2027 Arbor Metal Machine Decon Snowboard

The Arbor Metal Machine Decon is a stripped-back park and street board that keeps things simple, durable, and focused on freestyle progression. Built as the more accessible version of the Metal Machine, it leans into a softer flex and a lower-maintenance construction while holding onto the same true twin shape and camber profile. It’s right at home on rails, side hits, and park laps, with a predictable feel that makes it easy to trust when you’re trying to lock in tricks or clean up your style. The 159 comes through as a mid-wide option, giving riders with bigger boots a proper fit without stepping out of a park-focused shape. This model is also part of Erik Leon’s C.O.R.E initiative, tying together freestyle performance with a broader focus on accessibility and sustainable design.

On snow, the parabolic camber profile delivers a familiar camber response with smoother edge engagement, helping keep things controlled without feeling overly catchy. The 4–5 flex makes presses and butters easier to access, while still offering enough support for small to medium jumps and everyday riding. The true twin geometry keeps everything balanced for takeoffs, landings, and switch riding, while the Highland core and biax glassing create a consistent, easy-to-manage flex pattern. The extruded base keeps maintenance simple and handles impacts well, especially for street and rail use. The overall feel is forgiving, predictable, and built to take a beating, making it a solid option for riders focused on freestyle progression.

Key Features

• Terrain – Park / Resort
  Built for freestyle riding, with a focus on park laps, street-style features and all-mountain resort use.
• Shape – Twin
  A fully symmetrical twin shape that rides the same in both directions, ideal for switch riding and freestyle progression.
• Profile – Parabolic Camber
  Camber with reduced contact points towards the tip and tail, maintaining edge hold while keeping the board feeling less aggressive and easier to control.

• Flex – 4–5/10
  A softer flex that prioritises pressability and forgiveness while still offering enough support for stability at speed.

Tech Features

Highland Core
A lightweight wood core designed to provide a consistent flex pattern and dependable response for freestyle riding.

Extruded Base
A durable, low-maintenance base that is easy to repair and ideal for park and street riding.

Biax Glassing
A forgiving fibreglass layup that enhances torsional flex, making the board easier to control and more playful.

Bio-Resin
A plant-based epoxy that improves bonding strength while reducing environmental impact.

360° Wrapped Sidewalls
Fully wrapped sidewalls that improve durability and protect the core from impacts and moisture.

Recycled Steel Edges
Durable steel edges made with recycled materials, maintaining strength while reducing environmental impact.

Wend Natural Wax
A plant-based wax applied at the factory for immediate glide straight out of the wrapper.

Factory Tuned
Delivered ready to ride with edges and base set for immediate on-snow performance.

2x4 10-Pack Inserts
A standard mounting pattern offering a wide range of stance options for precise setup.

Manufactured with 100% Solar Energy
Produced using renewable energy sources, reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing.