ALL MOUNTAIN - DIRECTIONAL
Where on the mountain this snowboard is especially tuned to excel.
Beginner level snowboards are fun and approachable for all riders while an advanced snowboard is tuned for a particularly aggressive / athletic style of snowboarding.
How easily does this snowboard bend under pressure? A soft flex is great for fun maneuverability while a stiff flex is better for aggressive high speed hill bombing.
THE ORIGINAL AWARD WINNING ROCKER/CAMBER HYBRID CONTOURS (BANANA TECHNOLOGY) ENGINEERED FOR SNOWBOARDING
FULL CONTACT AND CONTROL IN ALL CONDITIONS. “AWESOME EVERYWHERE”
CENTRAL ROCKER BUILDS IN CARVE, EDGE HOLD & FLOAT
CAMBERS BUILD IN POP, STABILITY AND CONTROL
HORSEPOWER OCEAN-BOUND NATIVE HEMLOCK CONSTRUCTION [HPONH]
LIGHT • ENVIRONMENTALLY NICER • SMOOTHER
CORE: EXTENDED 60% MAKAH HEMLOCKN / 40% PAULOWNIA
GLASS: TRI-AX / BI-AX GLASS
TOP: OCEAN BOUND ECO SUBLIMATED TOP
BASE: SINTERED KNIFE-CUT BASE
BIRCH INTERNAL SIDEWALLS
UHMW SINTERED SIDEWALLS
UHMW TIP/TAIL IMPACT DEFLECTION
SERRATED STEAK KNIFE TECHNOLOGY
7 strategically located edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions.
TURNS ICE INTO POWDER!
| Size (cm) | 138 | 144 | 147 | 150 | 153 | 156 | 159 | 162 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Length (cm) | 100 | 102 | 105 | 108 | 110 | 113 | 115 | 118 |
| SideCut (m) | 6.8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Nose / Tail Width (cm) | 28.8 / 28 | 29.6 / 28.6 | 29.8 / 28.8 | 30.4 / 29.4 | 31.6 / 30.5 | 31.7 / 30.6 | 31.9 / 30.8 | 32.2 / 31.1 |
| Waist Width (cm) | 24.7 | 25 | 25.2 | 25.5 | 26.7 | 26.7 | 26.7 | 26.9 |
| Surface Area (sq in) | 574 | 600 | 608 | 645 | 659 | 675 | 688 | 714 |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (in) | 17.5"-22.5" / 2" | 18.5"-23.25" / 2" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" | 19.5"-24.25" / 2.5" |
| Stance Min-Max / Set Back (cm) | 44.5 - 57.2 / 5.1 cm | 47 - 59.7 / 5.1 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm | 49.5 - 62.2 / 6.4 cm |
| Flex 10 = Firm | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Weight Range (lbs / kg) | 90+ / 45+ | 100+ / 50+ | 110+ / 55+ | 120+ / 60+ | 130+ 65+ | 140+ / 70+ | 150+ / 75+ | 160+ / 75+ |
All i can say is Mervin makes the best boards period. USA made by real snowboarders. I’ve been riding the Orca since it first came out and if you want a board that’s perfect for steep and technical terrain it’s hard to beat. Thank you Mervin and all the boys for making the best sticks out there!!❤️
I picked up this board to replace my terrain wrecker since I have been looking for a volume shifted board to replace it. This feels like the perfect fit. I'm 6'2" and about 180 lbs with a stance between 51 and 54 cm. I went for the 153 instead of the 156 for more playfulness and agility, but I think the 156 would still be plenty agile. It is the most fun board I have ever ridden in choppy slush and ice. It's a little more loose feeling, but I never felt sketchy and it handles those random ice patches perfectly if you're on an edge. It's fun for side hits and felt great on small jumps. It can be a bit hard to jib or do some floor stuff, but most people are probably fine. I think this could easily be an everyday board, but I'm excited to see some trees and pow with this thing.
I picked up this board to replace my terrain wrecker since I have been looking for a volume shifted board to replace it. This feels like the perfect fit. I'm 6'2" and about 180 lbs with a stance between 51 and 54 cm. I went for the 153 instead of the 156 for more playfulness and agility, but I think the 156 would still be plenty agile. It is the most fun board I have ever ridden in choppy slush and ice. It's a little more loose feeling, but I never felt sketchy and it handles those random ice patches perfectly if you're on an edge. It's fun for side hits and felt great on small jumps. It can be a bit hard to jib or do some floor stuff, but most people are probably fine. I think this could easily be an everyday board, but I'm excited to see some trees and pow with this thing.
5’9’ 175lb and a 153cm Orca II 2027 model. For me, this is a dedicated only powder board. Was excellent in an early April 2026 deep 1 foot powder day on the west coast of US. I struggled in selecting length based on some recommendations of the prior Orca that probably would have slotted me for a 150 or maybe even shorter. But there are big dimension changes between the 150 and 153 in widths, compared to other lengths. Went with longer length and definitely the right choice to get through some of the flatter area deep powder spots when needed. Hope this helps, good luck.
5’9’ 175lb and a 153cm Orca II 2027 model. For me, this is a dedicated only powder board. Was excellent in an early April 2026 deep 1 foot powder day on the west coast of US. I struggled in selecting length based on some recommendations of the prior Orca that probably would have slotted me for a 150 or maybe even shorter. But there are big dimension changes between the 150 and 153 in widths, compared to other lengths. Went with longer length and definitely the right choice to get through some of the flatter area deep powder spots when needed. Hope this helps, good luck.
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