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Arbor Formula Snowboard Review

formula
$299
Beginner to Intermediate Freestyle to All Mountain Freestyle
Continuous Rocker Directional TwinShape
The Formula is a good and uniquie looking directional snowboard for those that are sick of renting and want a good board to learn the basics in the park.  It's stronger in the park but still fun on the mountain.  For 2011 Arbor changed the formula into a pretty functional all conditions rocker snowboard.  With the exception of a little fine tuning the 2012 Arbor Formula isn't that much different from 2011. The float in powder is better so you won't cartweel as much in the deeper stuff.  The turn inititiation is much easier as well so the beginner can turn without catching an edge.  The edge hold with their new side cut works very well to create a good grip without feeling overly grippy like some complain magnetraction can do.  All in all this is one of the better beginner snowboards out there.  Once you get better the formula will become obsoleete but it's one of the best boards you can start on.

How It Rides

Groomers Average
Speed Average

Flex Soft
Rails/
Jibbing
Good
Powder Average
Weight Medium

Carving
Average

Pipe Good
Turn Initiation
Super Easy
Edge Hold Excellent
Switch Excellent
Jumps Good

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Arbor Formula 2012

Updated technical info and profile video coming very soon!

An accessible all-mountain rocker design that’s exceptionally easy to ride; the Formula is ideal to learn on and grow with, a confidence building cruiser that was created to provide you with the perfect blend of affordability, technology, and performance.

Artist: Joel Woodman

THE MOUNTAIN SYSTEM

A FUSION OF INTERDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGIES THAT SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL ROCKER PERFORMANCE

Make no mistake, rocker represents a completely different approach to snowboard design.  It requires a total rethink of long held ideas of how flex, materials, and shape interact and affect performance.  In response, Arbor developed The System to address the new physics of riding rocker.  In our opinion, the award winning “System” has proven itself to be the best rocker design yet offered.

OTHER FEATURES & TECH

THE TOPSHEET

BIO-FILM - Every board in the Arbor line is now built with an ultra thin protective top foil made using 30% caster bean based bio-plastic.  This top sheet protects the board from damage caused by loose bindings, out-of-control skiers, or other unforeseen impacts.  Its natural glossy nature also eliminates the need for environmentally harmful clear coats.

WOOD CORE

MISSION CORE - Our most affordable core, built using a combination of FSC certified, sustainably produced poplar and a high-density composite that’s made with 30% reclaimed wood fiber for improved strength and reduced weight.

BASE

FUSION BASE - A tough, user-friendly extruded base that’s light and easy to repair.

SIDECUT

UNBLENDED PROGRESSIVE - Arbor’s unblended tri-radial sidecut technology; better known as “Grip Tech.”  Please see “The System” Section for more details.

SIDEWALLS

RHYTHM RAILS - Made from an advanced blend of ABS and urethane; delivers durability, a clean, acoustically damp ride, and solid edge performance.

GLASS BALANCING

BUTTER GLASSING - A biax over biax lay-up that’s designed for park and street inspired all-mountain riding.

INSERTS

4X4 8-PACKS - Provides the lightest weight performance and affordability; used to create Arbor’s:

Mountain Stance - Max Stance: 24.4" / 62 cm

SHADOW FLEX

MEDIUM SHADOW - Delivers mountain and park performance.  A slight tapered thinning of the core profile between the bindings, improves: turn and spin initiation; tracking in mixed conditions, on the flats, and during landings; and performance on rails, boxes, and naturals.

EDGES

RECYCLED STEEL - Built with hardened steel edges made with 60% recycled steel; provides maximum edge performance.

2-YEAR WARRANTY

Every board in the Arbor line comes with a two-year warranty on material and workmanship.  We stand by everything we make.

 

Arbor Formula 2011

An accessible, all-mountain rockered cruiser that’s easy to turn and ideal to learn on and grow with.  This Austrian-made confidence builder is designed to be foremost fun to ride, while providing the affordability and performance you seek.

Fusion Base / Mission Core / Mountain Stance

Artist: Blaine Fontana

Check out the Formula video for all of the insight into this Arbor Snowboard.

THE MOUNTAIN SYSTEM

A FUSION OF INTERDEPENDENT TECHNOLOGIES THAT SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL ROCKER PERFORMANCE

Make no mistake, rocker represents a completely different approach to snowboard design.  It requires a total rethink of long held ideas of how flex, materials, and shape interact and affect performance.  In response, Arbor developed The System to address the new physics of riding rocker.  In our opinion, the award winning “System” has proven itself to be the best rocker design yet offered.

Click on "The System" above to read more about The Mountain System

OTHER FEATURES & TECH

THE TOPSHEET

BIO-FILM - Every board in the Arbor line is now built with an ultra thin protective top foil made using 30% caster bean based bio-plastic.  This top sheet protects the board from damage caused by loose bindings, out-of-control skiers, or other unforeseen impacts.  Its natural glossy nature also eliminates the need for environmentally harmful clear coats.

