ARBOR · A-Frame Snowboard
A-Frame Snowboard
26/27 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Simple solid
Sizes
Expert reviews 2
A board that has been carried through many versions, and this generation is the best yet. It brings a snowsurf take to hard carving while still floating easily for a full-camber ride. It is very technical and catchy, so not for intermediates.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
A heavily tapered directional full camber. It floats surprisingly easily for a full-camber board.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
On the stiff side — a technical board that wants to be driven.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Advanced and up — it is very technical and catchy, so not for intermediates.
Good
- ✓Excellent for hard carving
- ✓Easy float for a full-camber ride
- ✓Turns initiate very fast
- ✓Grips hard on firm snow
Not so good
- —Catchy and unforgiving
- —Not for intermediates
A camber freeride board that gives you a fast, locked-in feel on groomers. Carving and high-speed stability are its strengths, but performance falls off on messy snow and it demands technique.
Base shape (camber)
Camber
A camber-dominant construction with Uprise Fenders (side lift) and Grip Tech bumps added. It secures edge hold while creating forgiving riding.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A stiff flex at 8 out of 10, though compared with boards in its class it sits toward the medium end of stiff.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For advanced to expert riders. It fits riders prioritising carving and high-speed performance and demands deliberate weight distribution.
Good
- ✓Very fast and well damped, absorbing rough terrain well
- ✓Outstanding carving with a powerful edge bite
- ✓Stable at speed with strong pop out of turns
- ✓Surprisingly forgiving for such an aggressive design
Not so good
- —Relying on the Uprise Fenders on hardpack makes it feel edgeless and washy
- —Lower powder float than comparable boards
- —The directional design means weak switch performance
- —It demands deliberate weight distribution and full engagement
