So It's getting about time to head to bed but I just have to write about this board since I was out and saw someone ride by with it, he joined me in a small sesh on my warm-up hill. Not only is this board absolutely beautiful looking from the koa in my opinion, but it's unbelievably stable down hills and sliding it was cake, the boards cut should be especially reminiscent for snowboarders with the sidecut. Also the axis's camber gives a slight-medium flex for those who enjoy more flexible boards but with the ability to tackle hills as well.
The Arbor axis Koa also has a drop through mount for better carving, sliding, and downhill performance, as well as a slight nose and kicktail (more of a hangover really) for shuv it's, and g-turns and such, although there are probably better boards for techier tricks. I was lucky and this guy had it set up with Paris Adam Coltons, bones ceramics, and some Orangatang in heat's. But I can tell you right now, you don't need this setup to have this board perform well, I would actually just recommend getting some randall 180's (not too fond of Paris, for my own reasons but you could get these also), any of the Orangatangs to suit your needs, and some bones reds, this is just my choice set up, but if you already know what you like then just throw it on and enjoy. I recommend this board to anyone looking for an awesome freeride, sliding, or light bombing board, with a bit of a different feel. Normally I don't feel as secure even with the slightest touch of flex but this board was extremely comfortable and stable even at somewhat high speeds. Also if you're a little strapped for cash this board can compete with the best of them, so this board is especially amazing for those looking for a first board, and will surprise even the oldest riders for the price that it is.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Arbor Pin Bamboo Longboard
Since 1995, the Arbor Collective has been crafting skateboard longboards from eco-friendly materials and construction methods. The Venice, CA based company is particularly known for the Arbor Pin Bamboo Longboard. The classic carving longboard has a bamboo pin-tail deck which measured 46 inches in length and 9.5 inches in width.
Nine-inch Gullwing Charger trucks, 72mm 75a Slalom Series wheels, and Abec 5 bearings come standard. Graphics by Nanami Cowdroy further make this board stand out. In terms of performance, the Arbor Bamboo Pin can take on even the steepest hill runs.
The Holidays are Here
The holidays have finally arrived and with them come all the frustrations of holiday gift shopping. From sitting in traffic to fighting crowds and standing in line, the holiday shopping seasons is not something a lot of people look forward to. Luckily, though, online shopping has finally overcome the Shipping & Handling hurdle with rock-bottom shipping costs and ultra-fast delivery times. It’s finally economical and convenient to shop online.
It’s always been my goal to spend as little time out in the holiday shopping mess as possible. That’s why I’ve always turned to the internet for my holiday needs. But this year I noticed the shipping rates are even lower than last year’s. Pair that with the low prices I already find online and it’s more than worth it to shop from the comfort of my home or office. I have an old-school skater buddy who collects skateboards so this year think I’ll wow him with a thoughtful gift from Arbor longboards. Not only will I get a great gift without leaving the house, he’ll feel like he owes me some beers. It’s a win-win.
Arbor Bamboo Axis Longboard Review
Arbor Bamboo Axis Longboard
The arbor bamboo axis is the newest shaped longboard from arbor. It is a drop through model that allows high speed with lots of stability. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It was designed symmetrically allowing you to ride the board forward or backwards with the same feel. It has a medium flex to the deck which allows you to carve nice and smoothly.
When setting up the bamboo axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
The arbor bamboo axis is the newest shaped longboard from arbor. It is a drop through model that allows high speed with lots of stability. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It was designed symmetrically allowing you to ride the board forward or backwards with the same feel. It has a medium flex to the deck which allows you to carve nice and smoothly.
When setting up the bamboo axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
Arbor Koa Axis Longboard Review
Arbor Koa Axis Longboard
The arbor koa axis is one of the newest shapes in the arbor family. It is a drop through model that was built with speed and stability in mind. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It has a symmetrical shape allowing you to ride the board either way with no difference at all. The shape of the board was inspired by arbors roots, SNOWBOARDING. It has a medium flex to it which allows you to carve nice a smooth without too much bounce and just enough flex.
When setting up the koa axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
The arbor koa axis is one of the newest shapes in the arbor family. It is a drop through model that was built with speed and stability in mind. It is great for carving, down-hill riding, and lots of speed. It has a symmetrical shape allowing you to ride the board either way with no difference at all. The shape of the board was inspired by arbors roots, SNOWBOARDING. It has a medium flex to it which allows you to carve nice a smooth without too much bounce and just enough flex.
When setting up the koa axis put some 10″ gullwing charger trucks on it for added stability and it also allows the trucks to stick out just enough to put a nice 75mm orangatang durian wheel on the board in the purple duro which is perfect for all types of riding. I would set it up with a bones swiss bearing for ultimate speed and longevity.