WOOD CORE

MISSION CORE - Our most affordable core, built using a combination of FSC certified, sustainably produced poplar and a high-density composite that’s made with 30% reclaimed wood fiber for improved strength and reduced weight.

BASE

FUSION BASE - A tough, user-friendly extruded base that’s light and easy to repair.

SIDECUT

UNBLENDED PROGRESSIVE - Arbor’s unblended tri-radial sidecut technology; better known as “Grip Tech.”  Please see “The System” Section for more details.

SIDEWALLS

RHYTHM RAILS - Made from an advanced blend of ABS and urethane; delivers durability, a clean, acoustically damp ride, and solid edge performance.

GLASS BALANCING

BUTTER GLASSING - A biax over biax lay-up that’s designed for park and street inspired all-mountain riding.

INSERTS

4X4 8-PACKS - Provides the lightest weight performance and affordability; used to create Arbor’s:

Mountain Stance - Max Stance: 24.4" / 62 cm

SHADOW FLEX

MEDIUM SHADOW - Delivers mountain and park performance.  A slight tapered thinning of the core profile between the bindings, improves: turn and spin initiation; tracking in mixed conditions, on the flats, and during landings; and performance on rails, boxes, and naturals.

EDGES

RECYCLED STEEL - Built with hardened steel edges made with 60% recycled steel; provides maximum edge performance.

2-YEAR WARRANTY

Every board in the Arbor line comes with a two-year warranty on material and workmanship.  We stand by everything we make.

Arbor Formula 2010

Time waits for nobody…

An accessible, all-mountain directional-cruiser designed to be, first and foremost, fun to ride. The Formula is a confidence builder that’s easy to turn and ideal to learn on and grow with. This affordable, Austria-made board will provide you the durability, performance, and value you seek.

 

Specs

Arbor Formula 2012

Size: 148 cm

Effective Edge: 113.4 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.2 / 7.3 / 8.2 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 28.9 / 24.8 / 28.9 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 20.6 / 19.6 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 106lb (48kg) to 186lb (84kg)

Size: 152 cm

Effective Edge: 116.6 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.4 / 7.5 / 8.4 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.2 / 24.9 / 29.2 m

Tip/Tail Length: 20.7 / 19.7 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 112lb (51kg) to 192lb (87kg)

Size: 155 cm

Effective Edge: 119.3 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.5 / 7.6 / 8.5 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.5 / 25.1 / 29.5 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 20.9 / 19.9 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 118lb (54kg) to 198lb (90kg)

Size: 158 cm

Effective Edge: 122.0 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.7 / 7.8 / 8.7 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.7 / 25.2 / 29.7 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 21.0 / 20.0 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 124lb (56kg) to 204lb (93kg)

Size: 161 cm

Effective Edge: 124.7 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.8 / 7.9 / 8.8 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 30.0 / 25.4 / 30.0 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 21.2 / 20.2 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 130lb (59kg) 210+lb (95+kg)



Arbor Formula 2011

Size: 148 cm

Effective Edge: 113.4 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.2 / 7.3 / 8.2 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 28.9 / 24.8 / 28.9 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 20.6 / 19.6 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 106lb (48kg) to 186lb (84kg)

Size: 155 cm

Effective Edge: 119.3 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.5 / 7.6 / 8.5 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.5 / 25.1 / 29.5 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 20.9 / 19.9 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 118lb (54kg) to 198lb (90kg)

Size: 152 cm

Effective Edge: 116.6 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.4 / 7.5 / 8.4 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.2 / 24.9 / 29.2 m

Tip/Tail Length: 20.7 / 19.7 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 112lb (51kg) to 192lb (87kg)

Size: 158 cm

Effective Edge: 122.0 cm

Sidecut Radius: 8.7 / 7.8 / 8.7 m

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.7 / 25.2 / 29.7 cm

Tip/Tail Length: 21.0 / 20.0 cm

Set Back: 0.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 124lb (56kg) to 204lb (93kg)

 

Arbor Formula 2010

Size: 52"

Length: 152"

Effective Edge: 115.6

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.3 / 24.9 / 29.2

Tip/Tail Length: 21.2 / 18.7

Suggested Rider Weight: Min/ Max: 51-87 kg


Size: 55"

Length: 155"

Effective Edge: 118.3

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.5 / 25.1 / 29.5

Tip/Tail Length: 21.4 / 18.9

Suggested Rider Weight: 54-90 kg

Size: 58"

Length: 158"

Effective Edge: 121.0

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 29.8 / 25.2 / 29.8

Tip/Tail Length: 21.5 / 19.0

Suggested Rider Weight: 56-93 kg

Size: 61"

Length: 161"

Effective Edge: 123.7

Tip/Waist/Tail Width: 30.1 / 25.4 / 30.0

Tip/Tail Length: 21.7 / 19.2

Suggested Rider Weight: 59-95+ kg

 

Pictures

Arbor Formula 2012

Arbor Formula 2011

Arbor Formula 2010

 

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