Arbor has made a huge leap for longboarding and I’ll tell you how. In 1995 Arbor was founded and they decided unlike the companies that used wood (Which Arbor does, but they use as little as possible) they wanted to improve the performance of a longboard, and make it environmentally friendly and they’ve done just that. Arbor was one of t he first board companies to even think about helping the environment, and that’s no longer no true.
Arbor makes a lot of their boards out of Bamboo, which is a weed and grows up to 4 feet a week! not only does it grow super fast but it’s super durable and flexible just like wood. Arbor isn’t totally based on bamboo however they bought a certain ammount of land and those are the only trees they use. Not only does arbor make some of their boards from bamboo but they make their wheels with a special soybean based polyurethane rather than normal polyurethane which is not only good for the environment but provides great grip.
ARBOR FLEX SERIES: The flex series is great for carving and getting around town I’ve tried all of the flex series boards, and I was very pleased. All of the flex boards as you might have guessed have an excellent flex. Flex and return gives A great feel for both riding the streets and carving at the parks.
ARBOR CARVER SERIES: The carver series as you might have guessed is excellent for carving! the carving series has a lot of flex and a long wheelbase for nice, smooth long turns for the perfect carving experience. I’m not much of a carver but i tried one board from the carver series and even though i couldn’t go car ve down at the parks (it was a shop demo) they turned so nice i almost didn’t give it back.
ARBOR STREET SERIES: The street series is great for riding over rough street terrains because of the way they’re made, they’re bigger and wider which means you can have bigger and wider wheels which will roll over anything in your path. The street is also great for downhill racing, but they have a whole other section just for downhill these are great arbor longboards.
ARBOR TRANNY SERIES: The Arbor tranny series is great for quarter pipes, bowls, or any transition you want really. The tranny series is great because of it’s small wheelbase which makes kickturns super easy while giving you a wide boardsurface to help keep you from falling. The Arbor tranny’s are also made with a recycled glass grip, like a lot of our arbors but the recycled glass is good for the environment and provides superior grip.
ARBOR MINI SERIES: The Minis are great for getting around town especially if you have to be somewhere where you have to pick up, they’re so small and compact that you can just pick them up and carry it wherever you want! whether you’re going to a store, the mall, or even a friends house you can pick it up and stash it anywhere. Not to mention the pinpoint turning and speed that these little boards can give you.
ARBOR ROLLER SERIES: The roller series was made for downhill racing. The rollers are super huge and have a huge wheelbase which gives you excellent stability at high speeds. the roller series is also great for cruising around town at high speeds. The roller series also comes with recycled glass grip like most of our other exceptional arbors.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Arbor Pintail “Pin” Koa Longboard
The Arbor pin koa longboard is great for pushing around town or shredding at the local park. The pin has layers of hard rock maple for stiffness and a layer of koa wood for a little flex, durability, and not to mention a super sexy finish that only koa wood can give. The pin is also very long with a long wheelbase for really long, buttery smooth turns. The way the pin is designed reduces wheelbite because the wood narrows at the ends so there’s no wood for the trucks to touch! Like all of our quality koa arbors the pin comes with a super non-slip clear spray on grip.
The Arbor comes with san clemente trucks but i would suggest sidewinders for the pin because of their quick response and tight turning. The pin also comes with san clemente wheels, but i would suggest arbors or abec 11 gumballs for the best grip and smoothest ride. The pin like all of great longboards isn’t so great if you don’t have great bearings too, I would suggest bones reds, or if you really want to tear down the streets like a pro, I would suggest Sector nine ceramics.
The Arbor comes with san clemente trucks but i would suggest sidewinders for the pin because of their quick response and tight turning. The pin also comes with san clemente wheels, but i would suggest arbors or abec 11 gumballs for the best grip and smoothest ride. The pin like all of great longboards isn’t so great if you don’t have great bearings too, I would suggest bones reds, or if you really want to tear down the streets like a pro, I would suggest Sector nine ceramics.
