Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro 25/26 – First Thoughts

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Freestyle roots, backcountry backbone.

The 2025/26 Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro leans into its legacy while tweaking the formula: it now offers a softer flex, more setback, added width, and extra nose volume to float better in variable snow. With its System Camber base, it still “pops” when you want it to, yet handles choppy terrain more gracefully. The directional shape gives it forward drive, and eco touches like Bio-Resin and Bio-Plastic topsheet underscore Arbor’s effort to be greener. Arbor Collective Whether you’re threading trees, hitting steeps, or cruising resort laps, it’s built to handle mixed conditions with a flexible but confident feel.

The Snowboard International First Thoughts are back for another season of in-depth gear reviews, giving you the lowdown on the best snowboard gear for winter 25/26. This time around, the team spent two weeks up in Åre, Sweden, putting the latest kit to the test: five riders, three videographers, and one epic resort.

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