Where is Arbor snowboards from?
Venice, California
Now headquartered in Venice, California Arbor strives to step up their game every season, bringing new artists, designers and friends on board to deliver a beautiful, environmentally friendly line of wood snowboards, skateboards, and apparel.
Who started Arbor snowboards?
Bob Carlson
A talk with Arbor Co-Founder Bob Carlson about the key changes in business strategy that allowed the snowboard and skateboard brand to survive when so many others didn’t.
Who owns Arbor skateboards?
What are Arbor Snowboards made of?
POW Tech & Pow Fenders Our signature Powerply topsheets are made with a sustainably sourced wood or bamboo topsheet. We refer to this technology as a Power Ply. The natural grain creates the style we’ve been known for since we launched in 1995.
Where is Arbor made?
ARBOR. Though Arbor are just as known for their Skateboards, they launched the brand with snowboards – in 1995, 3 years before starting to produce skateboards. Manufacturing of Arbor Snowboards moved to SWS in Dubai in 2013.
Where are Arbor boards manufactured?
Dubai
ARBOR. Though Arbor are just as known for their Skateboards, they launched the brand with snowboards – in 1995, 3 years before starting to produce skateboards. Manufacturing of Arbor Snowboards moved to SWS in Dubai in 2013.
Where are Arbor skateboards made?
Arbor Longboards and skateboards were originally designed and manufactured in sunny San Diego california right along side with sector 9 longboards. Recently picked up by a new distribution company out of southern california.
Are Arbor snowboards waxed?
All Arbor snowboards hit the shop floor ready to ride with Wend Natural Wax.
Are Arbor skateboards made in USA?
Arbor Skateboards… Our decks are made in the USA, along with our wheels, and also the clear grip tape and regular we use.
When did the Arbor snowboard line come out?
Those days are over thanks to our customers, who understood that protecting the planet is about looking after our shared playground. We launched Arbor in 1995 with our snowboard line, and a dialog about our focus on sustainability, and its importance to snowboarding.
What kind of wood are Arbor Snowboards made of?
Arbor was launched in 1995 with a small collection of environmentally friendly snowboards. Each board was made with a sustainable Hawaiian Koa wood top, and other alternative materials. Over the next 15 years, Koa became our calling card, anchoring the Brand’s vibe, and our sustainability, craftsmanship, and performance message.
What did Arbor collective do with old snowboards?
For over two decades we’ve turned rider-oriented design into the highest quality, hand-crafted snowboarding products possible, while drastically minimizing our impact on the planet. Shortly after launching Arbor, we started repurposing old snowboards into big wheelbase skates that were ideal for bombing hills when there was no snow.
What did Arbor collective use to replace plastic?
We were the first to replace the standard plastic top, with responsibly sourced wood veneer, significantly improving performance. We pioneered the use of bamboo, bio-plastic, and other recycled, reclaimed, and renewable alternatives.