2026 Arbor Metal Machine Decon Snowboard

Arbor Metal Machine Decon Snowboard – Simplified Power for Park and Street

The Arbor Metal Machine Decon Snowboard strips down the aggressive nature of the original Metal Machine to deliver a more accessible and forgiving ride. Designed for park laps, rails, and street sessions, this board retains the clean twin shape and camber profile but incorporates a softer core and durable extruded base. It's the perfect board for riders who want high performance without going full throttle.

The Metal Machine Decon is all about keeping things simple yet effective. Its camber profile gives you the pop and response you need, while the extruded base offers easy maintenance and durability. The twin shape ensures smooth switch riding and balanced performance, making it an ideal companion for riders looking to progress their park skills or hit the streets with confidence.

Decon Explained:
Decon boards are built with a simplified construction that removes extra layers to create a lighter, more natural flex and a more direct connection to the snow. They're designed to deliver a lively, responsive ride without sacrificing quality or performance.

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Key Features

• Shape – True Twin
  A fully symmetrical twin shape gives the Metal Machine Decon the same feel riding regular or switch, making it well suited to park laps, rails, jumps and freestyle progression.
• Profile – Parabolic Camber
  Arbor’s parabolic camber gradually reduces towards the contact points, giving the board pop, precision and edge control while keeping it smoother and more forgiving than a harsh full camber shape.
• Flex – 4–5/10
  A soft-to-medium flex keeps the Metal Machine Decon playful and manageable, with enough support for resort laps and enough forgiveness for park and street progression.

Tech Features

• Highland Core
  Arbor’s poplar wood core keeps the board light, durable and consistent, giving the Metal Machine Decon a smooth, lively feel without making it demanding underfoot.
• Mixed Glassing
  A blend of biaxial and triaxial fibreglass gives the board a balance of torsional forgiveness, response and stability for park and resort riding.
• Extruded Base
  A durable, low-maintenance base that is easy to repair and simple to look after, making it practical for park, street and everyday resort riding.
• 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 regular resort and park 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 10-Pack Inserts
  A standard 2x4 insert layout with 10 insert positions for stance adjustment and reliable binding compatibility.
• Manufactured with 100% Solar Energy
  Built in a facility powered by 100% solar energy, reducing the production footprint of the board.

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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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