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The Good Ride TakeBurton Custom X and Burton Custom X Wide All Mountain Freeride Snowboard ReviewBoard Size Used-164,160 & 156
The Good Ride Take on Burton Burton is huge. They have developed or acquired most of the technology that we use today. Burton is one of the only companies that can provide you with everything you need to snowboard from boards to beanies. Burton even owns arguably the best surfboard company Channel Islands because Jake likes to surf. They are like the Yankees of snowboarding because they can always outspend their competition to win. The positives- Burton provides more products for each gear/clothing/accessory category than any other company. Burton has possibly the best customer service in the snowboarding industry. Burton continuously spends more money than almost any company to develop new tech or just make what they have better. Burton sponsors more pro’s and get’s more high level user feed back than any other company. They have some of the best boots, bindings and boards in the industry. They also have great clothing. The bottom line is Burton is the 800lb patriarch of our industry that makes good stuff and backs it up with good customer service. The snowboarding world owes soo much to them but at the same time they can be very frustrating when it comes to price and proprietary technology.
Company Information2012 BURTON CUSTOM X and BURTON CUSTOM X WIDEBurton CUSTOM X Mind-reading response meets mind-blowing performance.
Double-overhead McTwists, threading needles, and sending it at jacket flapping speed—if this is your style, then the Custom X™ is your board. Pro-stock performance for riders like Frederik Kalbermatten and Kazu Kokubo, it combines razor-sharp response and cat-like edge control with helium-huffing weight. Now supercharged with Squeezebox for strategically targeted snap and stability that gives you more while working less.
Ridden by: Frederik Kalbermatten and Kazu Kokubo
Features + Tram Package + The Channel + BEND: Camber + SHAPE: Directional + FLEX: Twin + CORE: Dragonfly™ with Multizone EGD™ + FIBERGLASS: Vaporskin™ with Triax™ Fiberglass, Lightning Bolts Hi-Voltage, and Carbon I-Beam™ + BASE: Sintered WFO + SIDEWALLS: Slantwall + EXTRAS: NEW Squeezebox, Frostbite Edges, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™
Diecut Base Color Combinations May Vary
Sizes: 152cm (244 WW) 156cm (248 WW) 158cm (249 WW) 160cm (250 WW) 164cm (252 WW)
159cm WIDE (259 WW) 162cm WIDE (260 WW) 164cm WIDE (261 WW)
Feel: 7
2011 BURTON CUSTOM X and BURTON CUSTOM X WIDEBurton CUSTOM X Revving at the freestyle redline.
The true feel of a wood core, the snappy suspension of camber, and the electrified edge-control of NEW Lightning Bolts Hi-Voltage—the 2011 Custom X™ is packed with more power, precision, and pop than any wood core board before it. Piloted by the cream of today’s freestyle crop—Frederik, Kazu, Peetu, Marko, and Charles Reid—this battle axe is ready to destroy everything from back bowls to super park with agility and grace. Features + Tram Package + The Channel + Camber + SHAPE: Directional + FLEX: Twin + CORE: Dragonfly™ Core with Multizone EGD™ and Positive Profile + FIBERGLASS: Vaporskin™ with Triax™ Fiberglass, NEW Lightning Bolts Hi-Voltage, and Carbon I-Beam™ + BASE: Sintered WFO + EDGES: Frostbite Edges with Grip and Rip™ Tune + SIDEWALLS: Slantwall + EXTRAS: Pro-Tip™ and Infinite Ride™
Sizes: 152cm (244 WW) 156cm (248 WW) 158cm (249 WW) 160cm (250 WW) 164cm (252 WW)
159cm WIDE (259 WW) 162cm WIDE (260 WW) 164cm WIDE (261 WW)
Feel: 7 Camber
An advocate of powerful turns and poppy precision, camber speaks to the core values of board design. Acting like a suspension, camber creates a lively ride capable of slicing and stomping the entire mountain. Camber distributes weight evenly over the entire length of the board allowing for smooth, continuous edge control from tip to tail.
2010 BURTON CUSTOM X / BURTON CUSTOM X WIDELeave a trail of smoldering rubble in your wake.
Driven by the cream of today’s freestyle crop—Kazu, Peetu, and Marko—the Custom X™ is the lightest, fastest, and snappiest wood core board on the planet. From massive airs, to face-melting speeds, and big spins into small spaces, this super-tuned version of the legendary Custom attacks with precision. NEW Lightning Bolts radiate outward from the Channel, creating zero lag time between you and your edges. SHAPE: Directional FLEX: Twin CORE: Dragonfly™ Core with Multizone EGD™ and Positive Profile FIBERGLASS: Carbon Vaporskin™ with Triax™ Response Fiberglass, NEW Lightning Bolts, and Carbon I-Beam™ BASE: Sintered N2O WFO Vision EDGES: Stainless Steel Pressure Distribution Edges with Grip and Rip™ Tune SIDEWALLS: Slantwall EXTRAS: NEW 162cm Wide, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™ Sizes: 147cm (241 WW) 152cm (244 WW) 156cm (248 WW) 158cm (249 WW) 160cm (250 WW) 164cm (252 WW) 159cm WIDE (259 WW) 162cm WIDE (260 WW) 164cm WIDE (261 WW) 168cm WIDE (263 WW) SpecsBurton Custom X and Burton Custom X Wide 2012 Specs
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Burton Custom X Snowboard Review
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Burton 2012 Custom X 152 Review
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Burton Custom X 152 with Cartel bindings. Stats - 5 ft 7 in height, 145 pounds weight. Six days straight riding at Whistler Blackcomb Feb 2012, variable but generally good conditions, one day with some fresh powder. See my other review of the Custom Flying V also on this site.Overall I found this to be an excellent board. I'm an intermediate rider (at best) and was slightly concerned after reading various reviews saying this board was for advanced riders only (hence my question to Lee below). Nonsense. As someone who has (stupidly) been away from riding for almost 10 years, camber is all I know. It's all I need to know apparently. On groomers this board is a hypersonic piste weapon of mass destruction. Fantastic edge-hold, carving ability and overall response. On a pow day I did manage to bury the nose a couple of times but I reckon this more due to crappy riding skills and failure to set back the bindings a little than it was to the board itself. It's a directional board and I rode it that way pretty much 95% of the time. It seemed ok when briefly riding switch but I just felt like bombing it most of the time. Again, there are probably better boards out there if you want to butter about the place. This board is super, super lightweight. I literally couldn't feel it hanging from my leg on the chair - a big plus and keeps the legs fresher for longer which means more riding at the end of the day. Paired with the est-Cartels the feel was nice. Check your screws with the channel binding at the start of each day though - seems like they can work loose after a couple days riding! Summary: A stonking board. If you like getting off the lift and bombing it down the mountain you'll love this deck. Man, you'll love it. Next time I get out riding I'll try some other stuff but for those six days all I did was carve and bomb - couldn't get enough on this board. |
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Reviewed by mark
May 05, 2012 |
2012 Custom X
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Question for Lee - at 150 lbs, what size custom X did you try out? Thinking of buying so would greatly appreciate your answer. Cheers.
