Board dramas
Hey all,
I bought a new Arbor Westmark this season but the top sheet fractured after like 3 days. I wasn’t impressed however Arbor has given me a credit for a next season board as a replacement. Not sure if I should stick with the westmark or change it up with the Coda.
Does anyone know anything about the Coda and can compare the 2? I really enjoyed my days on the Westmark but was recommended the Coda in store.
Thanks in advance guys.
googled it for you. Here’s what I got:
“The Coda has a much shorter effective edge than the Westmark (3 cm in the 153). Both of the boards have 0 setback. The Coda has a longer tip and tail. Both will do it all but the Westmark will favor Park while the Coda will dig the Pow a little more. “
Thanks gamblor. I am leaning more towards the coda but am worried about it not being a true twin. Anyone had any experience on either board?
Hey bro,
I’ve never owned a coda, but I’ve owned 3 westmarks. My first board was a Westmark back when they were cambers. And recently I’ve had one that was rocker and very similar to the new Westmark.
Unfortunately Arbors biggest fault is their top sheets. Bio plastic is a nice environmentally friendly idea, but if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. I’m on a Arbor Relapse right now, and once again the top sheet is peeling.
Aside from that I love Arbor. If I was going to choose between the Westmark and the Coda, I would buy the Westmark. I already have, a few times lol.
But it depends on what kind of riding you prefer.
Both boards will rip everything, but the Coda leans towards freeriding and the Westmark is more Parky.
I’m with Andy on this one. You bought the Westmark because it obviously appealed to you, and you said you really enjoyed it before the issue, so why change? The Coda is a more aggressive board designed for pow and all-mountain. Does this suit you more then the Westmark? It depends on how you intend to ride it, so you need to be honest with yourself. Don’t listen to the shop staff, do what you feel is right for your intended use. Both boards look great though. 
I couldn’t really get a feel for the parky side of the westmark which was why I originally bought it as I only boarded at 25% due to my knee needing reconstructing and having zero strength or confidence in it. Made pressing next to impossible and it dropped out quite painfully on butters and the one 180 I attempted. Previous seasons had me just hitting tree lines and natural hits which I think suits the coda. But I would live to get in the park more, reason I ended up with a westmark. If I’m lucky I’ll be right to ride again in the 14/15 northern hemi season or the ‘15 Aussie one. Just want to make sure it is on the right board. Thanks for the tips.
I have owned several Arbors and have never had any quality issues. I ride 100+ days a year. I’d say that this is a rare occurrence. Lucky you had a warranty and lucky that Arbor looks after it’s customers. The same can’t be said for all snowboard brands.
agreed with powrider1
all the arbors I have known about have never had a problem. I love my Draft!
I have owned several Arbors and have never had any quality issues. I ride 100+ days a year. I’d say that this is a rare occurrence. Lucky you had a warranty and lucky that Arbor looks after it’s customers. The same can’t be said for all snowboard brands.
Yeah, I’ve only sent one Arbor back for warranty. It even still rode fine, it just had a weird thing happen where you could see the inner part of the edges through the base (the base went clear at the edges maybe?)
I sent them a pic, they said send us the board and they sent me a new one. Quick and easy. I really respect a company that treats their customers so well. The only reason I’m not going to be on an Arbor next year is cause they don’t have the exact size/shape board that I want for next season.
I rate Arbor boards, clothes, and skateboards highly. And I really like how much effort they put into causing the least amount of damage to the environment as possible. I don’t care that they are not 100% environmentally perfect, no one is. Recycling won’t save the world… but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. Sorry, rant over.
Moral of the story: Arbor needs to make better top sheets, but everything else they do is awesome!