Arbor Koa Hybrid Longboard
Arbor Koa Hybrid Longboard
The koa hybrid is a great board for cruising the streets and mashing around town. It sports a nice nose and kicktail that allow you to olly, manual, or do just about any type of trick that you can on a regular skateboard. The koa hybrid sports a top layer of hawaiian koa wood on top of canadian maple pressed together to make a unique and beautiful looking board. They call it a hybrid because it is just that; longboard and skateboard all in one. This board can keep up with just about any longboard cruising down the street but can also be taken into the skate parks to carve the bowls.
Recommended set up for this board varies depending on what you are wanting to do with the board. But my recommendations that will allow you to do a little over everything would be to set it up with 10″ gullwing charger trucks for a nice wide base. For the wheels put some orangatang fat free 65mm yellow wheels that will allow for a nice smooth ride but also grip the walls in the skate park just enough. For bearings set it up with some bones reds for a smooth glide that will last a while at a nice low price.
The koa hybrid is a great board for cruising the streets and mashing around town. It sports a nice nose and kicktail that allow you to olly, manual, or do just about any type of trick that you can on a regular skateboard. The koa hybrid sports a top layer of hawaiian koa wood on top of canadian maple pressed together to make a unique and beautiful looking board. They call it a hybrid because it is just that; longboard and skateboard all in one. This board can keep up with just about any longboard cruising down the street but can also be taken into the skate parks to carve the bowls.
Recommended set up for this board varies depending on what you are wanting to do with the board. But my recommendations that will allow you to do a little over everything would be to set it up with 10″ gullwing charger trucks for a nice wide base. For the wheels put some orangatang fat free 65mm yellow wheels that will allow for a nice smooth ride but also grip the walls in the skate park just enough. For bearings set it up with some bones reds for a smooth glide that will last a while at a nice low price.
Arbor Longboard Skateboards
Longboard Skateboard
Due to release in early sping 2010 are the new arbor longboard skateboards. A lot of new editions and changes are being made this time around. I’m very excited to check out all the new skates coming out and to demo them. Some of the changes to this years boards are several new shapes/styles as well as the carry over boards as always but with some cool new graphics. Lets start with the mini longboard skateboard called the pocket rocket, not too much has changed other than the graphic. The biggest change is the new assorted colored bottom graphic with 4 new colors on the bamboo version as well as a new bamboo board itself. The sizzler is going to have 2 colorways this year blue and red. One of the biggest changes is the remake of the older bogart board. One of the other new changes arbor is making is some boards with black grip tape with arbor logo die-cuts.
The biggest surprise for the longboard skateboards from arbor is the arbor axis which is a drop through top mount that is awesome looking. The axis skate is 40″ long and 8.5″ wide a great all around style board available in both koa and bamboo wood. Also a similar board called the assault with some of the black grip with a koa die cut will be coming out as a drop through top mount. It is a little longer at 42″ and a little wide at 8.75″ for someone that wants that little extra stability. These boards should start showing up in shops in early march, 2010.
Due to release in early sping 2010 are the new arbor longboard skateboards. A lot of new editions and changes are being made this time around. I’m very excited to check out all the new skates coming out and to demo them. Some of the changes to this years boards are several new shapes/styles as well as the carry over boards as always but with some cool new graphics. Lets start with the mini longboard skateboard called the pocket rocket, not too much has changed other than the graphic. The biggest change is the new assorted colored bottom graphic with 4 new colors on the bamboo version as well as a new bamboo board itself. The sizzler is going to have 2 colorways this year blue and red. One of the biggest changes is the remake of the older bogart board. One of the other new changes arbor is making is some boards with black grip tape with arbor logo die-cuts.
The biggest surprise for the longboard skateboards from arbor is the arbor axis which is a drop through top mount that is awesome looking. The axis skate is 40″ long and 8.5″ wide a great all around style board available in both koa and bamboo wood. Also a similar board called the assault with some of the black grip with a koa die cut will be coming out as a drop through top mount. It is a little longer at 42″ and a little wide at 8.75″ for someone that wants that little extra stability. These boards should start showing up in shops in early march, 2010.
Arbor Oso Mini Longboard
The arbor Oso mini longboard is perfect for cruising the street, bowls, carving, ramps, and anything associated with trannys (very funny, it means transitions). The Oso comes with wheel cutouts to help prevent wheelbite and has a super fat tail for extra maneuverability on the transitions, ramps, bowls etc. The Oso also has a pretty small wheelbase making for sharper and more precise turns instead of longer and smoother ones. I recommed the Oso to anyone who needs a good plank of wood with 4 wheels.
The Oso comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly recommend customizing your board with some of our premium trucks and wheels. for trucks I recommend something like independents or cchargers. For wheels I recommend sector 9′s, arbors, orangutangs, whatever you can think of as long as it’s in a 70mm or higher. The Oso also comes with abec 5′s but I highly suggest buying the reds, you won’t regret it.
