2026 Arbor Kuro Neko Snowboard

Arbor Kuro Neko Snowboard – Built for Women Who Shred the Park

The Arbor Kuro Neko Snowboard is a pure, no-nonsense freestyle board designed specifically for women who want to own the park. With its true twin shape, parabolic camber profile, and lightweight construction, this board is built for riders looking to progress with a low-tech yet high-performance approach to freestyle snowboarding. Its name, Kuro Neko, which means Black Cat in Japanese, captures its nimbleness, quickness, and smooth, confident landing – just like a cat always landing on its feet.

The Kuro Neko is all about getting back to the basics of freestyle riding. A traditional camber profile gives maximum pop, edge control, and stability, this board gives you the confidence to carve, ollie, press, and hit rails with ease. The true twin shape ensures a balanced, responsive ride in both directions, making it ideal for riders who want a board that excels at all park features. Whether you’re looking to boost your tricks in the air or nail your presses on the rails, this board is ready for whatever you throw at it.

Built to be lightweight and responsive, the Kuro Neko lets you focus on what matters – progression. It’s a versatile, no-frills board that gets the job done with style, precision, and a dash of attitude.

Specifications:

• Terrain: Park / Resort 
• Shape: True Twin
• Profile: Camber
• Stiffness: 5-6/10

Key Features:

• Parabolic Camber: This classic profile with a gradual reduction of the camber towards the contact points provides smoothness, stability, pop, and precision for a ride that’s both responsive and powerful, whether you're carving or catching air.
  
• Twin Shape: Perfectly symmetrical design allows for a balanced ride in both directions, ideal for hitting rails, jumps, and all-around freestyle tricks.
• Highland II Core: A premium blend of lightweight Poplar and Paulownia woods ensures a responsive and lively ride while maintaining strength and stability.
• Real Wood Inlay: A sustainable design element that incorporates thin layers of genuine wood into the snowboard's top sheet, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and overall strength while maintaining an eco-friendly approach.
• Mixed Glassing: A combination of biaxial and triaxial fiberglass creates a versatile, responsive board that thrives in both powder and on hardpack.
• Sintered Base: A high-speed, durable base designed to glide over all types of snow conditions. Whether you're flying through fresh powder or carving down icy slopes, the sintered base ensures maximum speed and performance.
• Recycled Steel Edges: Tough, long-lasting, recycled steel edges ensure dependable performance and durability.
• Bio Resin: Eco-friendly resin reduces environmental impact by up to 40%, maintaining Arbor’s commitment to sustainability.
• Wend Natural Wax: All Arbor snowboards come factory waxed with natural wax, ensuring you’re ready to hit the slopes immediately.
• Factory Tuned: Detuned at the tip and tail for a catch-free, fun, and forgiving ride right out of the box.
• 2x4 14-Pack Inserts: A versatile stance range lets you dial in your preferred setup for ultimate comfort and performance.

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About Arbor Collective:

Since 1995, Arbor Collective has been at the forefront of sustainable snowboard design, pioneering the use of FSC-certified wood, bio-resins, and recycled materials to create high-performance boards that honor both the rider and the planet. As the first action sports brand to focus on environmental responsibility, Arbor has spent nearly three decades perfecting the balance of craftsmanship, sustainability, and performance.

Now, with a growing roster of powerhouse team riders and a fresh creative vision from its graphic design department, Arbor is evolving faster than ever. Recent team additions bring a new level of energy to the brand, pushing its boards to the limits in backcountry, park, and street riding. Meanwhile, Arbor’s art direction is entering a bold new era, with striking graphics that blend classic influences with modern aesthetics, making each board as visually stunning as it is high-performing.

Arbor continues to push boundaries—on the mountain, in design, and in its commitment to sustainability. With innovation driving the brand forward, it’s clear: Arbor is a brand on the rise.