Arbor Snowboard Catalog 2014
Arbor Snowboard Catalog 2014
Arbor Snowboard Catalog 2014
TWIN SHAPING
the system is arbor’s rocker platform. the system has been so successful that we have
we developed it to provide riders with an not had to switch to hybrid style designs,
amazing level of edge control in a design which add camber back into sections of the
that preserves the full range of true-rocker shape. this blended technique can improve edge
benefits. performance, but not without sacrificing some
of the seamless flavor of pure rocker, which
rocker is created by replacing the lengthwise the system preserves.
positive arc of a camber snowboard with
a reverse shape similar to the profile of we developed the system around four
a surfboard. by doing this, the leverage interdependent design features that together
required to release and reengage a snowboard’s create a single platform for all riding styles
traditional contact points is eliminated. this and terrains.
creates a more relaxed ride. expect improved
turn initiation and control, more fluid spins,
slides, presses, and butters, and much better
float in powder.
PA R A B O L I C R O C K E R
a “true-rocker” design based on the parabolic
arc; a shape that gradually reduces the amount
of rocker toward the tips. this ensures that
the outside contact points are close enough to
the snow to reengage when maximum edge control
is needed: loaded turns, higher speeds, bigger
landings. our parabolic rocker provides an
additional layer of on-demand edge control,
again without sacrificing any true-rocker
performance.v
REFERENCE STANCE
MORE ROCKER
LESS ROCKER LESS ROCKER
2014 | THE SYSTEM
GRIP TECH
A sidecut design that creates four additional
contact points under foot for significantly
improved, more direct edge control. The new
contacts also create heel and toe pivot points
that make turning faster and more efficient.
Grip-Tech allows us to offer a “true-rocker”
profile with powerful edge control, and
thus preserve the full range of associated
performance benefits. Grip-Tech also allows
riders with larger feet (up to US men’s 12) to
ride standard width shapes.
P OW E R P LY TWIN SHAPING
to counter the loss of the “leaf spring” like by utilizing “twin” shapes that have centered
effect inherent in camber designs, we turned to stances, we ensure that riders position
our signature power ply technology. by adding an themselves directly over the grip-tech contact
additional structural layer to the board, in the points. this allows them to effectively activate
form of a wood or bamboo topsheet, we significantly grip-tech’s edge performance. note: the need for
enhance board pop and return for much improved built in setback for deep or mixed conditions
true-rocker performance. please note that the is eliminated because of the way the system
formula and poparazzi do not have the power ply improves how a board floats over snow.
COLLECTION
WASTELAND
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS CO LLECTION} ABACUS
ABACUS
SPLITBOARD | SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
2
3
5
4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLEC TION} ROUNDHOUSE
ROUNDHOUSE
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | MID-WIDE | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COL LECTION} ELEMENT
ELEMENT
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
1 2x4 14-Pack Inserts - provide a wide stance range and
micro adjustability; max stance 24.4”/62cm
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLECTION} ELEMENT MINI
ELEMENT MINI
YOUTH MODEL | SYSTEM ROCKER | MINI-TWIN | SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
4
5
7 4
8
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLECTION} CODA
CODA
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COL LECTION} WHISKEY
WHISKEY
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
5
4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS C OLLECTION} SWOON
SWOON
WOMEN’S SPECIFIC | SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLECTION} STEEPWATER
STEEPWATER
CAMBER | DIRECTIONAL | STANDARD WIDTH | STIFF FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLECTION} A-FRAME
A-FRAME
CAMBER | DIRECTIONAL | STANDARD WIDTH | MED-STIFF FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7
6
4 8
9
10
2014 | {THE ROOTS COLLECTION} WATCHTOWER
WATCHTOWER
CAMBER | DIRECTIONAL | WIDE | MED-STIFF FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7
6
4 8
9
10
THE
COLLECTION
WESTMARK
SYSTEM ROCKER | TRUE-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MED-SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ICON COLLE CTION} BLACKLIST
BLACKLIST
SYSTEM ROCKER | TRUE-TWIN | MID-WIDE | MED-SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ICON COLLECTION} DRAFT
DRAFT
SYSTEM ROCKER | TRUE-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
1 2x4 14-Pack Inserts - provide a wide stance range and
micro adjustability; max stance 24.4”/62cm
5 4
7 6
4
8
9
2014 | {THE ICON COL LECTION} CADENCE
CADENCE
WOMEN’S SPECIFIC | SYSTEM ROCKER | TRUE-TWIN | MED-SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ICON COL LECTION} FORMULA
FORMULA
SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
1 2X4 10-PACK INSERTS - provides affordability, and a wider
stance range; max stance 24.4”/62cm
4 3
6 5
8
2014 | {THE ICON COLLE CTION} POPARAZZI
POPARAZZI
WOMEN’S SPECIFIC | SYSTEM ROCKER | MOUNTAIN-TWIN | MEDIUM FLEX
FEATURES
1 4X4 8-PACK INSERTS - provides the lightest weight perfor-
mance and affordability, max stance 24.4”/62cm
4 3
6 5
8
2014 | {THE ICON CO LLECTION} BOOGER
BOOGER
YOUTH MODEL | SYSTEM ROCKER | MINI-TWIN | SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
4
5
7 4
8
2014 | {THE ICON COLLECTION} RELAPSE
RELAPSE
CAMBER | TRUE-TWIN | MID-WIDE | MED-SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
2014 | {THE ICON COLLECTION} DEL REY
DEL REY
CAMBER | TRUE-TWIN | STANDARD WIDTH | SOFT FLEX
FEATURES
5 4
7 6
8
9
BOARD MAPPING
TRANSITION MOUNTIAN PARK STREET
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