Arbor Longboards: Roller Series
Arbor longboards Roller series are classic cruisers designed for everyday riding. Arbor Roller series include the Cross Step, Fleetwood, Blunt (koa), Blunt (bamboo), and OSO. All of these boards except the OSO are long in length ranging from 43” to 46” while the OSO board is 30” in length. The Arbor Roller series can be used for simple around town cruising or extreme riding down hills.
The Arbor Roller series offers it all and can be used in various ways. The Cross Step (46” X 10”) and Fleetwood (43” X 9.25”) are built with 6-plys of hardrock maple and Hand-made Stringer Pattern for the finish. The Blunt koa and Blunt bamboo (46” X 9.5”) have different graphics printed on 7-plys of hardrock maple and are completed with a koa deck or bamboo deck, respectively. The OSO (30” X 10”) has its unique Stringer pattern deck with 7-plys hardrock maple. The Arbor Longboards in the Roller series are strong and long-lasting. With the Clear Re-Grip (griptape), the top deck design is distinguished through the clear griptape giving the natural wood a superior look for the board. Arbor longboard Roller series are built to last and ride comfortably with no limits for their uses.
The Arbor Roller series offers it all and can be used in various ways. The Cross Step (46” X 10”) and Fleetwood (43” X 9.25”) are built with 6-plys of hardrock maple and Hand-made Stringer Pattern for the finish. The Blunt koa and Blunt bamboo (46” X 9.5”) have different graphics printed on 7-plys of hardrock maple and are completed with a koa deck or bamboo deck, respectively. The OSO (30” X 10”) has its unique Stringer pattern deck with 7-plys hardrock maple. The Arbor Longboards in the Roller series are strong and long-lasting. With the Clear Re-Grip (griptape), the top deck design is distinguished through the clear griptape giving the natural wood a superior look for the board. Arbor longboard Roller series are built to last and ride comfortably with no limits for their uses.
Arbor Bamboo Bug Female Longboard
The arbor bamboo bug longboard is a great board for the female longboarder. It features a nice light colored top layer of bamboo wood which is very popular among female riders. The bug was designed for women riders and is light weight and is great for cruising the streets. It turns really good as it has a mid ranged wheelbase at only 20 inches long. Make sure to set the bug longboard up with some nice soft 65mm arbor longboard wheels as they make for a great ride. One of the most important things to remember to allow for a great turning longboard is the correct type of truck. The best truck for this longboard would be either a paris, randal, or gullwing charger truck which are longboard specific and are great for smooth turns.
Arbor Bug Longboard Review
Longboards are an amazing way to get around town and an easy way to learn how to skate. The one problem some people tend to have with them is they are too large, especially for the female riders. With that in mind Arbor Longboards designed a women specific longboard called the Bug. The bug is avaliable in two different styles one with bamboo wood and the other with koa wood. The board are essential the same exact longboard. The arbor bug longboard is 36-inches long which is small to mid ranged in size which makes it easy to manuver and also easy to lug around as it isn’t as large as most longboards. It has a 20-inch wheelbase which is the length between the front and back trucks. The wheelbase of this board really allows for nice sharp smooth turns. This longboard also features a slight kicktail which is great if you want to ollie or even to help you turn the board in tight spots.
There are 2 different recommended styles of set-ups for the arbor bug longboard. One is a cruiser specific set-up while the other is more performance driven for your local skatepark as this board is a true hybrid style longboard. The cruiser set-up should have some gullwing charger trucks that allow for nice smooth turns and give the deck enough rise to put some nice 70mm soft wheels on the board which give it the nice smooth ride. If you want a more performance driven ride I would recommend a standard skate truck like some 169mm indy trucks with a harder durometer wheel around 84a or harder so you can shred the parks and still cruise the town. This is a great all around longboard and is highly recommended for any female rider!
