Lots of people ride Arbors. They're great boards. If I didn't have a Never Summer, I'd have an Arbor.

 

rode my buddies arbor nighttrain in a 158. looks good, and it rides pretty damn good too. just a lil heavy and stiff for my liking.

 

Arbor boards are great. You can't go wrong and I doubt you'll be disappointed.

 

I love Arbor. I ride a 2010 Arbor Del Ray and love it.

 

Demo'd an Arbor A-frame and was shocked at how light it was compared to my every day board. It felt great. They have to be some of the most beautiful boards on the mountain.

 

I saw an Arbor A-Frame for sale at the last expo I was at. $600.

It was the first time since my g/f cheated on me 6 years ago that I had contemplated killing someone and running of with their stuff.

 

My husband rode an Arbor Roundhouse for most of last season. Most stable, responsive board he's been on.

I get the feeling that Arbor boards tend to be stiffer than equivalent snowboards from other manufacturers, but I could be way off base there. My first board was the Arbor Eden and I could not learn to turn on it. Bought a softer board after 5 days or so and was linking turns immediately. Took the Eden out again at the end of that season and I stiff found it stiff and hard to turn. I just think the Eden needed a stronger, more aggressive rider.

Regardless, they are sold boards with beautiful topsheets.

 

thanks for the replies! I am a tad concerned about the stiffness, but time will have to tell at this point, although I consider my riding sorta agressive. At least I try to be. :dunno: I should be smart and demo one before committing -- if I can find that here in the East.

 

Nothing but the best!

I am a tad concerned about the stiffness,

I just sold one to a local instructor here in the East. And she is so pumped on this board. I also switched to an Arbor this year, and I LOVE this company. Best graphics, construction and most importantly... best riding performance hands down!

 

Arbors make some of the best boards out there. I'd take one over many of the boards that people on this forum rave about. As with any board, it'll break in with real usage. Keep in mind that most people that complain about overly stiff boards that really aren't that stiff weigh nothing and/or don't ride very hard.

 

I have an Abacus for my pow board but unfortunately I haven't really had a chance to ride it yet. It sure looks pretty hanging up in the garage though.

 

I have rode all of Arbors boards (except the womens) and I've been satisfied with all. I just picked up a 2011 Wasteland which the best way to describe the riding experience is pure sexual.

 

Love my Arbor. I'm guessing you'll love yours as well. Do yourself a favor and buy a lock.

 

without a DOUBT!!!

 

+2

If you're going to lock any board, it should be an Arbor. I don't know if there are any statistics for which boards are most likely to get stolen, but I'm betting a lot of thieves would gravitate toward an Arbor or a Banana.

 

I bet it's Burton. A lot of the thieves are just idiots that are snatching stuff to throw on CL. They recognize the Burton name above all else.

 

I have never ridden an Arbor, but a good friend at work that is a medium/advanced freerider loves his.

 

There's a bunch of youtubes for different boards from BoardInsider (you guys prob already know this) and they gave it a really great rating. Their video gave me the push to order it.

I'm geeking out and tracking its progress east thru fedex ground. Dork alert!!!!!! Can't wait!

 

I just bought a brand New Arbor RoundHouse 163cm for $250.
I am excited to try it, but I have to wait for next season.
I am 6.1" 190# with a size 13 boot. I think This board will be great. well see what happens

 

Well my board (Arbor Cadence 149) arrived last week right along with all the warm weather, and now the rain. Dammit.
I have a plan for stratton or mt snow on friday, but we shal seeeee...after all this wet got only knows what will be left of the snow.
But the board looks great...what a tease...

 

I should add that I had an Arbor Mystic and Coda, and can confirm that Arbor boards are fast as f*ck, the bases are very strong, and overall just a nicely made quality board that is worth every penny.

 

Arbor Element/Roundhouse for beginner/intermediate

Hi, I started boarding a couple of weeks ago and I'm completely hooked. Since the season's almost over it's a great time to look for equipment, and I've fallen in love with the Arbor boards. I'm not interested in tricks, just carving up the mountain and getting faster. I've ridden what are probably mostly lousy rental boards (a K2, Elan, and Rossignol from 149-152 cm). My last day out I had no trouble flying down blue runs; it still felt like my squishy rental boots and tiny flexible board were holding me back, but I could be wrong.

I guess what I'm asking is, am I ready for an Arbor? I'm hesitant to go to something too stiff, too soon. I was looking alternatively at Burton Guru/Malolo; basically I want a freeride board. I've shied away from what I eventually want (Burton Custom X/Supermodel X) because I think those are probably too stiff/speedy. Which will the Arbor more closely resemble? Or will it fall in the middle, which is what I'm hoping for?

I don't mind struggling for a day or two on a stiff board, but if it will set me back or frustrate me all season I'll find something cheap used for next year or just demo all season. What do you think? I'm looking at Rome Targa bindings if I end up with an Arbor BTW.

Mike

 

^^ Your ''beginner'' phase will last for 3-4 trips max.

Get what you want.

 

Sweet. I feel pretty confident but this is not a small investment.

Arbor Element it is.

 

Congrats on the purchase. I ride a 2009 Arbor Westmark 59 and love it to death. It's very light and equally durable. If you don't love your Cadence I'll eat my Westmark. =)

 

I have an older element wide, an older a-frame and a new abacus pow board. I love my arbor snowboards! they all ride better then they look, and I always get complements on how amazing they look!

 

I'm waiting for an A-Frame to go lower than 380 at sportchalet...can't wait to ride that thing...How do you like our boards? Hpw's the A-Frame?

 

Perfect...I'll get the A-Frame asap...ALWAYS Loved that board How long isyour board and how much you weight?. Too bad the new JJones ones aren't available yet..have you sen them?
The Flagship | Description | Jones Snowboards

 

I'm a big guy at 250 and ride the element at 167, a-frame is 174, and abacus is 164. the jones board is about the only thing coming out that looks like it could be real nice! I tried a lib tech mullet and hated it, sold it on ebay and bought the abacus, can't always believe all the marketing hype.