Description
2026 Arbor A-Frame Snowboard
The A-Frame is back—but not as you remember it. Reimagined with a modern swallowtail and directional shaping, this board blends Arbor's signature surf-inspired style with serious carving power. Its System Camber profile, progressive dual-radius sidecut, and RWD Carbon reinforcement make it a powerhouse for advanced riders who crave speed, edge hold, and back-foot driven turns. With a stiff flex and a design that thrives in open alpine terrain and deep powder, the A-Frame delivers technical precision with bold new energy.
Who is this board best for
Hard-charging riders who want a stiff, directional board for steep terrain, carving, and deep snow.
Ability | Advanced–Expert |
Rider Type | Freeride / Big Mountain |
Camber Profile | System Camber |
Flex | 8–9/10 |
Shape | Directional Swallowtail |
Sidecut | Progressive Dual Radius |
Core | Highland III Core |
Laminates | RWD Carbon A-Frame, Vector Netting, Mixed Glassing |
Base | Sintered |
Binding Mount | 2x4 (14-Pack Inserts) |
Camber Profile
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System Camber – Traditional camber feel with parabolic shaping for smoother turn entry and exit, and 3D Fenders for catch-free transitions.
Flex
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Flex Rating: 8–9/10 – Powerful and damp for maximum control in steep and variable terrain.
Shape
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Directional Swallowtail – Surf-inspired shape with a longer nose and narrower, split tail for deep snow float and clean carves.
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Taper – The tail is narrower than the nose, which helps the board sink naturally in powder and improves turn initiation.
Sidecut
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Progressive Dual Radius Sidecut – A tighter radius near the feet blends into a mellower arc toward the tip and tail for controlled, responsive turns.
Core
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Highland III Core – A lightweight, high-performance core with a higher ratio of Paulownia to Poplar for premium flex and durability.
Laminates
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RWD Carbon A-Frame – Back-foot targeted carbon stringers boost drive and rebound.
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Vector Netting – Aramid fiber grid distributes torsional energy evenly.
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Mixed Glassing – A triax-over-biax layup for versatile terrain control.
Base
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Sintered Base – High molecular weight for faster glide and added durability.
Binding Compatibility
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2x4 Stainless Steel Inserts (14-Pack)
Board Size Chart
Size (cm) | Effective Edge (cm) | Tip/Tail Length (cm) | Tip/Tail Width (cm) | Taper (cm) | Stance Setback (cm) | Sidecut Radius (m) | Waist Width (cm) |
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158 | 122.2 | 20.4 | 30.1 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 8.6 | 25.4 |
162 | 126.0 | 20.4 | 30.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 8.8 | 25.6 |
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