Arbor A-Frame - 2010
Hike out along that burly ridge you’ve been thinking about for years. Line up that couloir everybody talks about but nobody has the balls to ride. Drop in and start with some tight controlled carves… actually forget that suggestion. Aim straight and gun the whole couloir with the fewest number of turns you can. The Arbor A-Frame will meet your needs every meter of the ride. The A-Frame is unbelievably stable at speed and holds aggressive carves faultlessly.
Manufacturer's Description:
A big-mountain gun for riders who want the highest level of on edge performance; this directional machine is designed to lock and hold a deeply carved line, provide tight control in the steeps, and deliver stability ay higher speeds. An inlaid, structural wood top pays respect to snowboarding’s surf roots.
Recommended for freeride riding.
Recommended for big mountain riding.
High cost $
Camber Construction.
Freeride Specific.
Green or Eco Friendly Construction.
Year: 2010
Available Lengths (cm):
158, 162, 166, 170
Riding Style: Freeride
Specifications:
Structural wood topsheet
Rocket sintered base
Shaman wood core (50/50 blend of ultralight Paulownia wood and poplar)
Progressive tri-radial sidecut
Blended Urethane / ABS sidewalls
Hi-load tri-axial glass
Carbon torsion A-frames
FSC sustainable wood
Two year factory warranty
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Snowboard Review:
I’ve always wanted to ride an Arbor, so when the opportunity arose I was at the front of the queue. Four hours later, I’m sat here trying to write a review with adrenaline still coursing through my veins. The A-Frame is a freeride animal! With an extremely directional shape and stiff longitudinal (especially in the nose) and torsional flex you know that it’s meant for one thing and one thing only… balls out charging. Laying out carves on shallow gradients was really enjoyable, the long sidecut radius and stiff flex meant I end up laying down huge effortless hand dragging carves.. enough to put a smile on any snowboarders face. Putting together shorter carves on steeper terrain was easy but felt a little pointless, to be honest the A-Frame only really wants to go down hill, in the fewest turns possible. Charging, the A-Frame is unbelievably stable, the stiff long nose irons out any bumps and the slightly softer tail places you down safe and sound should you leave the ground. A number of times I felt like I was travelling far too quickly, but at crazy speeds the A-Frame inspires so much confidence, you can’t help but aim straight and pray to the high heavens for leniency should it all go terribly wrong.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take the Arbor down any virgin powder fields or cornices, but I’m sure the A-Frame would be perfect for the job, and leave a permanent smile on your face. If you’e an out-and-out freeride or big mountain slayer this board is a dream, and it’s still light enough to encourage the odd laid out method on a powder laden hip. If you don’t like it (which I guarantee you will), there’s no better looking board to hang on your wall. Advanced freeriders need only apply!
Posted by Rich Ewbank in • Arbor
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on September 02, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Hi Rich,
Thank you for this valuable info. Banff is a short distance away from LL. That won’t be a problem. I will contact them to see about the dates.
SWE
on September 02, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Hi Rich,
I just sent them an email, and it came back as undeliverable.
on September 02, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Maybe a phone number would help or the store’s web site.
on January 04, 2012 at 09:15 PM
I ride this board in boardercross comps and freeride in powder and groomers. Carves great. I’m 5’7’‘, 140lbs. and size 9boot. Handles groomers like a boss and floats good in powder when stance is set all the way back.
Would recommend a shorter board (154ish board for someone of my height if your looking to do more freestyle.
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