Lib Tech Golden Orca Snowboard 2024

THERE SHE BLOWS!

REVIEWED BY: Garrett Finn

The Golden Orca is a board that provides awesome off-trail performance without sacrificing too much everywhere else. It's definitely most at home in soft snow and technical terrain but doesn't feel completely out of place if conditions don't line up. A floaty nose and playful feel allow it to crush soft snow and trees, while a medium-stiff flex pattern makes sure it holds up elsewhere. If you spend all your time on icy east coast hardpack, you might want to look elsewhere. The Golden Orca does fine on groomers, but it's meant to explore beyond the frontside. 

Lib Tech's C2X, a reverse camber variation, puts all the board's energy beneath your feet and allows for effortless pivoting. Because of that reverse camber shape, the Golden Orca is a weapon in the trees. It takes nothing to turn and will elevate your ability to rip through trees and whatever else is in front of you. The downside of the reverse camber shape is you sacrifice some hard snow integrity. The mid-stiff profile allows the board to stay confident and composed at higher speeds, but it's not going to feel as precise and gripped as something with a traditional camber profile. 

Who's this board for? Riders who prioritize soft snow and off-trail performance. Riders who want a mid-stiff board and don't mind sacrificing hard snow performance for a more playful feel. 

Who isn't this board for? Beginners. Groomer slayers. Anyone who prefers a twin shape. People who can't make a good whale sound. 

Tested by

Mitch Carlin

Neil Soucy