Arbor Collective

Contrast—Full Movie

Starring: Bode Merrill, Desiree Melancon, Erik Leon, Justin Keniston

Director: Paul Osborne

The collaborative vision of CONTRAST is to pair progressive riding with a point of view and aesthetic that will not only provoke the stoke but also take the viewer on a more cerebral visual journey. By juxtopozing the ubiquituous experience of daytime riding with the darker hues and shadows inherent with after-hours exploits Contrast creates an ethereal viewing experience.

Arbor Snowboards :: FOLKLORE

Inbound to Quebec City, a mecca of snowboard stardom, the Arbor team is brought together in anticipation of a big storm. Committed to their crew, they hail from Salt Lake City, New Hampshire, Banff, and Minnesota. Variable weather and even more turbulent travel schedules are suddenly calm as the team settles in eastern Canada’s land of poutine dreams. Frank April leads the wintery charge in his city as the team trudges through rain, slush, snow, six-hour builds, busts, and sweet sweet syrup. Watch Arbor’s Frank April, Erik Leon, Mike Liddle, Jed Sky, Tony Wagner, and Andy James crew up and ride the cold streets of Canada in Folklore.

Directed and Edited:
Jon Stark

Axel Serrat - Lifted Barcelona

We're stoked to introduce the new Axel Serrat Pro Model!

Axel Serrat’s Pro Model is an all around freeride and hybrid skate machine that was made to be as versatile as Axel is as a rider. From bombing his local hills, or skating the legendary street spots of Barcelona, Axel designed this deck to skate everything.

The board's mellow concave provides a more stable feel for downhill, and the 6 truck mounting options allow for a wide range of turning radiuses and works great with both standard or reverse kingpin trucks. The Axel Serrat Pro Model is 39” long, 9.25” wide, with wheelbases ranging from 19" to 20.5" and deep CNC wheel wells allow for terrain-suited customization. Completes include Paris Reverse Kingpin Trucks, Abec 7 Bearings with Spacers, and Axel’s Signature Sucrose Initiative Pro Model Wheels. Individual hand dyed plies of sustainably sourced Canadian Hardrock Maple add the finishing touches to the board Axel is stoked to have his name on.

Now, join Axel Serrat as he traverses the dense concrete jungle of Barcelona, using the many escalators the city has provided to hit all his favorite hills and street skating spots, all on his new Pro Model!

Setups: Summer Fenton Snowboard Halfpipe Gear

Summer Fenton strapped into her first snowboard at the age of four, two years later started competing and hasn’t looked back since. The now pro snowboarder specializes in the halfpipe and enjoys traveling around the world boarding and competing. . To give you a glimpse into the snowboard gear she rides to hack up the pipe, Summer breaks down her choice of Arbor Snowboard, stance angle and Union Trilogy bindings.

Arbor Skateboards :: Mtn. Pursuits - Serra Da Estrela Mountains

Downhill made the mountains an authentic part of the wider landscape of skateboarding. Mtn. Pursuits celebrates this alpine venue, and the unique intersection of speed, style, and environment that is downhill skateboarding.

In the this installment of Mtn. Pursuits, Arbor Skateboards European Team Rider Luis “Porkito” Pereira skates the Serra Da Estrela Mountains in Portugal. Follow Porkito down one of his favorite hills, captured beautifully on a RED Camera.

Mike Liddle's Full Part from Cosa Nostra Video

Arbor Snowboards is proud to introduce one of the most talented and humble rail riders to come from the latest generation of mid-western snowboarders, Mike Liddle. Enjoy this online release of his part from Arbor Snowboard's first full length team video, 'Cosa Nostra'. Don't miss the world premiere of 'Cosa Nostra' at Arbor Headquarters in Venice, CA on September 15th and look for 'Cosa Nostra' on iTunes and Vimeo On Demand starting October 26.

Arbor Skateboards :: Destination Ditch

A great road trip only happens when the destination is unforgettable and the journey is unpredictable. We set out to skate some of the worlds best ditches. Along the way life provided memories that will last a lifetime. We hope you’ll enjoy our trip through the Southwestern United States, and the time we spent exploring the endless turns that only New Mexico could provide…

Arbor Whiskey Project :: Welcome Shuriken Shannon

With Arbor's Whiskey Project steadily building up a team with a solid mix of power and creativity, Shuriken Shannon has joined the Arbor Skateboards family and represents everything the Arbor Collective is about. From sustainable craftsmanship and diverse Artist collaborations, Shuriken now adds, even more, clarity to the vision that Arbor Skateboards has always set out to conquer. Shuriken's style and finesse on a skateboard are like no other and it definitely earned himself respect in the streets of San Diego. Arbor Skateboards is pleased to announce and Welcome Shuriken Shannon to the Arbor Collective family.

Arbor Skateboards :: Welcome To Arbor - Will Smallwood

Don’t let Will Smallwood’s quiet and calm demeanor fool you. Once Will steps on board, he lets his skating do the talking, charging some of Vancouver’s gnarliest roads with a smooth, relaxed style. Will’s comfort and confidence on his skateboard are a pleasure to watch, and will get you psyched to skate. We are stoked to Welcome Will to Arbor!

Arbor Snowboards :: Cosa Nostra Teaser

Arbor was founded in Venice, California in 1995 and for the past 20+ years, has been committed to producing the world’s best snowboards. With an emphasis on craftsmanship and a serious commitment to the environment, the brand has organically aligned with some of snowboarding’s most influential riders, whose personal journeys and professional careers connect directly with Arbor’s ethos.

Coming into 2017, the Arbor Team has transitioned into an extraordinary group of diverse individuals who have achieved industry-wide regard in their respective disciplines. From heritage to progression, and freestyle to freeride, they represent not only the status quo of Arbor Snowboards, but also the status quo of contemporary snowboarding. It is these expressive and dynamic personalities, along with their artful and unique talents, that will take center stage in Arbor Snowboard's first full-length film, "Cosa Nostra".

From the spines of Valdez, to the varied terrain of Jackson Hole, through the oceanside streets of Niigata, and into the frozen city scape of Quebec, the Arbor Team will travel to the regions that have influenced it’s own evolution. Like many things, snowboarding is a product of its environments, with personalities as varied as its settings. The Arbor Team Video will provide an authentic representation of snowboarding’s manifestations as seen through the life and times of Bryan Iguchi, Mark Carter, Marie-France Roy, Frank April, Scotty Vine, Erik Leon, Mike Liddle, Emil Ulsletten, Ian Sams, Cam Fitzpatrick, Atsushi Hasegawa, Mike Gray, Charles Reid, Ryland West, and more.

This is our passion, this is our family, this is our thing. This is “Cosa Nostra”. Set for release in the fall of 2017.

Produced in association with: Hiball Energy, Snowboarder Magazine, The Northface, and Amplifi.