Review: The Original Arbiter 36 kt

You’re always faced with the same question: Which board? Which board to buy, which one to ride here, which one to ride there. Or, which one is best for my current riding situation?

Wouldn’t it be a whole hell of a lot easier to just buy, and ride, one board? One that’s well-rounded enough to handle anything you throw at it! This post explores the idea of an optimal all around board while looking specifically at the Original Arbiter DK 36, my pick for such an important spot in any skater’s quiver.

I’ve ridden a lot of boards over the years and have constantly looked for a good “all around” deck. You know, a board that has that perfect shape, one you can ride anywhere really. Wide and stiff enough to handle higher speeds, yet responsive and perhaps with kick tails for enhanced maneuverability.

After my last season of riding and trying a few decks that meet our description for that “all around” board, I ended up riding the Original Arbiter DK 36. As the name would suggest this board comes in at 36 inches in length and a beefy 10 inches in width, composed of 9plys of Canadian maple. This relatively short length with an even shorter wheelbase makes for a very nimble board, while the thick construction ensures enough weight to keep you grounded at high speeds. In the past I have run into many problems with DK or double kick boards being too light, or flexy to trust at high speeds, but the Arbiter 36 has certainly cleared these issues up for me.

Let’s move on to the main feature of this deck: the gigantic kick tails! These kicks will ensure hours of freestyle fun. They are big enough to get some serious lift over the deck regardless of your weight. Because this deck was drilled with multiple truck mounting options, the trucks can be moved slightly forward or backwards when being mounted too the deck. What does this mean for my riding you might be asking? This slight movements effectively change the wheelbase and turning radius, but also directly change the length of the kick tails, allowing the rider to dial in their desired level of pop. Don’t put up with a board that doesn’t have the right pop or the right turning for your riding style. Pick up an Original Arbiter 36 and start dialing in your setup today.