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Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Arbor Swoon with NOW IPO bindings and Vans Ferra boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Offering up easy all mountain riding that you can count on. Weight: Average. Flex:  The Swoon fits the medium flex description to a T. It’s [...]

Arbor continues to build on their 17 year legacy by supporting the experience of the mountain with the most environmentally responsible, next-level product possible. Their System technology gives riders combinations from jib, park and mountain but they still offer camber for true mountain riders. Combined with their system, you get grip-tech for added contact points [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Mostly hardpacked conditions with some soft spots. Setup: I rode the Arbor Coda with my Union Team and Bent Metal Mortal bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: The Mountain System gave the Coda a lot more life Weight: Average. Flex: The Coda is built for [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Mostly hardpacked conditions with some soft spots. Setup: I rode the Arbor Blacklist with my Union Team, Flux GU15 and GNU B-Famous bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 154cm. First Impression: Very fun and playful mid-wide park board without being a noodle Weight: Average. Flex: The Blacklist is [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA + Boreal, CA + Northstar, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked snow. Setup: I rode the Arbor Poparazzi with Union Atlas Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 152cm. First Impression: Camber isn’t dead – it feels too good to get back on it. Weight: Average Flex: On the softer [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softpacked slush. Setup: I rode the Arbor Draft with Union Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Ideal for spring park laps. Weight: Average Flex: Definitely the softest men’s board in the Arbor line, it’s overall a soft jib board.  The nose [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA + June, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked to powder. Setup: I rode the Arbor Swoon with Union Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: The new Swoon gives women a snowboard that goes along for the ride, wherever you ride. Weight: Average Flex: Medium flex all [...]

Since 1995, Arbor has been evolving their approach to snowboards over the years and derives influence from the skate, surf and art scene you can clearly seen in their snowboards.  They continue to utilize environmental efforts in their snowboards with sustainable riding solutions while building next level technology. For 2012, Arbor continues to offer the [...]

Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Mixture of hardpacked groomers to softpacked powder. Setup: I rode the Arbor Formula with my Union bastardized bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: This is one of those boards that’s an easy forgiving ride for any level of rider and can be ridden anywhere on [...]

Name: Charlie Ninegar (pronounced like vinegar) Job Title: Snowboard Sales and Marketing Manager Employer: Arbor Years on snow: My first trip was around 1993 Days on snow: Lifetime? No idea. This year: 30+ before I dislocated my shoulder riding. Currently Riding: I think the 2011 Coda is the best board I’ve ever ridden. Our System [...]