Red n Black) and have yet to put it through powder. Its seen some groomers at Snowbowl but hoping to get it into powder and trees at Copper Mtn this weekend!!!!

[@SnowboardRobot]

I loved the Skeleton Key in powder, a really good board for a bit of everything

[@TwoTroutCreations]

@@SnowboardRobot I got out to Copper over Presidents day weekend and we had 2 epic powder days! That board rips like a son of a bitch! Tons of fun in the trees too!

[@Aau79]

I like the older design better. The bigass orca looked so dope

[@dougdimond1120]

Been riding Mervin Mfg for over 19years in the industry

[@mackriesterer7603]

Did you move back your stance or was it centered for the super deep stuff?

[@chuckieee1989]

What do you think about the new Jones Stratos?

[@stevros48]

Cant decide between a 153 and a 156 on this puppy .... Im 175cm tall and about 190lbs with 10.5 boots , got 2 other boards for tree riding , wondering if the 156 is gonna feel too big , need it for fairly decent steep lines and varied wind affected terrain , like the magnetraction on the sketchy stuff

[@joekrause1330]

Just picked up a brand new orca for $240 here in California. My favorite powder board is my K2 simple pleasures for the tree riding. Hopefully the orca becomes my new big open fields board.

[@cookiecracker6266]

Where did you buy an Orca for 240? do you know if there were other Orcas that fell off the truck?

[@TheJonbonesjones]

Yea how did you get it for so cheap

[@joekrause1330]

@@TheJonbonesjones I pikced it up at an REI garage sale. It was ridden once and returned with the slightest amount of base scratches. Still ride it two years later with no issue

[@TheJonbonesjones]

@@joekrause1330 damn lucky you. I wish one of those was happening around me. I got the 21/22 model for $498 after tax.

[@stevros48]

Kevin ... would you have preferred the 156 over the 159 ?

[@doryzidon1977]

Hey Kevin how did you manage switch with it in powder?

[@HDscreenerX]

I sold my Orca. Sadly, it was too small for me. Before buying I contacted Libtech customer support with the question whether the board (159) will be good for me. I'm 6'3, 227 lbs, boot size: 11.5 I get a response: "You can go with a 159 ideally, and the shorter 156 if you wanted to." The main reason I sold the Orca it was a too narrow stance (for me). For the last 5 years I was riding YES BASIC and used to wide stance. On Orca I spread the bindings as much as possible, placed on the last holes and after riding it still doesn't felt right. When I measured my old YES Basic board I find out that it has a 3cm wider stance that the Orca. 3cm sounds not much but it has a big difference for me. At first, looked like an awesome board (and it is) for my riding style, but sadly not made for me, I had to sell it. Now I've got the YES STANDARD 2020, feels awesome to me.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Sorry to hear the size didn't work out! Stoked you like the yes standard!

[@ChronicSurfer]

What angles do you set at and do you set farther back on powder day? How wide are you set as well?

[@mikeanshit158]

I wish they made this in a 166 wide. Since i have a size 13 boot and all. I ll be going with a 2021 mind expander and a 2021 never summer swift for next season.

[@James69888]

MikeAnshit All orca boards come in wide by default

[@jeepaolic]

Hi there! Great job with your channel! Got myself an Orca 156"(6ft 210lbs 11"boots) et came from a 164 wide bord and found the orca hard to keep afloat. Will try to move bindings all the way back but wondering if I should have choose the 159"?(found someone who wants to switch boards) Does moving bindings al the way back will solve the problem and keep riding the groomers enjoyable or should I switch it for the 159"?thanks

[@stevros48]

Did you end up switching sizes ? ... 153 sounds too small even though it's a weight shifted board

[@Shawtydabomb]

I got the 156 orca

[@tjduh2]

What do you think about the Never Summer Harpoon that’s coming out next season? Do you think it’ll be the Orca killer? And should I wait till that comes out or go ahead and commit to buying the Orca?

[@choski76]

Haha. That name, Harpoon, sounds like it was made to be a whale killer.

[@pegas2929]

For 2022 model 182 cm and 189 lbs. should i get 153 or 156 cm?

[@juniorcarreau1983]

Really curious about that orca ... have a stump ape what is semillar to your orca just wider not tail cut out with 2 inch set back

[@justinca000]

bought this board and rode it for 2 days and loved it! then covid19 shut down tahoe... until next season :(

[@malintous1]

Covid didn't shut it down your government did. They say jump we say how high.

[@dhotovskyi]

Hi! How many centimeters do you have between bindings? (center of bindings position I mean) :)

[@Nicool333]

Not a "powder board" per say, but I love riding my Burton flight attendant in pow.

[@ianmichael9224]

Hi, I'm wondering what size you think I should go with for the orca. I do love speed but also get into tight trees as well. I'm 5'10, 150lbs and have size 10.5 boots. I was thinking probably between the 147 ,150, or 153. Thanks!

[@tahnehamilton5728]

What size did you go with? I’m similar weight but size 9 shoe having the same trouble picking a size

[@ianmichael9224]

@tahne hamilton I ended up going with the 150, probably could have went with a 153. But with size 9 I would say go with the 150 they are really wide for thier size.

[@dangraczak5060]

Glad to see Im the only Goofy Foot out here!!

[@tyjohns2466]

I LOVE MINE... BUT, I have had delams on both last years and this years deck. Don’t bring it out unless it’s bottomless

[@ellstackeradventures]

So cool so many people have one i love hearing about it 😁

[@powmendozanunez]

Both of his delaminated also...

[@ellstackeradventures]

@@powmendozanunez really??

