11 Best Burton Snowboards in 2025

Burton Snowboards is one of the most iconic and influential brands on the mountains. They are part of the riding culture, more than just another equipment company. Burton’s Team Riders are the best snowboarders in the world, using the best gear.

Jake Carpenter Burton started the company in his backyard in 1977. After Jake’s passing a few years ago, Team Burton continues his legacy with innovative gear and supporting the snowboard community.

With so many options, choosing a snowboard can be overwhelming. Choosing Burton is a great first step. But the company’s expansive repertoire can still be a lot to sift through. So, we set out to test and review the best Burton snowboards available.

Dive in to find your first snowboard or a trailblazing Burton board to add to your extensive quiver.

Top 5 Burton Snowboards in 2025

All the Burton Snowboards We've tested:

Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Products

The Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero may eliminate the need for your expansive quiver. This all-terrain snowboard rips in all snow conditions. Ridden by pros, this board has no ceiling. Like the classic hero, the Hero wins on every powder day… and any other day.

The Family Tree Collection was created to keep favorite snowboards in commission by using present-day technology. Within the Family Tree are unique snowboard designs for specific riding goals. The Hometown Hero was made to make every day on the mountain a win.

Regarding the design, Burton’s Freeride Directional Shape creates wicked powder game. Without giving too much away, the centered stance makes room for freestyle creativity. The directional camber profile thrives during all-mountain days with variable snow conditions. Also, the 12mm nose taper makes turn initiation easy in diverse settings.

This freeride board is different than other directional snowboards. Dive in with us to know why it’s the best freeride snowboard.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: Powder, Freeride
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 7/10, Twin
  • Profile: Directional Camber
  • Shape: Freeride Directional
  • Base: Sintered WFO
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    Floats over powder like a dream
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    Quick edge to edge even though it's wide
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    Playful backfoot feeling while still allowing front foot to control
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    It provides a sturdy base for drops and jumps
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    Slashes through crunchy conditions
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    The great one-quiver board that thrives in various snow conditions and terrain
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    It rides well switch even though it is directional shaped
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    Learning on this snowboard is not easy
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    Switch riding is not good if the stance is set back
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Best Women’s All-Mountain
Burton Feelgood Snowboard Product

The Burton Feelgood women’s snowboard, born out of champion expertise and years of refinement, emerged as a response to a female rider’s protest against a male-oriented design.

Today, the Feelgood can be seen at nearly every snowboarding competition. But it is also a favorite among your local ski hill residents. This all-mountain snowboard packs a punch that equivalent women’s all-mountain snowboards by different brands couldn’t dream of. The Feelgood is one of, if not the most, aggressive women’s specific snowboards available.

Constructed with core technologies and a WFO sintered base for better slide and edge transition, this board isn’t geared toward the newbie. Rather, it’s for the intermediate rider cruising everywhere or the expert snowboarder who carves hard.

Two distinct profiles cater to different riding styles: the aggressive Camber for intermediate to expert riders and the softer Flying V for less expert riders. Dive in to learn what makes this board the best women’s all-mountain.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: All-Mountain, Freeride
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 7/10, Twin
  • Profile: Camber and Flying V
  • Shape: Directional
  • Base: Sintered WFO
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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
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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
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    Not the best choice for beginners
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    Pricey (but worth it)
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Deep Powder Splitboard
Burton Pow Wrench Split Product

A playful shorty for all your powder wants and desires, the Pow Wrench Flat Top Splitboard is here for all of your deep snow adventures out of bounds.

Short, wide, and directional, this lil’ guy packs a powerful punch in the deepest of snow. As the name suggests, the Directional Flat Top Bend boasts a flat profile underfoot, a shallow rocker in the tail, and a deep rocker in the nose, all coming together to provide effortless float, control and responsiveness in deep snow.

Can’t decide between running your setup in a positive or neutral stance? No problem, Split Channel mounting allows you to easily make micro or macro adjustments to your stance so you can always have the ideal setup for ever-changing conditions.

Specs & Features
  • Camber Profile: Flat/Rocker
  • Flex: Medium, twin flex
  • Core/Laminates: Wood/Triax Fiberglass
  • Shape: All Mountain Directional
  • Intended Use: Backcountry powder
  • Features: Sintered WFO base, Split Channel mounting system,
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    Comes with high-end hardware from Karakoram
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    Channel system lets you make adjustments to your stance on the fly
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    No hardwear on the base
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    Subdued graphics are easy on the eyes
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    The graphic on base makes it easy to differentiate between left/right skis when applying skins
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    It's heavy
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    Somewhat of a one-trick pony
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    The fishtail looks cool but isn't necessary and requires special skins
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Best Men’s All-Mountain
Burton Custom Camber Snowboard Product

The Burton Custom is the longest-running snowboard in the Burton lineup. Invented to bring pro-caliber technology to a non-pro board, it has become much more than that. Shred the whole mountain with the precision and stability of this directional camber snowboard.

The timeless Custom design stays true, while modern technology has swooped in to make certain aspects even better. The Sintered WFO base and Super Fly II™ 700G Core with Dualzone™ EGD™ have been implemented to improve durability, speed, and dampening. Innovative Pro-Tip™ and Infinite Ride™ technology enhances maneuverability and board performance.

Now, Burton team riders and pros devour any terrain put in front of them on the Custom. Nothing is safe while riding the Custom camber- massive side hits, powder pillows, cliff drops, etc. And, of course, if you’re looking to cruise resort groomers, the Custom delivers senior performance.

If you have been renting snowboards and shred pretty decent, this should be your first real snowboard. The Custom is an excellent board to help intermediate riders progress to expert shredders.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: All-mountain, Freeride
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 6/10, Twin
  • Profile: Camber
  • Shape : Directional
  • Base: Sintered WFO
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    Traditional camber snowboard that provides extreme versatility
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    Built with durable, long-lasting materials
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    Proven high-performance snowboard design
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    Chunder and icy snow conditions are no match for the Custom
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    If you only buy one snowboard, this is your do-it-all board
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    Powder and park are do-able
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    Advanced Burton technology that doesn’t diminish the Custom’s classic design
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    Not good for beginners
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    Consequences to be had when riding park
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Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing Snowboard Product

The Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing snowboard gives a lot away in the name. We know that the Family Tree collection delivers eccentric boards. When looking at the Backseat Driver, you can appreciate the unique aspects.

This binding-less snowboard is ready to deliver action-packed fun. At first, this design seems intimidating, but when riding through deep powder, the ease of riding this board shines through. Riding on your back foot, flowing with your arms and legs like you’re surfing, feels miraculous. But riding this board in any condition other than powder is highly difficult.

The directional flat top profile creates extreme stability while effortlessly levitating on powder. Riding this board switch should be left to the exhibitionist, as the flex and shape are directional, and there are no bindings. Burton made this board to coast like you’re surfing down pow, so just flow instead of forcing anything.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: Powder
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 3/10, Directional
  • Profile: Directional Flat Top
  • Shape : Directional
  • Base: Extruded
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    Innovative design that brings a lot of fun to snowboarding
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    Surf-like feeling while coasting over pow
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    A directional flat top profile makes users confident in their balance
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    A lot of room for creativity
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    It's easier than you think it's going to be
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    The lightweight design makes hiking uphill easy
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    It can only be used in powder
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    Most resorts do not allow them
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    Not good for beginners
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Burton Talent Scout Camber Snowboard Product

Meet the ultimate Burton women’s park snowboard, the Talent Scout. Built with podem performances in mind, the Talent Scout is a favorite among professional women park riders. Not to undermine its skillful descents down steeps and mogel runs regardless of snow conditions.

But, if the women’s slopestyle coach rides by you, there’s a good chance the Talent Scout is underneath her. The Burton Talent Scout is a popular choice for non-professional riders. However, the powerful pro-driven camber is not for the novice rider; the Talent Scout isn’t in the mood to forgive any wrong movements.

A true twin flex and shape make for a sweet switch riding experience, with trust stomping landings switch or regular. The centered freestyle stance on the Talent Scout enhances confidence while spinning.

Burton spices up the camber Talent Scout with their latest tech. Pro-Tip™ technology is implemented to reduce swing weight while spinning. Infinite Ride™ technology is used in the construction process to provide flex and performance longevity.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: Park, All-Mountain
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 7/10, Twin
  • Profile: Camber
  • Shape: Twin
  • Base: Sintered
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    Twin flex and shape make switch riding and landings natural
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    The camber profile shreds all terrain well
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    The camber profile handles all conditions well, especially ice
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    Stiff flex elevates the board to a pro-level park snowboard
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    Women’s specific flex helps lighter riders twist the board without taking away power and response
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    The sintered base absorbs wax well and is durable
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    Not a good choice for beginners
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    Beware of edge-catching
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Best True Twin (Best Amateur Park Board)
Burton Good Company Camber Snowboard Product

Burton released its first park-specific true twin snowboard, the Ouija, in 1996. Nearly 30 years in the making, the Burton Good Company replicates that classic twin shape. This camber snowboard is well-suited to the park rider who 270s on and 270s off but isn’t a pro.