There are 2 different recommended styles of set-ups for the arbor bug longboard. One is a cruiser specific set-up while the other is more performance driven for your local skatepark as this board is a true hybrid style longboard. The cruiser set-up should have some gullwing charger trucks that allow for nice smooth turns and give the deck enough rise to put some nice 70mm soft wheels on the board which give it the nice smooth ride. If you want a more performance driven ride I would recommend a standard skate truck like some 169mm indy trucks with a harder durometer wheel around 84a or harder so you can shred the parks and still cruise the town. This is a great all around longboard and is highly recommended for any female rider!
Arbor Pin Longboard Review
If you are looking for a great all around cruising, surf styled, carver longboard look no further than the Arbor Pin longboard. This board is great for any rider and is super stable, fast, and smooth! It comes in 2 different styled graphics and wood; the bamboo top layer wood and also the highly popular hawaiian koa wood. The bamboo arbor pin will have just a little bit more flex to it while the koa wood is much stiffer than bamboo wood. This longboard has one of the longest wheelbases in the arbor longboard series behind only the cross step longboard. It is 46-inches long which makes it great for even riding down hill and the wheelbase creates very smooth surf styled turns. The one draw back you might have with this board is that it tends to be pretty heavy if you have to lug it around campus or for travel.
The recommended set up for the arbor pin longboard is gullwing charger trucks in 9 or 10-inch depending on how aggressive you are going to ride the board. The wide the truck the better for the more aggressive rider as it will have a more sturdy base and make turns easier at high speeds. Set it up with some nice abec 5 bearings and 70-mm arbor longboard wheels to create a smooth fast ride. If you are looking for more of a carving feel then get some retro zigzags in 70mm as they have a wider contact surface to allow for harder carving turns!
The recommended set up for the arbor pin longboard is gullwing charger trucks in 9 or 10-inch depending on how aggressive you are going to ride the board. The wide the truck the better for the more aggressive rider as it will have a more sturdy base and make turns easier at high speeds. Set it up with some nice abec 5 bearings and 70-mm arbor longboard wheels to create a smooth fast ride. If you are looking for more of a carving feel then get some retro zigzags in 70mm as they have a wider contact surface to allow for harder carving turns!
Arbor Slater Carver Longboard Review
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW is what arbor did with the kelly slater edition longboard. The slater longboard used to be part of the flex series of arbor longboards which is their surf style longboard. It made for a nice smooth ride and flowing turns but it also made for a very expensive price tag with the fiberglass layers pressed into the board and the kelly slater name. What they have done this year to give it a new feel and keep the price a little lower with the recession in progress was press the slater graphic onto a carver series board which is maple wood with koa wood top layer. They also changed the color scheme of the graphic but keeping the same feel slater wanted on the longboard. The board was shortened by 1-inch and it is on a swallow-tail shaped deck similar to the surf board. It has the same width and wheelbase as the older board but it much more stiff and more responsive which makes it a better carving style longboard.
Recommended set-up:
The arbor slater longboard is best fitted with 9-inch gullwing charger trucks that allow a nice smooth carve and good stability. The 65mm arbor longboard wheels in the white color really make the graphic of the board pop and are a good choice. If you are looking for a higher end wheel look for some abec 11 grippins which will give more surface area and more friction for better carves. I would also recommened bones reds bearings as they have a good smooth feel and can be easily cleaned for a long lasting price point bearing!
Recommended set-up:
The arbor slater longboard is best fitted with 9-inch gullwing charger trucks that allow a nice smooth carve and good stability. The 65mm arbor longboard wheels in the white color really make the graphic of the board pop and are a good choice. If you are looking for a higher end wheel look for some abec 11 grippins which will give more surface area and more friction for better carves. I would also recommened bones reds bearings as they have a good smooth feel and can be easily cleaned for a long lasting price point bearing!
Hybrid Skate Longboard
Hybrid seems to be the word of the year! Except this time it isn’t talking about a car. It is however a means for transportation. The hybrid is also a longboard produced from arbor which is a company based out of southern california that makes snow and skateboards using environmentally friendly products. This board is called the hybrid as it serves several purposes; longboard stability and speed as well as flat ground and skate park performance. The hybrid board is super stiff with lots of pop and great concave. It is a great mix between skate and longboard.