[@dropx8987]

Where did you get this snowsuit at!? Much appreciated if anyone can attach the link to his gear he’s rocking

[@mackriesterer7603]

How do you set your stance on it?

[@tbowman382]

Hi I’m Tom I’m going to get snowboarding lesions. this year if able but I’m wondering if u could help on a beginner ‘s snowboard & what ud recommend video

[@oliveroconnell3758]

Thinking of getting one, I mostly ride on groomers and about 30 perfect off piste. Reckon this will still be a good choice? Heard a lot of good stuff

[@ataft85]

It's great on groomers as well, but off piste is where it really excels

[@badfishgood]

Could also look at the Burton Flight Attendant for the type of riding you’re describing.

[@crimsonproject]

Thanks for the review. Considering getting one for japow nxt year. Is there anything about this board you dont like or can be improved that maybe other boards have?

[@powmendozanunez]

Both of his delaminated and didn't mention it... I'm sure it's important information for a review

[@NathanielHD]

@@powmendozanunez seems kinda overrated, I can do all the same shit with my proto type 2 and then go take it into the park or groomers and charge just as hard. Its handled 38 inch in 3 days and a few 24 inch plus storms in NVT just fine, so it doesn't mind getting deep.

[@ataft85]

@@NathanielHD have you ridden it? Orca rides great almost anywhere you put it. The hype is real.

[@NathanielHD]

@@ataft85 nah I'd like to try it out. I just dont see the point of buying one if my proto is a similar profile with rocker in middle and camber underfoot. I thought the orca would be shorter and wider but at 159 that's actually longer than my proto. If I were to buy a pow board I'd probably get something more traditional and surfy but for now the proto has killed it in pow. Check the video I uploaded of a 15-20ft cliff drop into bottomless powder. I popped right back to the surface with the proto no problem and that was tits deep pow.

[@ataft85]

@@NathanielHD there's a lot of good boards out there. Obviously I wouldn't get a board that may be similar to what I already have. Doesn't mean something else is overrated.

[@deego998]

How tall are you? Looking into the orca and I'm not sure what size to get. I am 6 foot 2 and I like going fast.

[@jamesfriedrichs7084]

Stevens pass Washington?

[@ccoovvii]

Kevin, how do you compare the Orca with various Gentems? E.g., the fishes

[@SnowboardProCamp]

I haven't had the chance yet to try a Gentem! Ill tryand steal TJ's for a day!

[@gavinronacher3900]

Hi I love your content you are my favorite you help me to do a lot of trick I hope we can meet one day

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Awesome Gavin! Hope we can meet some day!

[@sachy4923]

Yessir!

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yessss

[@endurosnowboard61]

Hey dostum bana bir board hediye eder misin??

[@eddiej7259]

I got the 19 orca in 153, jokes one me cuz i live on the ice coast XD. But then again, that magne traction through this ice is godlike. So I guess it evens out :D

[@j2pimpim]

What size board do you normally run? I was thinking about getting one but I don’t know what size I should get?

[@eddiej7259]

@@j2pimpim this is only my second board. I learned to ride on a directional twin in 156. If your going for the orca, aim for the 153 unless you weigh over 200 lbs then go for the 159. U may even prefer the longer length for higher speed stability even if under 200lbs.

[@j2pimpim]

Eddie J I’m 140 at 5 10 and I ride a twin doa 154. Just trying to get a perspective idea on what size to get for when I go back to Colorado for powder

[@eddiej7259]

@@j2pimpim they also have a 147, but for your weight, and extra float on powder, I'd stick to the 153

[@j2pimpim]

Eddie J thanks for the info homie

[@Briguydude]

Great Board!! too bad its sold out every where since November :/

[@bradensoto7842]

Just bought a orca and have several other mervin c2 boards and go to say for me there’s not a better set of boards

[@powmendozanunez]

Until they delaminate

[@donataslaurinaitis5335]

@@powmendozanunez, T rice pro, credit carbon, rider choice and finally orca. None of that gear delaminated.

[@CRAZEDMETHOD]

I'm going to be in whistler in 10 days. Any must see runs I need to hit while I'm there?

[@-tr0n]

Don't be afraid of hitting Blackcomb to avoid the lines/take advantage of the sun.

[@CRAZEDMETHOD]

@@-tr0n We'll be doing both. Im staying in creekside so we'll primarily be at Whistler but for sure spending a decent amount of time on blackcomb as well

[@VerandaMeal]

저곳에 여행가서 나도 타고싶다

[@enriquesalas3460]

At 165lbs I ride a 144 cm orca on groomers, It sure is a wild ride going through chunder.

[@rushthezeppelin]

Wow you went tiny, I'm same weight and got the 147 for maneuverability in trees.

[@rushthezeppelin]

It definitely gets a little crazy on high speed groomers though which I got another more twinish board for.

[@boadzzzzz2034]

Go to 49 degrees north in wa

[@rbarbosa6160]

Whats your height and weight Kevin?!

[@whitefeverau]

Also have an Orca 159... Definately helps me on drops. In my opinion best thing about it is has the good points of a fish without losing stability... Bad points. Top sheet is trash and the factory wax and tune is like spray on shite... Sidecuts can grip and slow u down a bit in slush when u don't want it to...

[@NathanielHD]

I've heard the same thing with the DOA tipsheet for past few years. Cant believe libtech cant find a construction that will hold up.

[@ataft85]

@@NathanielHD I've got the orca and 3 other libtech boards. I do have a couple spots where I've dinged the topsheet of the orca, but so far so good. No issues with my other boards. Hoping it holds up, but only got about 10days on it so far.