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2027 Arbor Kuro Neko Decon Snowboard
The 2027 Arbor Kuro Neko Decon is a playful freestyle twin built for riders who want a simple, fun, and progression-friendly approach to park riding. Inspired by the nimble nature of its namesake—the Japanese "Black Cat"—the Kuro Neko combines a true twin shape with a responsive Parabolic Camber profile to deliver predictable edge hold, balanced switch performance, and easy maneuverability. The Decon construction softens the ride and keeps the board approachable, making it ideal for riders building confidence on jumps, rails, and side hits. Whether you're lapping the park, exploring creative terrain, or refining your freestyle skills, the Kuro Neko Decon is designed to stay agile, playful, and ready to pounce.
Who is this board best for?
Intermediate to advanced freestyle riders looking for a playful true twin with a forgiving flex, camber precision, and progression-focused park performance.
Summary
| Ability | Intermediate – Advanced |
| Rider Type | Park / All-Mountain Freestyle |
| Camber Profile | Parabolic Camber |
| Flex | 4-5/10 (Medium-Soft) |
| Shape | Twin |
| Core | Highland Core |
| Laminates | Biax Glassing, Bio-Resin |
| Base | Extruded Base |
| Binding Mount | 2x4 10-Pack Inserts |
| Warranty | 3-Year Warranty |
Camber Profile
- Parabolic Camber: A parabolic profile with five blended radii allows the leading and trailing edges to engage and release more smoothly, enhancing flow and control through turns.
Flex
- Medium-Soft Flex – 4–5/10: A softer, forgiving flex keeps the board playful and maneuverable while providing enough response for freestyle progression.
Shape
- True Twin: A symmetrical twin shape provides balanced performance riding regular or switch for park, street, and all-mountain freestyle riding.
Core
- Highland Core: A 50/50 Poplar-Paulownia blend balances strength, weight, and durability for versatile freestyle performance.
Laminates
- Biax Glassing: A biax-over-biax fiberglass layup is designed for park and street-inspired all-mountain riding while providing an approachable platform for learning and progression.
Base
- Extruded Base: A tough, user-friendly base provides dependable durability and is easy to repair.
Additional Features
- 360° Fully Wrapped Sidewalls: Fully wrapped sidewalls eliminate the need for tip fill while tying the entire snowboard together for tight tolerances, durability, and improved board life.
- Recycled Steel Edges: Highly durable edges made from recycled steel combine dependable performance with a more sustainable construction.
- Bio-Resin: A lower-impact alternative to traditional petroleum-based resin reduces the material's carbon footprint by up to 40% without compromising performance or usability.
- Factory Tuned: Tip and tail contact points are detuned at the factory for a catch-free ride.
- 100% Solar: Manufactured at SWS Sports Board Technology in a facility powered by 100% solar energy.
Binding Compatibility
- 2x4 10-Pack Inserts: A 10-pack 2x4 insert pattern provides broad binding compatibility and multiple stance adjustment options.
Size Chart
| Size (cm) | 141 | 145 | 149 | 152 |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1048 | 1084 | 1120 | 1147 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 274 | 278 | 282 | 284 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 238 | 240 | 242 | 244 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 274 | 278 | 282 | 284 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Stance Setback (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 74 - 154 | 82 - 162 | 90 - 170 | 84 - 164 |
Weight ranges are general recommendations—riders slightly above or below can still ride the board comfortably based on style and preference.
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