The arbor hybrid longboard wasn’t designed for bombing hills or hard carves. It is a cruising style longboard that can also be taken to the skate park. So if you are going to be taking this board to the park make sure to get a harder wheel. However if you are looking to get this board primarily as a cruiser and commuter board set it up with some standard trucks and some 65-70mm sized wheels. An abec 5 bearing will do just fine on this board.
The arbor hybrid longboard wasn’t designed for bombing hills or hard carves. It is a cruising style longboard that can also be taken to the skate park. So if you are going to be taking this board to the park make sure to get a harder wheel. However if you are looking to get this board primarily as a cruiser and commuter board set it up with some standard trucks and some 65-70mm sized wheels. An abec 5 bearing will do just fine on this board.
A State of Mind Longboard
The 2009 line up of arbor longboards has brought about several new boards. My favorite is definitely the new mindstate board. It is a compact flex styled longboard that is great for cruising and carving. This board was designed to create fun carves at you generate energetic rebounding turns with the flex pattern of the board. It has four plies of hardrock maple and reinforced with fiberglass to create strength and also give it the flexible feel while keeping the board light weight to maximize performance! The top layer of koa wood also helps add pop out of the turns giving it a very unique feel unlike any other longboard.
I prefer to keep the arbor mindstate longboard light weight as that is what it was designed for. A light high performance longboard truck is the randal r-ii downhill styled truck. A nice soft gushy grippy wheel from 65-70mm in size is perfect for this board and will help for optimal turns. Bones bearings are the best on the market and the bones reds are a great product for a great price so that is what I recommend for this board!
I prefer to keep the arbor mindstate longboard light weight as that is what it was designed for. A light high performance longboard truck is the randal r-ii downhill styled truck. A nice soft gushy grippy wheel from 65-70mm in size is perfect for this board and will help for optimal turns. Bones bearings are the best on the market and the bones reds are a great product for a great price so that is what I recommend for this board!
The NEW Arbor Slater Longboard
The kelly slater longboard has been discontinued and remodeled with the new 7-ply maple wood and koa top grain with a fish tail or swallow tail cut-out. This new styled board is very fast and provides the sharpest hardest carving board in the arbor carver series line-up. It offers the shortest wheelbase which allows for the harder carving sharp turns. The board is lightweight and high performing! The artist Jake Pickle desgined the board to represent Kelly Slaters life as a surfer, which is all about surfing, music, travel, and friends.
Don’t cut yourself short on the arbor kelly slater longboard. Make sure to equip this board with some good parts. Gullwing charger trucks in the white and blue color match up nicely with this board. Also add some 65mm arbor longboard wheels. For bearings I wouldn’t recommened anything lower than abec 7 and would prefer bones swiss bearings in this board for myself!
Don’t cut yourself short on the arbor kelly slater longboard. Make sure to equip this board with some good parts. Gullwing charger trucks in the white and blue color match up nicely with this board. Also add some 65mm arbor longboard wheels. For bearings I wouldn’t recommened anything lower than abec 7 and would prefer bones swiss bearings in this board for myself!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Eco-Friendly Longboard Company
Arbor got into the longboard skateboard industry in 1999. Arbor longboards goal has been to use environmetally friendly materials in all of their longboards. At the same time Arbor has the goal to keep the boards high performance and also very visually appealing. When arbor started they were one of only a few longboard companies looking to help save the planet. Today they more of them have jumped on the boat and are trying to do the same thing.
Today, Arbor advocates the idea that you can’t just be “green” for the sake of being green. If it were that easy we’d all be wearing hemp. Choosing an environmentally friendly alternative should not involve sacrificing performance. Rather – you should expect improved design via eco-solutions accessed in responsible ways. This modern approach to environmental thinking and skate design is what Arbor is all about.
