Lib Tech T. Rice Orca Techno Splitboard + Spark R&D Surge ST Pro Splitboard Bindings + Canted Pucks 2025
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Lib Tech T. Rice Orca Techno Splitboard 2025
Travis Rice has taken his award-winning Natural Selection board and transformed it into the ultimate splitboard beast with the Lib Tech T. Rice Orca Techno Splitboard. This eco-conscious powerhouse is built with all of the floaty-nose, volume-shifted, poppy tail Orcaness you expect, plus high-tech materials like unidirectional carbon and magnesium fibers with a Paulownia and FSC®-certified Aspen core. It's surgical, nimble, and ready to to take you deeper and farther than any Orca that has come before.
Product Details
Rocker Type
Hybrid C2x Directional – Provides full contact and control in all conditions. Central rocker builds in carve, edge hold, and float and camber provides pop and stability.
Flex
Medium - Stiff Flex
Shape
Volume Shifted – Size down 3cm from your normal board.
Core
T. Rice Orca Split Construction (SC) – 85% Lightweight Paulownia / 15% Aspen
Laminates
Unidirectional Carbon / 30º Carbon Mega / Magnesium Techno Fiber Bands
Sidewalls
Birch Internal Sidewalls
UHMW Sintered Sidewalls
UHMW Tip /Tail Impact Deflection
Base
Sintered Knife Cut Base – High density UHMW. Optimized wax retention and toughness. Wax regularly and repair professionally.
Edges
Magne-Traction® – Strategically located edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions. Turns ice into powder.
Topsheet
Eco Sublimated Poly Top – High strength, impact resistant, lightweight dimensionally stable UV and temperature resistant top material decorated using an environmentally friendly eco sublimation process
Graphics
Art by Mike Parillo
Additional Features
Karakoram Ultra Clips
Mervin Made – Hand made at the Mervin Factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.
Specs
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Terrain:
Splitboarding
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Terrain
Splitboarding A splitboard snowboard is built specifically for the backcountry rider. Splitboards are designed to break down into two separate halves for touring and uphill travel (with climbing skins). Special bindings are required as well. Once you've reached the top of the terrain feature, you reconnect your splitboard for the ride back downhill. However, it's important to note that you will need appropriate backcountry tools, knowledge of the backcountry, weather and snow conditions and climbing skins to safely take advantage of the freedom of a splitboard.
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Ability Level:
Advanced-Expert
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Ability Level
Advanced-Expert Whether you charge the steepest lines, hit the biggest jumps in the park or carve with race-like precision, advanced to expert level skis, snowboards, boots and bindings are for the more aggressive rider. In skis and snowboards, you'll often find layers of metal, carbon or other stringers for rigidity and power, while advanced to expert level boots and bindings are usually on the stiffer side of the spectrum for rebound and precision steering.
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Rocker Type:
Camber/Rocker/Camber
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Rocker Type
Camber/Rocker/Camber Camber/Rocker/Camber is a profile that’s specific to snowboards and which works because the rider’s weight flattens the two cambered areas. This design produces a strong, pressured carving zone between the rider’s feet and retains pop and carving precision at the tip and tail.
- Shape: Directional
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Flex Rating:
Stiff
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Flex Rating
Stiff The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
- Edge Tech: Magne-Traction
- Athletes: Travis Rice
- Warranty: 1 Year
| Size | 153 | 156 | 159 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1100 | 1130 | 1150 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 305 | 308 | 311 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 263 | 265 | 267 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 296 | 301 | 302 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Stance Setback (in) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Stance Range (in) | 17"-24" | 17"-24" | 17"-24" |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular |
Product Details
Tour Mode
Improved ST (Smooth Touring) Mode – Spark injection molds a proprietary thermoplastic over existing aluminum or steel parts in a process called "overmolding," reducing friction and improving durabillity.
ST Whammy Bars – Overmolded plastic blend where the climbing wire meets the baseplate to eliminate stickiness. (Note: not backward compatible with previous Arc, Surge or other older models)
ST Touring Brackets – Overmolded with low-friction proprietary plastic over and through the bracket holes in the aluminum base - strong, smoother pivoting, and lasts 4 times longer than the old brass bushing.
Baseplate
CNC Machined Baseplates – CNC machined baseplates remain solid for max stiffness and durability. All of the baseplate side windows have been partially filled to increase durability and strength
7075 Aluminum Heel Loops – Thinner, llighter and just as strong
Straps
Pebax® Pillow Line Straps – Pillow Line Straps are lightweight, durable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and made 100% in-house. Surge ST ankle straps are wide and asymmetrical around the boot for incredible all-around support. Toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but also fit nicely as a traditional strap across the top of the boot.
Ladders and adjusters are produced in-house with unique thermoplastics that maintain flex over a wide temperature range.
Buckles
Proven Burton Buckles
Highback
Carbon Reinforced Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks – Asymmetrical design features individual left and right highbacks that slope inward matching the rider’s stance / The upper section is flatter for improved lateral mobility / More material at the base for increased longevity and durability / Higher bottom edge won’t snag on boots with crampon welts or soles that wrap high on the heel
Tool free micro-adjustable from 0° to 22° for complete customization of your forward lean angle
Flippin’ FLAD toggles between your forward lean angle and -13° touring position for easy transitions.
Made with proprietary custom blended materials for improved strength and durability, while minimizing weight.
Lateral slots for our BD Touring Strap for greater edge control while skinning.
Compatibility
Requires Pucks for Mounting in Ride Mode – Spark Canted Pucks recommended (available separately)
Additional Features
Custom Hardware – Hex head instead of Philips where possible, custom head shape for heel loop screw, unthreaded shoulder improves heel loop connection
Specs
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
- Mounting Pucks: No
- Warranty: 5 Years
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
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| Weight (g) | 620 |
Product Details
Includes
Aluminum Discs with Nylon Bases
Materials
Discs – Aluminum
Nylon Bases
Features
3˚ Canting (Inward Angle) – A favorite among hardbooters. Your knees will thank you.
Aluminum Discs – Oversize aluminum center disc overlaps binding channels for maximum strength and rigidity.
Adjustability – +/- quarter inch (6.5mm) of toe/heel adjustment allows for perfect centering. An industry first! +/- 30 degree angle adjustments; infinite stance width and setback adjustments.
Superior Materials – Bindings slide on soft nylon for effortless installation.
Weight – 319 grams
Compatibility
Compatible with All Spark R&D and Other Brands' Puck Compatible Splitboard Bindings (Except K2 Kwicker)
Not Compatible with Regular Spark Puck Screws
Not Compatible with DIY Splitboards, Unless the Voile Factory Hole Pattern Was Used
Not Compatible with Channel Style Boards from Voile, Burton, and K2
Specs
- Mounting Pucks: Yes