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They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. And for snowboarding, that first step is a heck of a lot easier on the Arbor Foundation Snowboard. This aptly named snowboard is the perfect platform on which to perfect the craft of sliding sideways on frozen water. It has a fully rockered profile, which means the edges curve away from the snow instead of towards it, so turn initiation is easy and catch free. The flex of the board is smooth and soft for easy rideability, and the build itself is done as sustainably as possible, which doesn't do anything to make the board easier to ride, but does make it easier for all of us to keep riding further into the future, so that's a big win for everyone!
System Rocker – If you want a surfy ride, natural float, buttery turns and spins, and catch-free tracking across the snow - all with highly reliable edge hold - then Arbor's System Rocker shapes are for you. System Rocker progressively reduces the amount of rocker toward the tip and tail and allows the outside contacts to easily engage when max edge hold is needed.
Flex Rating – 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Grip-Tech – A tri-radial sidecut design that is not "blended." Natural shaping intersections, that in the past were eliminated, have been transformed into heel and toe contact points that provide a direct, more ergonomic way to grip the snow when additional control is needed.
Highland Core – Arbor's most versatile core, constructed with a 1:2 blend of poplar and paulownia, for super light weight performance, durability, and return.
Biax Glassing – A biax over biax lay–up that’s designed for park and street inspired all-mountain riding. Also creates a good platform for learning.
360° Fully Wrapped Sidewalls – Eliminates the need for tip fill, while effectively tying the whole snowboard together. A technology that delivers incredibly tight tolerances for improved board life and durability.
Extruded Base – A tough, user-friendly extruded base that delivers ease of repair.
Recycled Steel Edges – Highly durable, recycled steel edges embody Arbor's key values: quality and sustainability.
Factory Tuned – Arbor detunes the tip and tail contact points on all of their snowboards for a catch-free ride before they leave the factory.
Bio Resin – Bio-Resin is a replacement for traditional petroleum based resin that doesn't affect performance or usability. The ingredients that go into it are sourced as co-products or waste products of other industrial processes and are manufactured employing green chemistry techniques that reduce the carbon footprint of the material by up to 40% when compared to its petroleum based equivalent.
Wend Natural Wax – All Arbor snowboards hit the shop floor ready to ride with Wend Natural Wax.
2x4 Ten Pack Inserts
Size (cm) | 148 | 152 | 155 | 156MW | 158 | 159MW | 161 | 162MW |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1119 | 1156 | 1183 | 1190 | 1210 | 1217 | 1237 | 1244 |
Tip Width (mm) | 288.4 | 291.4 | 294.1 | 304 | 296.7 | 305.9 | 299.3 | 308.6 |
Waist Width (mm) | 248 | 249 | 250.5 | 260 | 252 | 261 | 253.5 | 262.5 |
Tail Width (mm) | 288.4 | 291.4 | 294.1 | 304 | 296.7 | 305.9 | 299.3 | 308.6 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 8.2 / 7.3 / 8.2 | 8.35 / 7.45 / 8.35 | 8.5 / 7.6 / 8.5 | 8.55 / 7.65 / 8.55 | 8.65 / 7.75 / 8.65 | 8.7 / 7.8 / 8.7 | 8.8 / 7.9 / 8.8 | 8.85 / 7.95 / 8.85 |
Stance Setback (in) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stance Setback (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rider Weight (lbs) | 106-186 | 112-192 | 118-198 | 118-198 | 124-204 | 126-206 | 130-210+ | 132-212+ |
Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Mid-Wide | Regular | Mid-Wide | Regular | Mid-Wide |
An all-purpose binding that shreds the fine line between freestyle and freeride with grace, the Nitro Rambler Snowboard Bindings feature a mid-flex "6" with enough looseness to tweak and enough power to lay into a turn. The Rambler features the Transmission Base, Ergo Highback, and a 3˚ canted footbed to keep things nice an ergonomic for all-day comfort.
Flex Rating – 6.5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Transmission Base Frame
Board Saver Technology – The corners of the baseplates are rounded to reduce friction where the binding and board meet. The result is a more natural flex and feel, and reduced stress to your board in these areas.
3° Canted Footbed – Canting puts your knees and body in the most natural and ergonomic position on the board. Stay out longer and ride longer.
2 x 4 Mini Disc with Angle Lock – Smaller in footprint and with less impact on the natural flex of your board, Nitro's mini disk sets the standard in disk functionality. The new snap feature lets you choose and lock in your binding angle before you mount your bindings - set it once, never lose it again!
Ergo Highback
Cable Reinforced Connectors – Over-molded stainless steel cables inside of the connector straps work to prevent stretch and breakage.
Perfect Fit Ankle Strap
B.E.S.T. Convertible Toe Strap
Easy Entry Buckles & Ratchets – These S-curved ratchet straps stay out of your way when stepping into the binding. The wide-mouth buckle funnel helps you guide the ratchet for an ultra fast, precise bite of your buckles.
Forged Aluminum Speedwheel Buckles – The strongest and lightest aluminum lever combined with the smoothness of a polymer Speedwheel. These buckles work like a dream and last forever - no stripping, no slipping!