Comments on: Snowboard Review: 10-11 Arbor Formula

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:43:22 +0000

First time,

When you try on boots, you want your toes to barely touch the end but not be curled over. Boots will pack out after you break them in. If you can wear the 6 without your toes being curled over, I would buy those but you will have to break them in.

Both of those would be great choices for bindings!

By: first time

first time — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:13:48 +0000

Should you go for boots that are 0.5 of a size to big or too small? I fit both the 6 and 7 and there’s no 6.5. 7 has more width room then the 6 but my toes might not be touching the front when I’m standing normally.

Spent so much time looking at boots that I haven’t looked at bindings. What should you look at there? Considering last year’s Union Milan and Burton Stiletto – any suggestions btwn the 2?

Thanks.

By: Shay

Shay — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:26:15 +0000

First time, keep trying other brands. See if you can find Salomon, Burton, other major brands to try on. You’ll get a better feel for fit and hopefully secure your right heel better. It’s all comfort and good fit. Lacing is dependent on what you want to try/prefer. I like dual BOA because it keeps me locked in, no loosening and it’s independent so upper/lower can be different.

By: First time

First time — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:06:17 +0000

Three different boots I’ve tried on all feel about the same – K2 Haven BOA, K2 Sapera BOA, Van Veil BOA Focus. They all feel comfortable; right heel is a bit loose but not lifting much. The Sapera has the interesting ankle/heel conda system, Haven is more of beginners boot, and Veil has the double BOAs. Any suggestions as to what other factors I should consider?

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:01:17 +0000

Anthony, Awesome on looking at the formula, it’s a great board to progress with and it won’t hold you back. For size, go with the 155cm it’s better suited to your weight without being too big for you.

First time, take a look at the Arbor Swoon. You don’t need a men’s board with your boot size. For boots, try them on. Fit is everything for boots and brands all fit differently.

By: First time

First time — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:13:22 +0000

My boot size is 7-7.5, 135lbs, no particular style I think…. I’m also looking at BOA boots right now and can’t decide between last season’s K2 Haven, K2 Sapera, Salomon Peral, Salomon Ivy or Flow Lotus.

The salesperson never mentioned that this board wasn’t a women one…

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:27:22 +0000

IM thinking of getting this board… IM a male..5’9-5’10…155 lbs… Size 8.5 boot…. I’m new to boarding… Only started last season… Still working on turns and all that… But I just got my Burton Ruler boots and just recently found this board for a good price… IM unsure there size I should get 155 or 158…i was thinking 158… But I would like your opinion… Not ready for park yet… Just want to enjoy riding the mountain and learning… help me out Shay… Would this board be good for me to learn on?

By: Shay

Shay — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:27:12 +0000

First time, what’s your boot size, weight and riding style? Unless you have a bigger boot size, I’d suggest going with a women’s board. Arbor makes great snowboards, definitely good quality.

By: first time

first time — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:53:36 +0000

As a female that’s only snowboarded 3-4 time is it a good idea to invest in this board or the burton brand I’ve rented with lesson pkg? Is it good quality?

By: Shay

Shay — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:45:37 +0000

Jenario,

It’s hard to say but the formula sounds like it won’t progress you riding. It’ll be easy for you and forgiving but if you want to advance more with a stiffer more charging board it’d be a tough call on this board. Since it’s the end of the season now, start looking around to see what deals are out for boards.