The Good Company is a traditional camber twin board designed to provide velocity, pop, and vigor from the top to the bottom of the mountain. This board will perform the best carving on groomers and jibbing in the park.

The soft flex prevents this snowboard from being a competition board. Hitting L and XL features on the Good Company isn’t its cup of tea. However, that doesn’t mean this board is for beginners, either. Catching an edge is easy on a camber profile such as this one. Riders should be competent with their turns before strapping in, or else you’ll be in bad company.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: Park
  • Skill Level: Everyone besides pros or first-time riders
  • Flex: 4/10, Twin
  • Profile: Camber
  • Shape: Twin
  • Base: Sintered
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    Classic twin shape has been loved by park and street riders for decades
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    Locking onto rails will feel secure
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    Soft flex makes butter tricks come naturally
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    Can hit steeps comfortably on this board
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    Camber profile makes carving awesome
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    No one that rides park can say anything bad about this board
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    Not suitable for beginners
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    Not good for deep powder
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    Catching an edge is probable
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Best Women’s Beginner
Burton Stylus Flat Top Snowboard Product

Choosing the Stylus as your first snowboard will make your life so much better. Burton has specifically engineered this snowboard to be the easiest snowboard to learn on. And, at half the price as pro-caliber boards, making upgrading less painful.

Burton designed a profile shape that is beneficial to beginners. The Flat Top™ makes balancing and initiating turns easier. The Easy Bevel addition lifts the edges, making it nearly impossible to catch an edge.

However, intermediate and advanced riders don’t prefer this snowboard profile. Once you are steadily making S turns down blues and blacks, you’ll want a different snowboard.

So many times, you’ll see people use the wrong snowboard for their skill level. This makes the sport difficult and dangerous. By choosing the Burton Stylus, snowboarding becomes the love of your life without fear. And maybe you won’t break up with your partner when they try to teach you.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: All-mountain
  • Skill Level: Everyone besides pros or first-time riders
  • Flex: 2/10, Twin
  • Profile: Flat Top™ with Easy Bevel
  • Shape: Twin
  • Base: Extruded
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    Best women’s snowboard to learn on
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    Burton’s snowboard bend technology creates stability and no-edge catch maneuvering
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    The twin flex and shape make riding switch feel great
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    The extruded base is low-maintenance and durable
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    Initiating turns is easy due to the rocker
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    Good size range
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    Only good for beginners
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Burton Ripcord Flat Top Snowboard Product

Meet your first snowboard. Learning on the Burton Ripcord Flat Top is a dream come true. As you watch fellow first-timers catch front edges and slam, you’ll coast by them.

Being a heel-side hero during your first time on the slopes is a credit card swipe away at a fraction of the cost of performance snowboards. By your second day, you may be S-turning due to the beginner-friendly design.

A few features make this beginner board different from the pro-level snowboards Burton offers. For starters, the Easy Bevel design lifts the edges off the snow to make edge catching unfeasible. The flat top bend is only prescribed for beginner riders due to easy turning and stability, but this profile does not offer the power and edge hold needed for elite performance.

The directional flex will provide control in various conditions and terrain. But once you are confidently S turning down blues and blacks, it will be time to upgrade to an intermediate board.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: All-mountain
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Flex: 2/10, Directional
  • Profile: Flat Top™ with Easy Bevel
  • Shape: Directional
  • Base: Extruded
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    Best board to learn to snowboard
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    More affordable than pro-level boards
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    Flat top bend promotes stability and balance
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    The extruded base is low-maintenance
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    Easy Bevel design makes it virtually impossible to catch an edge
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    Soft flex and 5mm Taper promotes easy turn initiation
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    Directional flex helps it handle mixed conditions and terrain
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    Only good for beginners
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Burton Flight Attendant Camber Splitboard Product

Although not expressly known for their backcountry setups, Burton has top-of-the-line splitboards, bindings, and boots to accompany the backcountry fanatic. Burton has been manufacturing splitboards since 2001. Today, the Burton Flight Attendant splitboard glides you over fresh pow pillows.

The Flight Attendant splitboard has a directional shape with directional camber and directional flex, all to help this splitboard be the premium powder pick. Due to Burton engineering, this floaty board has a twin feel on a flat base; spinning and grabbing during jumps feels natural.

The only thing that docks points from the Flight Attendant splitboard is its performance in variable snow conditions. Powder is where it shines bright, but ice and hard-packed terrain will not be well paired with the Attendant. That’s where the Pow Wrench can do a bit more.

