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

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.

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!

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@Rockmaster867

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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

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!

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

2 жыл бұрын

Whats your weight man?

You da best Kevin!! Orcas are insane love mine

I love the orca. Keep up the good work

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

So awesome huh

Insane clips!!! Pow everywhereeeeeee

Awesome video! I love riding my orca🤟

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.

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

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.

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

I love the v shape boards

@aviweiner8497

4 жыл бұрын

How do u rent such a board like that

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

ahhhh heck yeah. I love Orca reviewsssssss

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

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

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!

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

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

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

@SnowboardRobot

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ride it smaller than your regular board?

I plan on getting one next season! 👌

I really love Lib Tech boards.

Great info, thanks Kevin

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

:)

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

I would like to try the head space

@Montanaliving

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

@@Montanaliving awesome

@ianmichael9224

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

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

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

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Yoooo

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

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

U guys are making me want one

@sekwah1k143

4 жыл бұрын

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

@stevros48

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

footage is sick

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

When are you going back to whistler?

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@BoardsBikesAndHikes

4 жыл бұрын

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

@jakepaine4276

2 жыл бұрын

How tall are u and weight

@BoardsBikesAndHikes

2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheJonbonesjones

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 🤙

great review

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

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

@powmendozanunez

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@chuck__van

4 жыл бұрын

Slander! ... Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

What do you think about the new Jones Stratos?

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

@Shred1904

4 жыл бұрын

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

@chuck__van

4 жыл бұрын

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

@SupremeProductionsYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@chuck__van AAH HMMMMMMMMMMM

@chuck__van

3 жыл бұрын

@@SupremeProductionsYT 😁😂

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.

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.

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

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

Love the noble orca

@SnowboardProCamp

22 күн бұрын

Same! Great board for pow

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@ianmichael9224

Жыл бұрын

@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.

You’ve been pumping out videos!!!

@SnowboardProCamp

4 жыл бұрын

Trying to Johnny!

@JohnnySnipes

4 жыл бұрын

SnowboardProCamp crushing it!

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

For real huh

@RichieBax13

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

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

@SnowboardRobot

4 жыл бұрын

It's such a surfy one

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

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

I want to try one

@powmendozanunez

4 жыл бұрын

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

How do you set your stance on it?

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

@narrowistheway77

3 жыл бұрын

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

I live my nitro santuko 2020.. amazing for powder

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

Great!🤩

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

Жыл бұрын

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

My fav pow board is Moss PQ54

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@badfishgood

4 жыл бұрын

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

Best board ever

Jones Mind Expander is my favorite powder board!

@SnowboardRobot

4 жыл бұрын

100%, it floats like crazy

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TwoTroutCreations

4 жыл бұрын

@@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!

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@NathanielHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@NathanielHD

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@rikukiyokawa7444

4 жыл бұрын

whats your height and weight?

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

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

@-tr0n

4 жыл бұрын

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

@CRAZEDMETHOD

4 жыл бұрын

@@-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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@SnowboardProCamp

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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 KZread on them, figured I’d ask a local lol

@BreauxBobby

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

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

4 жыл бұрын

MikeAnshit All orca boards come in wide by default

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheJonbonesjones

2 жыл бұрын

Yea how did you get it for so cheap

@joekrause1330

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Gavin! Hope we can meet some day!

Been riding Mervin Mfg for over 19years in the industry

Stevens pass Washington?

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

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

4 жыл бұрын

Until they delaminate

@donataslaurinaitis5335

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@malintous1

4 жыл бұрын

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

I got the 156 orca

Great show, thanks. Orca 153 or 156? 5´11 170lb boots 11.5 Ski Resorts, pow search, off piste, trees. All mountain, jumps, One quiver board. Which one woul d you suggest? Thanks!

@pegas2929

2 жыл бұрын

Think 153😀

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@eddiej7259

3 жыл бұрын

@@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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@j2pimpim

3 жыл бұрын

Eddie J thanks for the info homie

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

4 жыл бұрын

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

@powmendozanunez

4 жыл бұрын

Both of his delaminated also...

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

@@powmendozanunez really??

Whats your height and weight Kevin?!

Yessir!

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@endurosnowboard61

4 жыл бұрын

Hey dostum bana bir board hediye eder misin??

How did you end up delaminating the board?

@powmendozanunez

4 жыл бұрын

Good question

@powmendozanunez

4 жыл бұрын

Yea.. Both of his orcas delaminated and didn't bother to mention it

@ataft85

4 жыл бұрын

@@powmendozanunez he said this in his Q&A vids?

저곳에 여행가서 나도 타고싶다

What size do you like more the 53 or the 59?