There are some big changes going on at the Arbor Collective. New for the 2014-15 season are 360 degree full wrapped edges which will allow these boards to have a THREE YEAR WARRANTY. That’s a huge commitment to bring the customer quality products. Arbor is still committed to following a sustainable approach to design. All wood and bamboo comes from renewable sources, 30% of the power ply topsheet is made with bio-plastic (no toxic clear coats), and steel edges are made from 60% recycled steel. In addition to these products, all dyes are water-based and factory wax is made from sustainable non-fluoro ingredients. For the new season, you’ll see new shapes and excellent artwork.
The Westmark and Westmark Mid-Wide (previously the Blacklist) are coming at you next year with a slightly lower price- $395.
The other freestyle boards from Arbor are coming in with sweet graphics. See below the new Draft, Cadence, and Relapse. The Relapse is going to have a Mid-Wide counterpart as well to take the place of the Del Ray.
Next year’s Swoon will have the same tip design as the Coda did this year. Notched tips give you a) less swingweight, b) allow Arbor to use less material, and c) sprays the pow a little differently. These big mountain boards are stiff and poppy with their bamboo topsheets. The artwork is on point and we’re excited to see these next year!
Finally we have the new Shreddy Krueger. Probably the best name for a board this year. This directional, medium flex, swallowtail board is made for pow slashing. It has Arbor’s signature parabolic rocker with grip tech design. The rocker in the nose is more severe than in the tail to allow you to surf the pow. The grip tech makes this board ride well all mountain too with excellent edge hold. It’s fast and ready to crush it. The Shreddy Krueger comes in 156cm, 159cm, and 162cm. This was one of my favorite boards during the demo days and I’ll surely pick one up for next year. It feels slightly different from a normal shaped board but could work as an everyday board too for the advanced to expert level rider.
Update: New Arbor Snowboards on sale now! Browse our selection here.
I am really interested in picking up an Arbor snowboard – Last Season I spent 3 days in Vail, 1 in Beaver Creek and 2 in Breck. I love Colorado! I was riding a burton antler at the time. The snow was great, the board is a 160.5 twin with a centered stance. I have a 23″ stance. I am looking to upgrade to an Arbor – I like the softer side rather than a stiff deck. My thoughts are the 161 Arbor Element – would this is a good choice for a centered stance all mountain board? if not the, Coda seems very similar and I don’t know the difference or why I would chose 1 over the other. I’m not a park guy. I’ll ride through, hit a jump, ride straight over a box but that is all. I want tress and natural features all day long. As for groomers, they are used to get me where I need to go and to bomb on the way home for the day.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I do see you have the Coda which is the plus, any experience or maybe you sold out of the Element – please let me know and be honest. Jones from what is see, tends to be a bit stiffer and does have a real set back stance. Correct me if I am wrong.
Thank you!
Phil