System Rocker – If you want a surfy ride, natural float, buttery turns and spins, and catch-free tracking across the snow - all with highly reliable edge hold - then Arbor's System Rocker shapes are for you. System Rocker progressively reduces the amount of rocker toward the tip and tail and allows the outside contacts to easily engage when max edge hold is needed.

Flex Rating – 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Grip-Tech – A tri-radial sidecut design that is not "blended." Natural shaping intersections, that in the past were eliminated, have been transformed into heel and toe contact points that provide a direct, more ergonomic way to grip the snow when additional control is needed.

Highland Core – Arbor's most versatile core, constructed with a 1:2 blend of poplar and paulownia, for super light weight performance, durability, and return.

Biax Glassing – A biax over biax lay–up that’s designed for park and street inspired all-mountain riding. Also creates a good platform for learning.

360° Fully Wrapped Sidewalls – Eliminates the need for tip fill, while effectively tying the whole snowboard together. A technology that delivers incredibly tight tolerances for improved board life and durability.

Extruded Base – A tough, user-friendly extruded base that delivers ease of repair.

Recycled Steel Edges – Highly durable, recycled steel edges embody Arbor's key values: quality and sustainability.

Factory Tuned – Arbor detunes the tip and tail contact points on all of their snowboards for a catch-free ride before they leave the factory.

Bio Resin – Bio-Resin is a replacement for traditional petroleum based resin that doesn't affect performance or usability. The ingredients that go into it are sourced as co-products or waste products of other industrial processes and are manufactured employing green chemistry techniques that reduce the carbon footprint of the material by up to 40% when compared to its petroleum based equivalent.

Wend Natural Wax – All Arbor snowboards hit the shop floor ready to ride with Wend Natural Wax.

Sustainable Wood Materials

Leaving It Better

2x4 Ten Pack Inserts

Flex Rating – 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Stage 8 | Duraflex – Union's lightest baseplate ever, the all-new Stage 8 Duraflex baseplate helps shave over 10 grams off total weight. Not to mention, it’s compatible with all existing mounting patterns right out of the box.

Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business.

Thermoformed EVA Bushing – Shock absorption saves your heels and promotes a true and even board flex.

Stage 12 | Duraflex – Duraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Super lightweight, incredibly durable and perfect for beginner to advanced freestyle riding.

Tool-less FLAD

TS 4.0 Toe Strap – Multi-positional options and thermoplastic anti-slip material keeps you locked in and on point. Each version has differing amounts of material based on weight.

Forma Ankle Strap – The design of the Forma Ankle Strap produces strength and rapid response on the outside, fit and pillowed comfort on the inside.

Aluminum – Fast in and fast out - the new mechanism combined with Union aluminum is superior to any binding buckle eon the market = with the exception of Union magnesium.

Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware – The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today.

Universal Disk – 2x4, 4x4, 3D, and Channel compatible.

Snap Fit Disk Cover

Flex Rating – 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Articulating Cuff Upper

Infinity Strap

Intuition™ Comfort Foam 3D Liner – Built for comfort and long-lasting fit, this liner is a softer build and features both internal and external J-Bars for added ankle support and heel hold.

Boa® Conda™ Liner Lacing – A patented K2 liner lacing system that uses a urethane harness to gently hug your ankle, creating unrivaled heel hold. Boa® Conda™ allows for adjusting liner tightness and heel hold on the fly from outside of the boot, even with gloves on.

Traditional Lacing – No wires, reels, or pulls needed. Braided textile laces offer a tried and true feel and customizable fit.

Harshmellow™ Footbed – Three separate compositions, Pro, Plus, and Base, now all incorporate K2’s proprietary Harshmellow™ damping into the layup of the footbed. The result is superior vibration absorbing and comfort for all-day excursions into the backcountry or hiking and riding around the resort.

This Grips! Premium Freestyle Outsole – Premium dual-density rubber outsole featuring K2’s proprietary This Grips™ Compound. Taking inspiration from modern skate footwear, the new cupsole outsole features a rounded heel for less drag whille hiking, a wrapped arch for support and stability, and vibration damping Harshmellow™ in the heel and forefoot.

Harshmellow™ – Harshmellow™ is a magical dampening system that replaces industry standard foam dampening materials. Harshmellow™ is strategically placed to dampen vibration underfoot to provide for a more “quiet” feel underfoot, reduce vibration from impact, and reduce fatigue while snowboarding.