Arbor Rain vs Season Nexus - Blem

How they compare

Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Arbor Rain leans more freestyle. The Arbor Rain uses a directional twin shape while the Season Nexus - Blem is directional. The Arbor Rain has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Season Nexus - Blem uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Arbor Rain is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.