Arbor A-Frame Review at Board Insiders - Real Riders, Real Reviews

From the manufacturer:
A big-mountain gun for riders who want superior on-edge performance; lock-n- hold deeply carved lines, find powerful control in the steeps and amazing stability at speed. New bamboo power rails deliver improved return.


Very stable at high speeds, no chatter Held edges well, too well at times Floated in the pow Perfect stiffness to point and go	Feels a little catchy in super heavy snow, hard to maneuver Slow to engage turns at times Wanted more pop Too stiff to butter or press

The A-Frame has a long standing history in the Arbor lineup. It has practically defined a freeride board for the last 10 years (and the Burton Supermodel). But with Arbor's new Mountain System and the proliferation of alternative cambers is there still a place for this board? We say yes, for now. Bryan summed up it best, "it's predictable." Great in the pow, and the dampened ride made for less playful yet fast descents. It will be interesting to see how time will treat this once legendary board.

Shape: Directional

Flex: Directional

Inlaid Wood Power Ply

Rocket Base

Shaman Core

Mountain Stance: Max Stance: 24.4" / 62 cm

2-YEAR WARRANTY

"The Freerider's Dream"

by Mike S on January 18th, 2012

Level of Boarder: Expert
Bindings Used: Burton Cartel's 2011

Pros: -Very damp and stable-Excellent carving ability, it springs you out of turns nicely and allows you transition smoothly into the next carve-Very smooth ride
Cons: -None

Comments: I don't think its valid to say that this board "can't rock the park" or "needs more pop" simply because this board ISNT a park/freestyle board; its meant for freeriding. You guy's criticize it for being too stiff to butter or press, yet this misleads readers; this board isn't designed to butter or press, its designed to rock down a mountain transitioning from one carve to the next

Flex: Stiff
Weight: Light
Turning: 10
Stable: 10
Pop: 1

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2011 Arbor A-Frame

"The Freerider's Dream"