2027 Arbor Red Gerard Am Snowboard with K2 Market Boots and Bindings

Kids who have moved past messing around in the park and started counting laps are the target audience for the Arbor Red Gerard Am. This youth freestyle board runs a directional twin shape over a true camber profile, so it loads up and releases with real pop off a jump while staying symmetrical enough to ride and land switch. A blended wood core and a fast sintered base keep speed and snap high through a jump line. Young riders with solid fundamentals get a board that answers back when they push hard. [binding KD overview] An entry-level men's boot with a soft flex and a single BOA dial, perfect for first-pair buyers and occasional riders who want easy on, easy off.

Who it's for:

This is for ambitious junior riders who are serious about freestyle or those starting to compete. The camber profile and quick pop suit intermediate and advancing kids who already have their fundamentals down.

Things to consider:

Being a cambered, performance-minded board, it asks for decent technique and isn't the most forgiving choice for a true first-timer.

Fit & sizing considerations:

Because it's a youth board, size it to the rider's height and weight rather than an adult chart; go shorter for a lighter kid who wants easy spins and presses, or longer for a taller, heavier rider who needs more stability through jump lines. Offered in Medium (US Men 5–9), Large (8–12), and X-Large (11–15), the Sonic binding accommodates a wide range of boot sizes with a clean, straightforward fit.The Market boot runs true to size, so most riders should land in their usual size. Since the EVA liner doesn't pack out a ton, the size you start with is usually the size you end with.