Comments on: Arbor Snowboards 2009-2010

By: KayJee

KayJee — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:45:14 +0000

It’s the end of The Element as we know it! It’s hard to resist the temptation of making a change for the sake of change and Arbor too heeded to the call. New Element design denies itself. It used to be a symbol of tranquility, self assurance and uniqueness, now it’s a copy cat. Too sad…

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:50:04 +0000

I think that Arbor have really cut out alot of their existing fans with these new graphics. Don't get me wrong some of them, in my opinion, surpass the 2009 models, the Westmark, Wasteland and the Del Ray all look Awesome. But, for me some of the beauty and simplicity of the boards has been lost, like in the case of the element. I love my 09 element but the 2010 element graphics just do not reflect the riding qualities of that board now; its not a death/skull type of company. Glad to see that the A-frame has remained the same though, that board has a sweet graphic! I was kind of hoping that the dove/crow graphic found on one of their 09 skateboards would appear on a board this year but alas no.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 06 May 2009 07:53:00 +0000

Arbor boards ride really well, I love the company’s ethos and enviro stand but these graphics dont fit that at all, maybe they are going for the “hell yeah, thats so dope ” market. disapointed. Really loved their graphics from 2 seasons back. These suck

By: Shayboarder

Shayboarder — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:54:00 +0000

No crossbow, but looks like the nightrain will take it over or have similiar features..just a different size run. Hard to tell right now.

The reverse camber model is the draft.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:47:00 +0000

Whatever is happening to the Crossbow? Are they not making it any more? Or has it changed into the Nightrain model?

Also is Arbor gonna be making any reverse camber/rockered bases next year?

Dammit Arbor, I hope you don't screw things ups.

By: Shayboarder

Shayboarder — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:33:00 +0000

Eden definitely gets the beautiful graphics, cadence for 09-10 I am not a fan of but it was a good ride board…just not the most pleasing graphic.

By: GhostintheToast

GhostintheToast — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:40:00 +0000

God I just cannot get over how UGLY most of these designs are. Arbor, what were you thinking?? You old stuff was SO DAMN GOOD.

My wife was very seriously considering buying a Cadence or Push, but certainly not this year's models. Looks like a Never Summer for her.

Arbor, if you're going to go out on a limb with a 'goth' design lineup I suggest running duel designs with your normal, generally excellent and understated zen style as well!

disgusted,
Ghost

By: GhostintheToast

GhostintheToast — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:08:00 +0000

Totally agree, but I think I liked last year's gfx better to be perfectly honest.

The skulls everywhere are tired. I like the clean, somewhat simple zen themes far better.

Great blog, I know your friend designed the new Coda but the silkprint art that was on last years board is an impossible act to follow.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Arbor always has the raddest graphics. I have the first year wasteland 159 for my all mountain charger and luv it. And the structurn base really works when you hit the flat areas. The graphics this year make me want boards I don’t even need!
Thanks for posting Shay.