This board has impressed everyone in store by living up to the hype (and price). We thought it’d be another case of throwing carbon at an existing board and making something unusably stiff. The Apex Orca is different. While slightly stiffer and with a little more pop, the biggest improvement over the standard orca is its ability to soak up ruts and bumps. This board made us feel like better riders. Send it into a choppy landing and find out for yourself!
Product Details
Rocker Type:
C2X Hybrid Profile – A tighter, more aggressive rocker between the feet paired with camber that extends closer to the inserts. This shape delivers strong tip and tail pressure for power, precision, and pop, while maintaining enough rocker underfoot for carving control, float in powder, and confident edge hold—even on ice.
Flex:
Medium – Stiff – Responsive and stable for hard-charging riders, yet not overly rigid. Balances strength and forgiveness for all-mountain domination.
Shape:
Volume Shifted – Designed to be ridden 3–6 cm shorter than your regular board. Wider underfoot for added surface area, control, and float.
Lightweight Spin Slim Tip/Tail – Reduces swing weight for faster spins and better balance.
Core Construction:
Techno Pop Construction
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Core: 30% Aspen / 25% Paulownia / 45% Recycled PET (from plastic bottles)
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Glass: Unidirectional carbon reinforced with 30° Carbon Mega X and magnesium-infused Techno Fiber bands
This ultra-lightweight, eco-conscious core offers high pop, strength, and a lively feel while reducing environmental impact.
Laminates:
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Spread Toe Carbon – Flat, wide-aligned carbon fibers improve strength and response while minimizing weight and eliminating weak spots found in traditional woven carbon.
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33° Carbon Mesh – Strategically angled carbon fibers enhance torsional response and power transfer from binding zones to contact points.
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S-Glass Strips – High silica glass fibers with excellent tensile strength and elastic rebound for superior durability and snap.
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Triaxial Fiberglass (0° / 45° / 45°) – Multi-angle fiberglass layout ensures optimal flex control and torsional stiffness.
Anti Matter Tech – Travis Rice challenged Mervin's experimental division to create maximum performance with minimum weight. The result: 3D carbon-reinforced “absence of matter” in the tip and tail drastically reduces spin weight for lightning-fast aerial control.
Sidewalls:
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Birch Internal Sidewalls – Natural wood reinforcement for added core strength.
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UHMW Sintered Sidewalls – Ultra-durable sidewalls built to withstand impacts and resist moisture.
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UHMW Tip/Tail Impact Deflection – Reinforced zones to protect your board from nose and tail dings.
Base:
Sintered Knife Cut Base – High-density sintered UHMW base optimized for speed, toughness, and long-term wax retention. Regular waxing and professional maintenance recommended for peak performance.
Edges:
Magne-Traction® – Multiple serrated contact points along the edge deliver unmatched grip and control on icy or hardpack terrain. “Turns ice into powder.”
Topsheet:
Eco Sublimated Bio Beans Top – Made from plant-based oils, this durable, scratch-resistant topsheet features brilliant graphics via an eco-friendly sublimation process.
Graphics:
Art by Adam Haynes
Additional Features:
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Mervin Made – Proudly handmade in Washington, USA at Mervin’s zero-waste factory using environmentally responsible practices.
Binding Compatibility:
2x4 Inserts – Standard insert pattern compatible with most major binding systems.