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New 2011 Arbor Skateboards

Posted on: May 10, 2011 by admin

The Arbor Collective is pleased to announce that its 2011 line of skateboards is now available. Arbor continues to develop sustainable riding solutions that blend responsible materials, next-level technology and real world art into the best designs available. “Today we offer a wider range of products and perspective than at any time in our past,” says Arbor Skateboards President, Bob Carlson. Arbor is presenting five series of skateboards including the Carver, Concrete, Mini, Roller and Freeride Collections offering something for everyone. “We are very excited about the variety of skateboards in the line and what we feel is the best artist and graphic presentation yet,” says Carlson. “There are several new decks within our collections that we truly feel rounds out our entire offering.”

Highlights in the new line include the Mission featuring big wave surfer and team rider, Brian Conley, a top graphic Bamboo Fish with artist Tadashi Ura, the Vügenhausen team freeride skateboard which is the “weapon of choice” for team rider, James Kelly featuring the art of Haunted Euth, the new Bat Tail shape and Rally cork top, the Whiskey street decks and art from the likes of Dave Kinsey, Sylvia Ji, Max Grundy and many more. Arbor is also bringing a strong offering of components including Gullwing and Paris trucks and Arbor’s Slalom, Street and Team Series wheels.

Arbor Skateboards Highlights For 2011

Vügenhausen Team Video

Mission Featuring Surf Team Rider Brian Conley

New Freeride Team Rider James Kelly

Whiskey Street Decks

Bug Bamboo with Artist Sylvia Ji

Hybrid GT Video Featuring Freeride Team Rider Kody Noble

Rally Cork Top

The Hybrid Bamboo with Nick Visconti & Think Thank

GT Pin with Artist Dave Kinsey

Hand Made In The USA…that’s just a fact!

Crazy Town USA Skate Session

Posted on: July 20, 2010 by admin

What happens when you get two Arbor freeride skateboards team riders from Santa Barbara and two from San Diego together in Venice for a film shoot? Crazy shit happens…that’s what. After all it is crazy town USA. You have a to wait a few more days for the video but here’s a few photos to tide you over. Something for now and something to look forward to later.

Arbor freeride skateboard team riders Josh Hunt, Max Myers, Eric Singer and Jimmy Riha (right to left).

Skateboard Venice With Shane Easton

Posted on: July 7, 2010 by admin

Arbor shop team skateboarder, Shane Easton gives us a look into a day of shredding around Venice. The Venice Skatepark, a solid skater and the Arbor Oso Skateboard creates a great combination for pool riding and a solid video to watch.

Arbor & Dave Kinsey Collab

Posted on: June 30, 2010 by admin

The Arbor Collective is proud deliver the new Bamboo Hybrid skateboard as part of the Concrete Series featuring the artwork of renowned artist, Dave Kinsey.

His blend of urban landscape and the human condition creates a striking image on one of Arbor’s best selling decks. “Dave Kinsey’s work has become such a visual fixture in the surf, skate, and snow community,” says Joel Woodman, Arbor’s art director. “Few artists have had his level of influence on this particular subculture.”

The Bamboo Hybrid is Arbor’s multi-dimensional long skateboard that was designed with a wide mid-section, concave profile and rounded kick tail/nose to deliver longboard stability and real flat-ground/park performance. Completes include: Arbor 65mm 78A Durometer Street Series Wheels, ABEC 5 Bearings, 10″ Gullwing trucks and is gripped with long-lasting crushed recycled glass.