2026 Arbor Kuro Neko Snowboard

Arbor Kuro Neko Snowboard – Agile, Precise, and Always Landing on Its Feet

Ready to throw down in the park? The Arbor Kuro Neko is here to help you own every rail, jump, and feature. Designed for women who love the freestyle game, this true twin board has the chops to take your riding to the next level. Lightweight, nimble, and with a snappy Parabolic Camber profile, the Kuro Neko is your ticket to dialing in tricks, carving hard, and stomping landings like a pro.

Named after the Japanese word for “Black Cat,” this board embodies the feline spirit: quick, agile, and always sticking the landing—just like a cat landing on its feet every time.

From launching off kickers or pressing your way across the rails, the Kuro Neko is built to help you progress with confidence—and just a touch of swagger. True twin shape, parabolic camber, and lightweight construction make this board a freestyle dream. It's not about the gimmicks; it's about delivering where it counts - performance, pop, and precision. The Kuro Neko is all about getting back to the roots of freestyle: having fun, going big, and pushing your limits.

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Specifications:

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

Key Features:

• Twin Shape: Perfectly symmetrical design allows for a balanced ride in both directions, ideal for hitting rails, jumps, and all-around freestyle tricks.
  
• Flex (5–6/10): A mid-range flex that balances playfulness and control, offering stability for all-mountain riding with enough give for freestyle progression.
  
• 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.
  
• Highland II Core: A premium blend of lightweight Poplar and Paulownia woods ensures a responsive and lively ride while maintaining strength and stability.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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 has built snowboards with a focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and real performance. As the first action sports brand to prioritize environmental responsibility, they pioneered the use of FSC-certified wood, bio-resins, and recycled materials—long before it was trendy. Today, Arbor continues to evolve, blending timeless shaping with fresh design and a team of riders pushing their boards to new limits.

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