While it doesn't exactly hold true to it's name, it won't fit in your pocket. However, it's about as close as it's going to get, The Arbor Pocket Rocket did everything right, and did it light. Perfect for the person that has to skate a couple of blocks to work or school and just needs something that can fit in the horrifically small lockers they give you. If there was ever an end all super mini cruiser this would be it
Too often I've gotten caught up carrying huge board like my Arbor Pintails, or Loaded Bhangra through busy markets and crowded workplaces, but the Pocket Rocket eliminated all of that for me, with two perfectly sized kicktails for some fun along the way. From late night Skate sessions to having to run from some not so great people, there's not a board I would've rather done it with then the Arbor Pocket Rocket
Monday, September 22, 2014
Arbor Timeless Pin Reclaimed
The Arbor Timeless Pin Reclaimed is a board made from reclaimed wood which won't change the performance of your board, sure, but it can change the world. People can produce literally thousands of longboards, pencils, paper, anything else wooden by the masses and there's only so much in the world to offer.
What the Timeless Reclaimed Pin offers is much more than just any ordinary longboard but something that every time you push you put less emissions into the air, burn more calories, and more importantly open yourself up to the world instead of boxing yourself up in a car. What are you waiting for? It only takes one board to make a difference.
What the Timeless Reclaimed Pin offers is much more than just any ordinary longboard but something that every time you push you put less emissions into the air, burn more calories, and more importantly open yourself up to the world instead of boxing yourself up in a car. What are you waiting for? It only takes one board to make a difference.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Arbor Pin GT
Derrick Nobbs is back at it again. Now complete with smoking lumberjack skeletons! The Arbor Timeless Pin is great for those looking for something to shred concrete like it's a wave or simply get yourself from point to point B. The long wheelbase makes it a smooth ride and is awesome for those that enjoy an open stance.
I recommend this setup with BON abec 7's a square lipped 65mm wheel and some Randal or Paris trucks (I prefer Randals for carving but the stock Paris bushings are better in my opinion). This being a basic setup is really all you need, but for those that have been skating a little while Nordik abec 7's, Orangatang Stims. and bear trucks might make this board all you'll ever need.

I recommend this setup with BON abec 7's a square lipped 65mm wheel and some Randal or Paris trucks (I prefer Randals for carving but the stock Paris bushings are better in my opinion). This being a basic setup is really all you need, but for those that have been skating a little while Nordik abec 7's, Orangatang Stims. and bear trucks might make this board all you'll ever need.
Arbor Axis GT
The Arbor Axis GT is the perfect ride for all you freeriders out there that want a stylish looking cruiser to boot. It comes standard with the custom Arbor grip job as well as Derrick Nobbs awesome smoking skeleton fisherman pirate. In fact I'm not sure why Arbor didn't call it the smoking skeleton fisherman pirate, because it's just that cool.
Aside from cool names and flashy grip jobs, the symmetrical ride makes it easy for coming out of slides or not even having to worry about which side of the board you have to stand on in the morning (they can be rough sometimes). Overall whether you're just getting into freeriding or you're a salty sailor of the longboard the Arbor Axis GT is worth the buy.
Aside from cool names and flashy grip jobs, the symmetrical ride makes it easy for coming out of slides or not even having to worry about which side of the board you have to stand on in the morning (they can be rough sometimes). Overall whether you're just getting into freeriding or you're a salty sailor of the longboard the Arbor Axis GT is worth the buy.
Arbor Axis Review
The Arbor Axis is one of Arbor's most customizable boards in that you can get in Maple, Walnut, and Bamboo. The ride between the three not being much different but can tell a lot about the rider. The Arbor Axis Maple is the most simplistic and straightforward of three since most longboards nowadays are made with straight up maple. It's beautiful and as you can imagine, quite sturdy as well.
The Arbor Axis Bamboo being just as sturdy can also withstand harsher conditions (rain, sleet) since it doesn't have the warping problems as traditional woods, and a huge selling point being it's a sustainable resource so you can have many more boards for years to come!
The Arbor Axis Walnut is a little on the old timey side. Skating your grandpa's tarnished clock that towers in his living room is now a reality. That doesn't necessarily mean it's not gonna turn the heads at your high school, everyone's riding maple and bamboo nowadays so if you want something truly unique I suggest getting this baby to break some necks.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Arbor Koa Fish
And the last for tonight folks (but not least) The Arbor Koa fish, the MUCH smaller version of the timeless pin with a maple build and beautiful Hawaiian koa top, personally defines how I think pintail should made. While there's not room for dancing and doesn't have as much of a surfy feel like it's 46" counterpart. It makes for cutting through college like I find myself often doing a breeze.
The Koa fish is the perfect size for walking around with as it's not too awkward feeling at least for myself since we don't have a beach for miles. I've owned an Arbor Koa at one point and I've always gotten tons of compliments on the top wood grain, as well as the beautiful Arbor artwork. If you want something practical that'll turn peoples heads then the bamboo fish will deliver.
Arbor bamboo pin
Ah yes, The Arbor Timeless Bamboo Pintail. It's just that, timeless. Pintails are about as basic as it gets in the longboard world. But sometimes complexity isn't all it's cut out to be. The timeless is perfect for those getting into longboarding because it's simplistic and gets the job done. With a full 46" to dance around it can be a little tough to pack around town at times but there's nothing like carving the streets with an over sized wheelbase.
Another great perk about the timeless being bamboo is that it's a completely sustainable resource as opposed to Maple that takes years to grow. Bamboo grows like weeds and can grow literally inches in as little as a week. Meaning we can have wood for other things while not giving up the durability of our products. I feel like the world can still be a little skeptical about bamboo as a replacement at times, but after riding one you may never think of buying a maple board ever again.
Another great perk about the timeless being bamboo is that it's a completely sustainable resource as opposed to Maple that takes years to grow. Bamboo grows like weeds and can grow literally inches in as little as a week. Meaning we can have wood for other things while not giving up the durability of our products. I feel like the world can still be a little skeptical about bamboo as a replacement at times, but after riding one you may never think of buying a maple board ever again.
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