2026 Arbor Madre Snowboard

Arbor Madre Snowboard – Precision and Power for Women Who Love to Shred

The Arbor Madre is a women’s-specific directional board built for fast lines, deep carving, and powerful freeriding. Designed with a traditional powder gun silhouette and Arbor’s System Camber profile, the Madre delivers edge hold, drive, and float without compromise.

Taking inspiration from Japan’s rich snow-surfing culture, the Madre blends classic shaping with modern construction for a responsive ride that feels smooth at speed and locked-in when you lay it over. The setback stance and tapered outline add stability in powder and precision in aggressive terrain, giving riders full control across big-mountain faces and technical descents.

Finished with eco-conscious materials and Arbor’s signature craftsmanship, the Madre is made for women who want to ride fast, carve deep, and leave a line worth remembering.

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Specifications:

Key Features

• Shape – Directional Tapered
  A directional shape with 7mm of taper gives the Madre smooth turn initiation, better float in soft snow and a natural, flowing feel through low-angle terrain. It is built for riders who want clean, surf-inspired turns rather than a freestyle-focused shape.
• Profile – Parabolic Camber
  Arbor’s parabolic camber gradually reduces towards the contact points, giving the Madre edge hold, stability and pop while keeping the ride smoother and less catchy than a harsher full camber profile.
• Flex – 6–7/10
  A medium-stiff flex gives the Madre enough support for confident carving and faster resort riding, while still keeping it smooth enough for drawn-out turns and playful powder lines.

Tech Features

• Highland II Core
  Arbor’s lightweight Highland II Core uses poplar and paulownia to reduce weight while keeping the board strong, lively and responsive underfoot.
• Mixed Glassing
  A blend of biaxial and triaxial fibreglass gives the Madre a balance of torsional forgiveness, response and stability for carving, resort riding and softer snow.
• Sintered Base
  A fast, durable base that holds wax well and delivers strong glide when properly maintained.
• Real Wood Powerply
  Arbor’s signature real wood topsheet adds a natural finish and reduces reliance on synthetic topsheet materials.
• Grip Tech 2.25mm
  Additional contact points underfoot extend 2.25mm beyond the sidecut, giving the board stronger edge hold and better control on firm, icy or variable snow.
• Bio-Plastic Topsheet
  A topsheet made with bio-based material to reduce reliance on traditional petroleum-based plastics while keeping the finish durable.
• Bio-Resin
  Arbor’s bio-based resin system reduces petroleum content while maintaining strong bonding and board durability.
• 360º Fully Wrapped Sidewalls
  Full perimeter sidewall construction improves durability and helps protect the board through everyday resort and powder use.
• Recycled Steel Edges
  Durable steel edges made with recycled content, giving the board reliable edge hold while reducing material impact.
• Wend Natural Wax
  Factory-applied natural wax gives the board glide straight out of the wrapper.
• Factory Tuned
  Arbor detunes the tip and tail at the factory for a smoother, more forgiving feel from day one.
• 2x4 12-Pack Inserts
  A standard 2x4 insert layout with 12 insert positions for dependable binding compatibility and stance adjustment.

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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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