Kate got this board to ride for a couple of weeks. As a snowboard instructor, her expertise was brought to bear on how the Feelgood performs and for whom it’s a good board to ride on.
Where to buy Burton Feelgood Snowboard:
Burton
The Feelgood women’s snowboard by Burton is the culmination of different performance technologies guided by champion expertise.
After Burton sized down a man’s board and proclaimed it a women’s board in the 90s, Shannon Dunn-Downing, a female Burton team rider, protested. Shortly after, Burton listened and developed their first all-mountain women’s snowboard, the Feelgood, in 1996.
Today, another Burton team rider, Kelly Clark, has won more titles than any other snowboarder alive, all while strapped in on the Burton Feelgood.
Women’s snowboards come in various forms. The Burton Feelgood has two profiles: camber and Flying V. The Camber is one of the most aggressive women’s snowboards on the market, best for intermediate to expert lady shredders. Less expert riders will appreciate the softer Flying V Feelgood.
Let’s dive in to get up close and personal with why and where the Feelgood performs so well.
Things we like:
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It truly shreds all over the mountain -
The traditional camber profile lets users flow from edge to edge exceptionally
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Riding switch feels good, even with the directional shape
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Despite the Feelgood’s mid-rank in powder and park, it seems to hold its own just fine
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The snowboard’s technology elevates the Feelgood to a futuristic shredding machine
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Visually and texturally appealing snowboard
Things we don't like:
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Not the best choice for beginners -
Pricey (but worth it)
Where to buy Burton Feelgood Snowboard:
Burton
- Ideal For: All-Mountain, Freeride
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
- Flex: 7/10, Twin
- Profile: Camber and Flying V
- Shape: Directional
- Base: Sintered WFO
Key Features of the Burton Feelgood for All-Mountain Riding
For several reasons, the Burton Feelgood is a top contender year in and year out for the best women’s snowboard. Key features, like the shape, profile, mounting system, flex, base, and top sheet, keep this board ripping hard all over the mountain the whole season.
First, the all-mountain directional shape helps riders cruise through anything while having power. The Feelgood has a longer nose than the tail to provide extra pop in the tail. The longer nose maintains float and control to flow through any terrain or condition.
Both profiles of the Feelgood support all-mountain riding. The aggressive rider will love the stiffer camber bend as it creates edge-to-edge control with spot-on precision in all terrain and conditions.
The Flying-V shape is more forgiving, playful, and flexible than the camber profile. The Flying-V profile is recommended for intermediate all-mountain rippers.
The Channel Board Mount system benefits all-mountain riding in a few ways. First, it is easy to find your perfect stance by standing on the board and sliding the bindings back and forth. Second, the Channel mount system provides an even flex for reliable turns.
The Burton Feelgood gives you so much control on groomed terrain during skidded turns
The Burton Feelgood has a twin flex. This means the board is symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride. Twin flex is versatile for regular or switch riding. While riding switch, the board handles well–even though it has a directional shape.
The Sintered WFO base seals the deal on reasons we love the Burton Feelgood for all-mountain riding. The WFO base is fast because it is porous and absorbs more wax, helping snowboarders avoid getting stuck on pesky traverses across the mountain. Transitioning from side to side meets less resistance and is faster, too.
A potential downside might be the need to wax more than conventional, extruded bases.
A Sintered WFO base is more durable, too. The base may take a few scratches, but getting a core shot has to take some serious effort for carnage.
This Burton all mountain snowboard delivers you all over the mountain in style thanks to the durable top deck and fantastic graphic combination. The top deck can take some severe beating while withstanding damage. So when you hit that random rock or if the person behind you in the lift line hits you with their metal skis, you can be safe from worry.
The Ideal Terrain for the Burton Feelgood Snowboard
The Feelgood Burton all-mountain snowboard is a powerful slasher
Labeled as an all mountain snowboard, the Feelgood thrives all over the mountain. From peak to base, the Burton Feelgood shreds the gnar. This can be your board for all things snowboarding.
But, if you want us to get specific, this women’s snowboard does best in steeps, cliff sections, groomers, off-piste, and big airs. A convertible lap (going from the top to the bottom of the mountain) feels good on this Burton all mountain snowboard.
Love the pop of the camber Feelgood all mountain snowboard
The Feelgood camber anchors into the steeps, twists great through the moguls, is fast with the Sintered WFO base on-piste, and provides a stable base for landing big airs.
The only places the camber board is not acclaimed for are jibbing in the terrain park and powder. However, this board locks onto metal fine and spins well (beware of edge catching). Handling knee-high powder is a joy, but anything more than that is better conquered on a powder-specific board.
Not only does the Feelgood handle all terrain well, but it also slashes through all conditions. Whether knee-deep with powder or super icy in the late afternoon, the Feelgood can carry you through it competently. Both available Feelgood bends (read next section) can shred all conditions well. To match your gloves to the conditions, see our top 16 gloves and mittens.
Burton Feelgood: Camber vs. Flying V Profiles
A snowboard profile (aka bend or camber) is the shape of the side profile of the snowboard. Several profiles exist, like traditional camber, rocker, hybrid rocker, flat, directional camber, etc.- check out our best All-Mountain Snowboards guide for a complete breakdown of snowboard profiles.
The Burton Feelgood comes in a camber and Flying V profile. The Flying V profile is a unique rocker-hybrid with camber only under the bindings. When deciding between the camber or Flying V profiles, there are a few things to consider. Riding levels, style, conditions, and terrain can help determine this decision.
