2021-2022 Arbor Veda Review

If you're the type of girl who seeks out big mountains, loves carving, and craves freeriding, then the Arbor Veda is the snowboard for you. Originally designed for Marie-France Roy to keep up with her big mountain riding, the British Columbia native is always pushing the limits and exploring the far-away boundaries of every mountain. The full camber profile of the Veda will undoubtedly keep up with your need for stability and provides flawless pop and smooth edge-to-edge transitions. The early rise fenders and sintered base make the Veda smooth, fast, and nimble. Whatever condition you face, from powder, to slush, or even hardpack, this board can handle whatever you throw it at.

Arbor Veda Snowboard

Mati riding the Arbor Veda Snowboard

About the Snowboard

The Arbor Veda Snowboard is a freerider's delight. This directional big mountain board was shaped for Marie-France Roy, and enables a style of riding that emphasizes creativity, fluidity, and speed. It has a tapered, setback shape that floats exceptionally well in untracked snow, as well as long lines, a sturdy flex, and a full camber profile that generates plenty of power and response when pushed down the fall line. To finish it off, the board is made with Arbor's signature commitment to sustainability, featuring a plastic-free topsheet that highlights the beautiful and unique woodgrain patterns of the Cedar Powerply.

Sizes (cm)	145, 150, 154
Dimensions (Tip, Waist, Tail - mm, 145 length)	(281.5 - 241.5 - 273.2)
Turning Radius (m, 156 length)	8.15 / 7.25 / 8.15
Camber Profile	Camber

Technical Details

The Veda has not just won my heart over - it's a Transworld Snowboarding Good Wood award winner. Now featuring a 150cm size, the Veda features a system Camber profile that's stable and poppy. A 5 out of 10 flex keeps things on the softer side. The Veda also features Arbor's Upright Fenders to help with float while reducing edge catches. 4 Grip Tech contact points located along the toe and heel edge help with icy days. With a sintered base, it glides over whatever you track through, and the 87cm taper helps the spoon shaped nose float in powder but also creates a more playful feel on groomers so you can get the best of both worlds. To top it off, the Veda uses a plastic-free top sheet and recycled steel edges.

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About the Reviewer:

Name: Mati Ruikkas
Age: 24
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 130lbs
Size Reviewed: 145cm
Location(s): Loveland and Arapahoe Basin, CO
Bindings: Arbor Sequoia S/M
Boots: K2 Cosmo Lace (Size 7)
Riding Style: Fast and aggressive riding is the way I roll, finding any side hits or knuckles to jump off of. I tend to gravitate towards the park more but enjoy the mountain as a whole.

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Ride Impressions:

First impressions of this board, I was completely blown away. The Veda is a board that will meet all your expectations for a more aggressive ride. It's soft enough to be very playful, but has tons of energy when popping off of side hits and doing any rotations. The Veda is quick and responsive, doing exactly what you tell it to do whenever you need it to, from steep pitches to quick park corrections. The edge control is immaculate, allowing you to hold that edge and not give out at high speed. I even took the Veda out on a mogul run and it held its down thru and thru, building momentum at every turn and bump.

Pros

Stable and fast in almost all conditions.
Poppy for ollies and rotations.
Floats through powder like a dream.

Cons

Not for everybody - not ideal for beginners.
Sintered base requires upkeep and wax, especially when conditions change.

Who's It For?

Ladies looking to ride with creativity, looking to evolve with each turn! Jumps, side hits or cliffs are truly the going to be a good time. Ride big mountain, groomers, powder, trees and moguls - everything is a green light on this bad board.

Arbor Veda Review - Bottom Line

The Veda is a top notch board for strong female snowboarders. It can handle just about anything you throw at it, especially if you like freeriding the mountain from top to bottom. You're also in great hands with Arbor products - they pay a lot of attention to how their products are made.