Apex Orca 2023
Product not eligible for returnL'Apex Orca is the ultimate evolution of the T.Rice / Orca. This board is one of the most successful snowboards from Lib Tech.
The construction of theApex Orca is unique. Offering the lightest core of any snowboard Lib Techit is made of 20% poplar, 30% paulownia, 10% basalt and 40% recycled plastic bottles. L'Apex Orca contains carbon reinforcements to improve the dynamism of the board.
A true summit cutter, theApex Orca will be your best friend when it comes to plotting in the untouched powder fields. Powder, piste and freestyle are this board's favourite disciplines. As you can see, theApex Orca programme is broad. Its generous dimensions coupled with its directional shape make theApex Orca the perfect board to ride anywhere, anytime.
L'Apex Orca has everything to please you and make you spend a winter 100% riding.
The big plus of Lib TechtheApex Orca is designed using renewable energy and materials, eco-friendly manufacturing processes and the recycling of materials at every stage of production.
Flex: 6/10 medium
Sidecuts/Turn radius:
316/267/ 306, 7m in the 153 model
317/267/ 306, 7m in the 156 model
319/267/ 308, 7m in the 159 model
Camber:
C2X (Hybrid camber) : The C2x consists of a very short rocker between the supports and camber under each binding. The tips also have long rockers. The most versatile camber in the Lib Tech range.
Shape :
Directional : the tip is wider and longer than the tail, making it easier to enter and exit turns, and allowing for greater stability at high speeds, while improving float.
Composition/Technologies :
Core
-T.Rice Apex Orca : 20% Poplar / 30% Paulownia / 40% recycled bottles and 10% basalt.
- UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection: The nose and tail of the board are made of UHMW polyethylene, not wood. Why? In the event of sinking due to an impact your core will not have any water infiltration and your board will live longer.
- Birch Internal Sidewall: The wood along the edges is birch.
- UHMW Sintered Sidewall: The sidewalls are made of UHMW (a kind of elastomer) and not of polluting ABS.
Topsheet
- ECO Sublimated Poly Top : Organic Top Sheet!
-Tri-ax / Bi-Ax Fiber + Carbon : bi-axial and tri-axial fiberglass and carbon for core rigidity and lightness.
Sole
Eco Sublimated Sintered : sintered sole.
Edges
Magne-Traction the edges of the Libtech boards are in two parts and not in one. The edges are independent of each other so if you dent or tear it, it will be easier to repair. In addition, they are strategically corrugated for more grip on powder but also and especially on hard snow.
L'Apex Orca est un véritable monstre des neiges. Sa construction hors du commun font de cette board la plus performante de cet hiver.
Accroche, flottaison, dynamisme, contrôle... Tout y est ! Encore plus développé technologiquement que ses petites soeurs, l'Orca et la Golden Orca ne lui arrivent pas à la cheville.
Si vous souhaitez carver, flotter, trickser ou rider pépère, l'Apex Orca est la.
Les plus : performance et polyvalence
Les moins : Accessibilité
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