Lib Tech T. Rice Apex Orca vs Never Summer Proto Type 3

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Lib Tech T. Rice Apex Orca leans more powder, while the Never Summer Proto Type 3 leans more freestyle. The Lib Tech T. Rice Apex Orca uses a directional shape while the Never Summer Proto Type 3 is twin. The Lib Tech T. Rice Apex Orca has a hybrid (camber/rocker) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Never Summer Proto Type 3 uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Lib Tech T. Rice Apex Orca is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.