The Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro is shaped around a lifetime of riding by the legend himself, and it carries his whole approach of having a good time no matter what the mountain throws at you. It's a directional board on Arbor's System Camber platform, smooth to start a turn but planted and composed once you're in it, with a damp feel that soaks up chop instead of bouncing off it. It's the kind of board an experienced rider reaches for when they want one tool for steeps, trees, and everything between.

Why we like it:

Instead of carbon, Arbor uses diagonal basalt fibers for the torsional drive, which gives it a grounded, slightly muted feel that holds together when the snow gets rough.

Who it's for:

This is for advanced riders who want a freeride-leaning board that can do it all. It rewards people who ride hard in changing conditions and care more about composure and grip than about being playful. A strong intermediate who's ready to ride into a more serious board can grow with it for years.

Highlights:

The basalt is the part worth talking about, since Arbor leans on it where most brands reach for carbon, trading a little snap for a calmer, more stable ride that stays glued in chop, crud, and mixed conditions. It sits over Arbor's Highland III core, a poplar-and-paulownia blend, with Grip Tech and 3D Fenders smoothing edge engagement from the top of the turn. The directional shape floats the nose and settles the board at speed, keeping things confident and composed.

Things to consider:

It's a stiff, damp board with a real freeride bias, so it's happiest with an experienced rider leaning on it and more than a beginner needs. Being directional, it's not built for a switch-heavy or park program.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Stick with the length you normally ride for all-mountain use, size up a touch if you want more float in deep snow, and go with a Wide version if you're on a size 11 boot or larger so your toes and heels stay off the snow.