The Oso comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I highly recommend customizing your board with some of our premium trucks and wheels. for trucks I recommend something like independents or cchargers. For wheels I recommend sector 9′s, arbors, orangutangs, whatever you can think of as long as it’s in a 70mm or higher. The Oso also comes with abec 5′s but I highly suggest buying the reds, you won’t regret it.
Arbor Mindstate Longboard Review
The Arbor mindstate longboard is perfect for cruising the streets or tearing up the park this board is another great carver put out by arbor. The arbor mindstate has a relatively short wheelbase making it perfect for tight and precise turning. The Arbor mindstate also comes with a clear glass re-grip to help keep your feet on the board and help the environment. I recommend the arbor mindstate to anyone looking for an excellent cruiser or a tight carver.
The arbor mindstate comes with san clemente wheels but I suggest customizing your board with some of our more efficient products. For trucks on this I recommend sidewinders they have the most response of any truck we have and that’s just what this board needs. For wheels I recommend getting sector 9′s or arbors anything in a 70mm or over will do. The mindstate also comes with abec 5′s but I recommend paying the extra 10$ for reds, they last 10 times longer and the’y'll get you 10 times farther.
The arbor mindstate comes with san clemente wheels but I suggest customizing your board with some of our more efficient products. For trucks on this I recommend sidewinders they have the most response of any truck we have and that’s just what this board needs. For wheels I recommend getting sector 9′s or arbors anything in a 70mm or over will do. The mindstate also comes with abec 5′s but I recommend paying the extra 10$ for reds, they last 10 times longer and the’y'll get you 10 times farther.
Arbor Kelly Slater Longboard Review
The Arbor Kelly Slater longboard is perfect for cruising around town, and really excels at carving the parks. The kelly slater has a short wheelbaase for more sharp and precise turns. The kelly slater also comes with a clear glass re-grip to help the environtment by not producing plastics.I recommend the kelly slater to anyone looking for an excellent carving board.
The kelly slater comes with san clemente trucks and wheel but I highly recommend upgrading your board with some of our higher quality equipment. For trucks I recommend sidewinders, these are the best trucks possibly ever invented for carving they have amazing response. For wheels I recommend sector 9 or arbor wheels either or as long as they’re a 65mm or higher. The kelly slater comes with abec 5′s as well but I highly recommend getting reds to replace these. They’re only 10$ more and make a world of difference!
The kelly slater comes with san clemente trucks and wheel but I highly recommend upgrading your board with some of our higher quality equipment. For trucks I recommend sidewinders, these are the best trucks possibly ever invented for carving they have amazing response. For wheels I recommend sector 9 or arbor wheels either or as long as they’re a 65mm or higher. The kelly slater comes with abec 5′s as well but I highly recommend getting reds to replace these. They’re only 10$ more and make a world of difference!
Arbor Waterman Longboard Review
The Arbor waterman longboard is perfect for making the commute across town, carving up the parks and downhill. The waterman comes has an oversized wheelbase for a lot of stability at high speeds. The waterman also comes with a recycled glass grip that helps the environment by not wasing trees on platics to grip a board. I recommend the waterman to anyone looking for a great all around board.
The waterman comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I suggest customizing your boards with some of our premium products, For trucks I recommend sidewinders for anything except downhill, if you plan on doing downhill I recommend getting chargers or bombers. For wheels I recommend sextor 9′s or arbors…just anything in a 70mm or higher. The waterman also comes with abec 5′s but I recommend getting reds, they’re only 10$ more and worth every penny
The waterman comes with san clemente trucks and wheels but I suggest customizing your boards with some of our premium products, For trucks I recommend sidewinders for anything except downhill, if you plan on doing downhill I recommend getting chargers or bombers. For wheels I recommend sextor 9′s or arbors…just anything in a 70mm or higher. The waterman also comes with abec 5′s but I recommend getting reds, they’re only 10$ more and worth every penny
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Arbor Koa Fish Review
The Arbor koa fish longboard has got to be one of the best speed boards made by arbor, it may not have great handling but it makes up for that by being one of the fastest boards you will EVER ride. This is one of thos face melter boards… you know? the ones that will make you jealous every time you see someone dart past you, the board itself is pretty awesome.
The koa fish comes with those lame san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting sidewinder trucks for this board. I don’t much recommend it for downhill anyways but it CAN be used for it and if you do decide to do it i would recommend the chargers or bombers. Also if you decide to get some bangin’ new bearings I recommend reds or sector 9 ceramics.
The koa fish comes with those lame san clemente trucks and wheels but I recommend getting sidewinder trucks for this board. I don’t much recommend it for downhill anyways but it CAN be used for it and if you do decide to do it i would recommend the chargers or bombers. Also if you decide to get some bangin’ new bearings I recommend reds or sector 9 ceramics.
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