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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!
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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.
Posted on: September 2, 2009 by admin
THE ARBOR COLLECTIVE RELEASES TWO NEW SKATEBOARDS FEATURING THE ARTWORK OF DAVE KINSEY.
The artist brings his energetic portrayal of urban figures to the Bamboo Hybrid and the Koa Blunt.
Legendary Arbor skate team rider, Ken Perkins pushes the Koa Blunt.
Venice, CA – Sept. 2, 2009 – The Arbor Collective is proud to announce the release of two new skateboards designed in collaboration with renowned artist, Dave Kinsey. Arbor’s new Bamboo Hybrid and Koa Blunt feature original works from this progressive artist who draws inspiration from studying urban landscape and the human condition. Kinsey’s portrayal of urban figures incorporates a range of mediums constructing multilayered and textured environments, easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life and the more urban elements of skating.
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Posted on: June 19, 2009 by admin
ART COLLABORATION: Westmark, Bamboo Hybrid, Koa Blunt, Kinsey Tee, Pin GT, Axis GT
WEBSITE: Kinseyvisual.com
Dave Kinsey has received national and international acclaim as a fine artist and designer. He has been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Washtington Post, The London Times, Blackbook, BLK/MRKT Two and Juztapose. Kinsey, a resident of Los Angeles, takes cues from the current cultural climate to examine the intersection between the urban landscape and the human condition. Kinsey’s work captures the universal essence of the humanity through an energetic portrayal of urban figures. He works spontaneously utilizing a range of mediums constructing multilayered and textured environments easily likened to the complexities of contemporary life. Kinsey’s striking art brings to life the graphics of Arbor’s park and street oriented Westmark.
