ARBOR · Mantra Snowboard
Mantra Snowboard
- Colour
- Beige · Wood · Grey · White · Lavender
- Design
- Simple solid
- Sizes
- 139 · 143 · 147 · 151 cm
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This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
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.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
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.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
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.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
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.
What the review liked
- ✓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
What the review found lacking
- —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
