Burton Snowboards
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- audioslave
I was going to get a Custom for about $460, and noticed the Bullet, which is still a Universal board, was around $100 less. I'm a newbie to the snow, is the Custom worth the extra hundred bucks?
If you're not a burton fan, what is a good board I can get for around $350?
thnx in advance
- unknown0
I used to have a Jeff Brushie with the fishing symbol on it. It was a half-pipe/trick board, but I used to too free carve at Jackson Hole and in the Alps, Ohh what fun!! Burton is the original!
- unknown0
I really wouldn't get a custom as you are going to get used to whatever you are riding. It's like a baseball glove or a tennis racket.
- unknown0
anyone that was circa 1992, haven't been riding that much as it has become somewhat of a punk sport, which ruined it and made all the resorts hate nice snowboarders.
- auricom0
the new customs are solid, i think the bullet just has a different core, not as nice as the custom. i just got this years Seven 156.5, i love it.
- audioslave0
thanks jas, if you were to get a new Burton today, which one would you get?
- audioslave0
auricom, I just read a review in Transworld about the Seven. It was in the top ten out of 65 boards reviewed. What did you pay for it?
- auricom0
$460, i would say out of the 6 boards i've owned, it's second, my original Rippey was the best. the seven is really smooth, i sold my Dragon to get it.
- auricom0
you'll have to go to a skate shop that sells burton, snowboard shops can't carry the Seven line.
- audioslave0
auri, for someone just starting out, does it matter weather I get a Universal, Contact, or Power board?
- auricom0
Universal is exactly that, it's for all parts of the mountain. Contact is a Freestyle setup, and Power is for technical and specific riders. Those are you backcountry, pro series, and halfpipe boards. Starting out I would go for a Custom, the Bullet and the Canyon are the same as the Custom but for people with large feet. The Seven wouldn't be a bad choice either but it has a thinner sidecut for quicker manuvering.
I had a Custom 3 years ago, it was ok but they have totally redesigned them since. i heard they are pretty strong. if your wanting to save some $$$ maybe try the Indie.
- audioslave0
werd, thnx
- auricom0
can be, just go their site for tons of info, almost too much.
- audioslave0
auri, do you use Step Ins or Straps?
- aphrothunder0
i find that the $100 difference between a "good" board and a cheaper one doesn't really matter - at least it doesnt matter to the rest of us who arent jumping out of helicopters and doing insane stunts.
i can usually find a nice used board which is just as good as any of the new, more expensive stuff out there - for under $200.
i would say that if you feel an urge to spend your money, spend it on a good boot, because the better your boot is, the more enjoyable your riding experience will be.
that's my 2 cents
- unknown0
Not so sure as I have been out of the loop since about 1997 when I left the USA for 4 years. I would probably get a carver though, not a trick board. Do you ride goofy or straight?
- auricom0
i use regular bindings, to hell with step-ins. bad experience with a pair of K2's. go with strap-ins, less to go wrong with.
- HIVE70
screw that, get some flows.
- PuFFi0
I just bought a Rome snowboard, didn't try it yet, no snow...
But I heard guys from burton made that thing up, they look really good and well done.
good luck and good snow
- dstlb0
Wouldn't go with a used board unless it's a very unused used board. There's a limited number of times you can get the edges sharpened and the base reground so it may have a very short useable lifespan.
Although if you're in the US you're probably not boarding on rocks and ice as much as we do in Europe so it may not be such an issue - lucky gits.
- mrtn0
forget about burton boards. get yourself a forum. bjorn leines pro model for example. guess its the best board i have ever owned. equally good for everything. i recently also tried rossignol sly. it is about 100 $ cheaper, but also a terrific board.
btw, both were in the transworldsnowboarding top ten list also.