Both snowboard profiles of the Feelgood are advertised for intermediate and above riders. However, we believe beginner riders can still flourish on the Feelgood Flying V bend.
Typically, hybrid-rocker profiles like the Flying V are prescribed to beginners and intermediates. This is due to more flex for turn initiation and less edge to catch. The Flying V shape has enhanced playfulness and allows for powerful turns.
If you are jibbing and hitting rails, locking on metal with the Flying V bend will feel good. The Flying V profile has more forgiveness and enhanced playfulness over the traditional camber bend. The Flying V has better feedback when it comes to riding powder than the camber profile.
Usually, more advanced riders tend to prefer a camber profile snowboard. This is due to Camber’s ability to carve at high speed and evenly distribute pop. The camber profile is also stiffer than the Flying V profile.
Like half-pipe champion Kelly Clark, a big air freestyle rider prefers a camber board for stability and power. If you’re a resort rider who loves groomers, the camber profile will bring strong carves, controlled skidded turns, and predictable response in all snow conditions. Also, camber seems to cut through the ice, hardpacked snow, and chunder better.
Who Should Choose the Burton Feelgood Camber Snowboard?
Having fun and spinning the Feelgood women’s snowboard is possible, but be aware the camber profile does like to catch an edge
The Burton Feelgood camber snowboard shreds so hard. This board is for someone who knows what they are doing (i.e., an intermediate to expert rider). If you are an aggressive rider sending cliffs, popping 360s on side hits, ripping through trees, and hitting large jumps in one run, this Burton all mountain snowboard is for you.
The most aggressive riders will surely appreciate the twist, edge control, and stiffness of the Feelgood. However, if you are a chill rider who loves to cruise all over the mountain while popping and having fun, the Feelgood Flying V shape is an excellent choice.
Unpacking the Burton Feelgood’s Core Technologies
After two decades of manufacturing the Burton Feelgood, the core technologies have entered a zone of near perfection. Today, the Feelgood snowboard comprises cutting-edge Super Fly II™ 700G Core with Dualzone™ EGD™, Carbon I-Beam Fiberglass, and Women’s-Specific Flex to make a shredding beast.
Super Fly II™ technology from Burton is an innovative design that places firmer and softer wood pieces in specific core areas to maximize board performance. The Dualzone™ EGD™ technology is a unique Burton design that places the wood grain on the board’s edge under and between the bindings perpendicular to the middle of the core. EGD™ technology improves board edge hold, strength, and response.
To up the ante, Burton uses a tailor-made-for-women Triax Fiberglass with Carbon I-Beam to provide a softer flex for lighter riders. While riding the Feelgood, you can tell the board loses no power from tip to tail while providing responsive twisting for turn initiation.
Comparing the Burton Feelgood (Camber) with Other Snowboard Models
The Burton Feelgood is one of the best all-mountain women’s snowboards ever made. But let’s focus on the best snowboards for women compared to Burton Feelgood.
The Feelgood versus the Salomon Lotus
First, the Lotus has a soft flex compared to the stiff Feelgood.
Second, the Lotus’ rider level is meant for beginners and intermediates, while the Feelgood is for intermediates and above.
Last, the Lotus is half the price of the Feelgood. Even though they are both all-mountain boards that do well in the park, there is a big difference between the snowboards.
The Feelgood versus the Burton Talent Scout
First, the Talent Scount is designed more for the terrain park than the Feelgood; therefore, the Talent Scount locks onto rails more securely, while the Feelgood carves better.
Second, the Sintered Talent Scout base is slower than the WFO Sintered Feelgood base.
Last, the Talent Scout is twin-shaped for stomping switch in the park, while the Feelgood is directional for power and control all over the mountain.
If you want to see more all-mountain snowboards that can compete with the Burton Feelgood, check out our 10 Best All-Mountain Snowboard picks.
We Highly Recommend this All-Mountain Women’s Snowboard
The Burton Feelgood should be a heavy contender if you are looking for a board to carry you through the whole season, all terrain, and every condition.
The Burton Feelgood indeed does everything well. This stiff all mountain snowboard rips on groomed terrain with nice carves and skidded turns. Ventures well into off-piste terrain, cutting through chowder and ice. Even with stiffer flex, this board butters well. The camber profile allows for reliable tip-to-tail edge control, even pop, and handles hard-packed snow great.
The women’s camber-shaped Feelgood should be considered if you are an intermediate and above snowboarder who especially loves to carve out to the fullest. Otherwise, the Flying V shape and flex will be awesome for everything else, including powder.
Both of these Burton all mountain snowboards are excellent options to have in your quiver. Take it out on icy days or any day you want to feel good.
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Things we like:
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It truly shreds all over the mountain
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The traditional camber profile lets users flow from edge to edge exceptionally
-
Riding switch feels good, even with the directional shape
-
Despite the Feelgood’s mid-rank in powder and park, it seems to hold its own just fine
-
The snowboard’s technology elevates the Feelgood to a futuristic shredding machine
-
Visually and texturally appealing snowboard
Things we don't like:
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Not the best choice for beginners
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Pricey (but worth it)
Frequently asked questions
No, the Channel System works with virtually every binding made. However, different screws (which come with the board) are needed for the Channel system compared to the 4×4 system.
Burton snowboards are made in China, Taiwan, Austria, Poland, and the United States. Regardless of where your snowboard was manufactured, they each produce the same high-quality product, built by hand to Burton’s standards.
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