ARBOR · Mantra Snowboard
Mantra Snowboard
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Accent colour
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 1
An all-mountain board putting a centred-stance directional twin on traditional camber. The fenders make it forgiving for full camber, and switch (5/5) and pipe (4.5/5) are particularly good. Powder is weak, though, and the softish flex means it isn't enough for charging at speed. It suits intermediates who want camber's responsiveness while avoiding the catch.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
Traditional camber with a centred-stance directional twin. Thanks to Arbor's Uprise fenders, it catches an edge less despite being full camber, giving a 'half locked-in' feel. Grip Tech assists hardpack grip.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-soft flex (4/10). It's forgiving, easy to handle and comfortable to press. In exchange, support runs short as speed rises on rough snow.
Where it shines
Who it suits
It fits intermediates who want camber's responsiveness but find traditional camber's edge catch daunting. For riders lapping the whole resort — its character isn't about pushing aggressively.
Good
- ✓The centred stance makes switch riding top-tier (5/5)
- ✓Particularly good in the pipe (4.5/5)
- ✓The fenders reduce edge catch for full camber
- ✓Variable snow and jumps both rate a respectable 4/5
Not so good
- —Weak in powder (2/5)
- —The softish flex means it gets knocked around at speed on rough snow
- —Carving and speed rate 3/5, which isn't enough for aggressive riding