To that end, Arbor Longboards eco-materials are chosen to improve the performance and style of our skateboards, while reducing the impact their production has on the planet. All of these natural materials, including our maple plys, are sustainably sourced. In addition, we reclaim the wood and bamboo by-product created during construction for use in other Arbor products or by outside companies.
Arbor longboards are definitely a green alternative and a great way to help save the planet and stop global warming. Make sure to check out the Arbor longboard line-up before purchasing your next board.
Today, Arbor advocates the idea that you can’t just be “green” for the sake of being green. If it were that easy we’d all be wearing hemp. Choosing an environmentally friendly alternative should not involve sacrificing performance. Rather – you should expect improved design via eco-solutions accessed in responsible ways. This modern approach to environmental thinking and skate design is what Arbor is all about.
To that end, Arbor Longboards eco-materials are chosen to improve the performance and style of our skateboards, while reducing the impact their production has on the planet. All of these natural materials, including our maple plys, are sustainably sourced. In addition, we reclaim the wood and bamboo by-product created during construction for use in other Arbor products or by outside companies.
Arbor longboards are definitely a green alternative and a great way to help save the planet and stop global warming. Make sure to check out the Arbor longboard line-up before purchasing your next board.
New Arbor Longboards Coming Soon!!!
Arbor Longboards has announced they will be updating several graphics on their longboards early 2012. They will also be offering completely new longboards! Keep your eyes peeled for details on our blog.
Arbor Kelly Slater Longboard
Arbor Longboard Kelly Slater – Complete
Sustainably Sourced Hardrock Maple Plys – Maple provides the best blend of durability and light-weight performance. It’s also redially available and affordable, allowing Arbor Longboards to offer a price point that is uncommonly low for an eco-product.
Sustainably Sourced Koa Finish Ply – Koa’s dense grain adds structure, which improves return, while providing a unique pattern on each skate and true heritage. Koa wood was used by the Hawaiians to build the 1st surfboards 1,000 years ago.
Recycled Glass – Crushed recycled glass is used in our clear re-grip to replace highly processed grip tapes – allows the natural grain to remain visible, while providing better performance than the silica bead-based alternatives.
Water-Based Finishes – All Arbor Longboards are produced using a water-based sanding sealer and final finish as the best way to help protect the air we all breath, especially when skating…
Recycled Plastic Risers – All Arbor Longboard Completes are shipped with recycled plastic risers, which helps both Arbor and our customers reduce our reliance on petroleum and contribution to land fills.
Reclaimed Wood By-product – all wood by-product created during the production of our skates is reclaimed for use in other Arbor products or by outside companies, which helps stretch a key resource, while reducing the strain on land fills and forests.
Arbor Longboard Kelly Slater Specifications:
Length: 38″
Wide Point: 8.75″
Wheel Base: 25.25 to 26.25″
Wheels: 65mm-78a”
Trucks: Gullwing 9”
Shape: Concave, Reverse Rocker
Construction: 4-Plys of Fiberglass Reinforced Hardrock Maple, Hawaiian Koa Finish Ply, Clear Re-Grip.
Arbor Longboards
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Arbor Skate Longboard Company
Arbor Skateboards released its first skateboards in ‘99. Since day one, the goal has been to use environmentally friendly, natural materials such as Arbor Koa Wood Longboards and Arbor Bamboo Wood Longboards to create a better made, better looking, better performing Arbor longboard. When we started, we were one of only a handful of companies talking about protecting the planet. That has finally changed.
Today, Arbor advocates the idea that you can’t just be “green” for the sake of being green. If it were that easy we’d all be wearing hemp. Choosing an environmentally friendly alternative should not involve sacrificing performance. Rather – you should expect improved design via eco-solutions accessed in responsible ways. This modern approach to environmental thinking and skate design is what Arbor Longboards are all about.
To that end, our eco-materials are chosen to improve the performance and style of our skateboards, while reducing the impact their production has on the planet. All of these natural materials, including our maple plys, are sustainably sourced. In addition, we reclaim the wood and bamboo by-product created during construction for use in other Arbor products or by outside companies.
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