T.Rice Orca II

bought this board for pillow riders but nowadays it's my go to board for pretty much eveything.

True. I bought a 156 at 6’1” 185 lbs before the plague hit and finally got out on it today in California. I don’t have much to say beyond all the rumors are true It’s damp, has great edge hold and performs on groomers , both hard and soft snow , trees , groomers, chop They hype is real It’s not a quiver powder board but more of a free ride stick I usually ride 159-162 and went with 156. I also think a 159 would have been fine and I don’t think you have to size down The only thing I would nitpick about is it’s by no means slow , but is not a speed demon. Probably due to the length as the base glide after a wax is phenomenal. I was blowing by other boarders on cat tracks all day So if you’re on the fence , grab it. My 156 btw is the 2019 year 2 model which has the best graphic imo

Favorite whale Favorite board lovely JUBBBBLY.

poppy & playful; great tighter terrain powder stick, AND a ripper small radius carver (aggressive tail hooks nicely when cranked over). versatile & SO much fun.

Holy buckets, Batman. This thing does it all. Me - advanced snowboarding skill for a wisconsinite. 6'2" 210 lbs I had no issues moving the 162 around. Yes, it is big but the stability on carve is unparalleled to any board I have ever ridden - credit to the board shape and magne traction. I sized down on my previous board (154 Warpig) and I liked it a lot but on pow days, it always left me wanting more (not enough float) I think the Orca will not disappoint the next time I ride pow in Steamboat....... Conditions: Midwest packed powder with pockets of ice. First lap took a little getting used to (this is brand new board to me, brand new shape) feeling it out....not sure if I like it.... Second lap, leaned more into the back leg - woah. Okay, I think i got the hang of it..... Third lap, rail to rail, carve city - population you, bro. The rest of the day was spent on edge, literally. The orca carves like there is no tomorrow. When they say "this board turns ice into powder", there is 0% BS in this statement. Pop - even at 162, I was very impressed with the amount of pop I got off of small hits. Sent me like I haven't felt before and landings were very stable as well. Playfulness - not all that playful - but note that I sized for that. As you've read, go smaller if you want maneuverability. If you want speed, wicked carves, and float, size up. I had no problem popping frontside and backside 180s at speed. At speed - STEADY. like a rocketship blasting off. Point it, send it, carve it, rip it, surf it. I am stoked that I purchased this snowboard and will probably be riding it for the next 10 years.