Burton’s Split Channel mounting system makes the transition from hike to ride effortless. The Flight Attendant is also constructed with durable materials and advanced technology to increase the board’s lifespan. So you can enjoy the easy-to-use Flight Attendant for years.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: Backcountry, Powder
  • Skill Level: Intermediate to Expert
  • Flex: 7/10, Directional
  • Profile: Directional Camber
  • Shape: Freeride Directional
  • Base: Sintered WFO
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    Floats over powder like a dream, thanks to the nose rocker
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    Freeride Directional Shape to perform as a freestyle board when the rider spins cliffs
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    Split Channel mounting system is easy to use
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    It has tons of stability at high speeds due to the directional camber bend
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    Burton technology ensures proper flex and performance for an extended period
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    It is an absolute weapon of a board that eliminates pesky lift lines
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    Does not ride switch well due to directional flex
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    Not good in variable snow conditions
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    Not good for beginners
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Best Kid’s Beginner
Burton Grom Snowboard Product

Do you want your kid to become the next Shaun White or Khloe Kim? Buying the Kids’ Burton Grom snowboard won’t break the bank or your kid’s arm– hopefully, as it has Burton’s revolutionary beginner technology implemented to make riding easier and safer.

The flat bend between the feet offers balance support. The rocker outside the feet helps with turn initiation. The Easy Bevel base design creates an anti-edge-catching weapon. Learning to snowboard with the Grom is the ideal scenario.

Burton uses their 3D binding mounting system. This mounting system allows taller riders to widen their stance. If your kid grows half a foot, adjusting the stance to get the snowboard to last one more season is possible.

It is worth noting that once your kid shreds down black diamonds, not just on their heel side, they have outgrown this board’s performance. If y’all are holiday riders who don’t take it too seriously, this board is good. If your kid is on the snowboard team, check out the boys’ Custom or the girls’ Feelgood.

Specs & Features
  • Ideal For: All-mountain
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Flex: 2/10. Twin
  • Profile: Flat Top with Easy Bevel
  • Shape: Twin
  • Base: Extruded
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    Super easy snowboard to learn on
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    A flat base provides balance and stability
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    Rocker outside the bindings provides easy turn initiation
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    Fraction of the cost of adult snowboards
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    Easy Bevel design helps prevent edge-catching
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    The 3D mounting system allows for a multitude of stance adjustments
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    Once you’re intermediate, you’ve outgrown this board design
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    The 3D mounting system is only compatible with 3D plates
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The Enduring Quality of Burton Snowboards

Putting what Jake Carpenter Burton and his team have done for the snowboarding community into a few paragraphs seems unjust.

There is no arguing about Burton’s significantly positive impact on the snowboarding industry and culture. Plus, the quality and performance of Burton snowboards is indisputable.

Jake Burton dreamed of making snowboarding legendary (and allowed at resorts). In 1977, Jake started Burton out of his garage, and after 100 handmade proto-type snowboards, the Burton Backhill was born. This snowboard was narrow, with two single strap bindings with no highbacks and a rope attached to the nose with a handle.

In 1983, Jake Burton lobbied the Backhill snowboard to be allowed on chairlifts. Starting with Stratton Mountain, a few eastern resorts in the U.S. let the Burton Backhill up the chair. Jake heads to Europe the following year, creating Burton’s first modern snowboard with steep edges and a P-Tex base.

Snowboarding was emerging wonderfully. By 1986, Burton was being sold in over 1,000 retail shops. But snowboarding had its protestors; Times Magazine labeled it the “Worst New Sport.” However, Jake Burton persevered. His determination and genius, along with an elite group of athletes, are heavily responsible for the respect and admiration snowboarding is given today.

We highly recommend Burton snowboards, boots, bindings, and apparel. The company has proven its worth for decades by providing high-quality equipment to men, women, and children. Burton also gives back to the community through programs like The Chill Foundation, which creates accessible snowboarding for local kids in 25 cities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why is Burton so popular?

Burton was one of the first snowboarding brands to revolutionize the sport. Burton helped modernize the equipment and got community support. Plus, Burton gear is high-quality, stylish, and performative.

How do I know what size snowboard to get?

The old-fashioned way of sizing a snowboard was around your chin. However, weight is a significant determiner in snowboard sizing. If you weigh more for your height, sizing up is recommended, and if you weigh less, sizing down is recommended.

How do you tell if a snowboard is right for you?

When determining what snowboard to buy, consider your riding level and terrain choice first. Look deeper into which construction and design you want. Then, follow the snowboard sizing chart.

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