Comments on: Snowboard Review: 11-12 Arbor Swoon

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:09:39 +0000

In reply to Chris. The Flight is based off of the Cadence which means the flight has the same true rocker parabolic arc, same full wood topsheet and FSC Certified Poplar Core, same 2×4 14-Pack Inserts, Recycled Steel Edges and all the same System set of technologies that are available in the Cadence. However there are differences, most notably is the cadence comes with a sintered base and the flight’s extruded, the cadence has a deep shadow flex in the core and the flight has a medium (the shadow is a thinning of the core profile between the bindings). So the flight is going to be a touch stiffer than the cadence and more suited to all mountain performance. Definitely sounds like a cheaper option if you want something like the Swoon but more suited from the Cadence. Hope that helps!

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:07:26 +0000

In reply to Kristen. The Swoon would be a great choice and definitely a comparable board to the Burton Feelgood. With Burton, you pay more for the brand name and there are definitely brands that are cheaper that do just as good. I would definitely recommend the Swoon.

By: Shay

Shay — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:05:57 +0000

In reply to Adam. Hi Adam, awesome on the new board for the wife! 156 is on the big side for her weight and depending how old the K2 is it just might have been too heavy, too old and too big for her (and maybe too wide if it was the wide version). Construction has improved a lot in the past couple years. What is her riding level right now? The Arbor Swoon would be a good first board, definitely handles the mountain and great for progressing with. For size, look at a 151-153cm for her. I'd really recommend demo'ing the latest boards from a local shop and she can find one that suits her riding style the best.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:10:04 +0000

Shay,

I’m looking to get my wife a new arbor board. I have a question on size. She switched from skiing last season to boarding this season and she loves it, however she’s been riding my old k2 brigade and the board washes out at higher speeds. It wants to pull itself out from under you and flip you forward. I actually had the same problem when I rode the board. Anyway it’s a 156 and she feels like maybe is because of the size. I’m guessing its just a sh$&y ride in general. She’s 5’11” and weighs 135lbs. What board would you recommend and what size? She rides every weekend in the Tetons ( targhee )
Thanks,

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:42:35 +0000

I am buying a new board and consider myself to be an advanced boarder. With boards going on sale now though, I’ve found this board for about $100 cheaper than the Burton Feelgood Flying V. Do you think the extra $100 is worth it for the Burton board? I prefer powder and laying fresh tracks off-piste when possible, but when conditions call for it, I play in the park.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:32:26 +0000

Thanks for your review! Do you know anything about the 2011/2012 Arbor Flight available from REI? From what I can tell it seems to be based closely off the Swoon, only with a different design and Bamboo plies rather than poplar. The Flight retails for around $100 less than the Swoon, so I’m guessing there’s got to be some more differences.

Pretty much I’m curious to know if the Flight is a good value – I’m interested in buying the Swoon for my girlfriend but would like to avoid paying over $400.

http://www.rei.com/product/820286/arbor-flight-snowboard-womens-20112012

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:41:41 +0000

Keither, it’s less contact points than MTX so won’t be as grippy but helps on hardpacked/icy. Yep it has griptech.

Elin, Sweet on the new board for a new location! Both boards would be totally good for all mountain freestyle handling.

By: Elin

Elin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:07:56 +0000

Hey Shay,
I’m looking to buy a new board after recently moving to Vancouver and hitting whistler mountain as much as possible. I am an intermediate rider a bit out of practice after having lived in the tropics for a while. Im 5″6 and 135lbs and looking for a board that can pretty much do anything. I cant decide between the arbor swoon or the NS infinity. I really like to just cruise around, both powder and groomers with the occasional park ride. Looking to step up my game! I’ll also need a board that will perform well in all conditions – got any tips?

Thanks!

By: keither

keither — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:59:08 +0000

Wait….. does this one even have Grip-Tech? and it’s a womans board, but I still wanna know how the grip-tech feels

By: keither

keither — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:58:03 +0000

All I wanna know is how the Grip-Tech rides? Similar to Magnetraction?