Arbor Snowboards Explained

Core materials, finishes, running bases, lips and overall board weights are all aspects of a snowboard that are refined and manipulated to produce a board that performs in a way that is pleasing and functional to the serious powder junkie. Most beginner recreational boarders won't be able to feel or be affected by those construction techniques and technologies, so if a few days of resort play each year are all you're planning, consider saving a few hundred on a less sophisticated model. For those of you looking to upgrade to one of our zippy Arbor a-frame snowboards, take a few design variations into consideration to improve your performance on the slopes.

A nice carving motion can be achieved with stiffer boards. Board designers are fond of stretching their creative wings to adjust tortional stiffness with a variety of materials so that the rider gets the perfect amount of twisting motion around those speedy turns. The higher-end Arbor snowboards strike a remarkable balance between maneuverability and stability in turns with this construction.

The pro-level snowboarder will enjoy additional features such as construction to specifically dampen vibrations, or "chatter," through the board. Not only do the materials used to reduce chatter improve the ride along choppy surfaces, but it also serves to make the board more robust overall.

Arbor A-frame Snowboards Tackle Steeps

This is a good all-around board, but definitely not for the faint of heart when it comes to speed. Like other models of Arbor snowboards, this design is constructed with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. It's become a staple among snowboarders because of its durability, excellent flex around hairpin turns and low vibration susceptibility. Arbor a-frame snowboards are a must-have for the serious steeps.