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Reviewed by mark
February 13, 2012 |
Custom X 2010 156 review
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I have looked at this sites review of this board many times before taking mine off the wall and putting it on the snow for the first time. I was honestly nervous and seriously question my purchase because I am barely an intermediate rider I figured I would tke the chance, risk life and limb (lol) and go for it. Well.......2 things. #1 I am SOOOO happy I did as I LOVE the board and, #2 I must respectfully disagree with anyone saying that you have to be an advance or expert rider to handle this board. As I previously said, I am barely an intermediate rider. Because of my apprehension and the many reviews stating that someone of my skill level shouldn't touch this board I spent the first part of the day dealing with some icy trails out in VT. I quickly found that the difficulty in handling this board was overexaggerated. I had no problem linking turns or carving. By the end of the day I was charging down icy intermediate trails with relative easy and a greatly increased level of confidence. So unless I am better than I give myself credit for I will have to respectfully disagree with the "Advanced only" recommendation.Now for everything else: Edge Hold- Excellent Speed- Excellent Turning/Carving- Excellent Groomed or Choppy trails.....didn't make a difference. It blasts through everything like a bulldozer through tissue paper. Matched up with the CO2 bindings have have we are talking No Chatter. I loved it so much I am looking at my 2010 Flying-V wondering if I will ever use it again. I just wish we could get some deep pow out east this year so I can test it out there as well. The Channel. I know some complain about the propriety issue but I don't mind it in the least. Set-up 2010 Custom X 156 2011 CO2 bindings 2011 Burton Hail boots Stats: 5'4" approx 180-185lbs (stocky ex-track sprinter build) |
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Reviewed by Soul06
January 23, 2012 |
Custom X 2011 Review
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I felt compelled to share my experience on this board (2 days all mountain riding)My first point is that it performs very well, excellent grip on all snow conditions, excellent dampening and obviously very fast. One thing that surprised me was that bumps do not slow it down at all, where alot of boards flex when you hit choppy bits this doesn't. It accelerates pretty much all the time - it is the snowboard version of a tank, it will not be stopped! It is good in untracked powder but it is a bit unfriendly on tracked sections or any dips and bumps. It is also alot heavier than ALL reviews would lead you to believe, infact it is a little bit tiring to ride for a day, alot like a sports car in that you simply cant have a little drive - you gotta go fast or it is not nice at all. In short I found it to be very fast and perform very well but not very fun. In fact I would say in alot of situations it took the fun out of snowboarding - it isn't a very soulful experience riding one of these. In short you HAVE to be a shit hot rider to ride one of these - if not you will probably injure yourself. I am not a really good rider but I am very competent and whilst I can appreciate what it can do it did feel a bit like if you make a mistake it would make you pay! I have gone back to my standard custom ICS (camber) that I love. I am also quite light (150 lbs) and I couldn't help thinking a heavier or way better rider would be better suited to this beast. Hope that helps somebody out there... |
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Reviewed by Lee
January 01, 2012 |
One of the Best!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
First I'd like to thank The Good Ride. Their reviews are spot on and they're my primary resource when looking for new gear. I consider myself and advanced to expert freerider with 20 seasons of experience. I'm always looking for the perfect aggressive all-mountian/freeride board and the X is one of the best I've had the pleasure to ride. Size: 164W (2010/11) Bindings: Burton Co2 (2010/11)standard ICS disk Initial thoughts: Slightly lighter than average but very solid. Sidewall/core material at the center was very thick. Good attention to detail. Stainless edges are a nice touch. This is my first Burton board... Turning: Turn initiation is very precise and direct. In fact I was over applying my edges at first. Edge hold and carving is phenomenal. The board is easy to link turns and has good power out. I never felt like I was pushing the limits of the board even in the highest speed carves. One of the best qualities of this board is the ability to lay big carves while pulling quick turns if the situation calls for it. Flex and Pop: Burton says 7 out of 10 (for response) and I would agree. Stiff but not uncomfortable. Pop is very good but quick. Timing the recoil is something that is taking some adjustment, especially having been on hybird rocker boards the last 2 seasons. If done right, the board really sends it. I also noticied the board rebounds quicker to bumps and rollers, which favors a more active riding style. Speed: This board likes to go fast and with a number of runs in the upper 50's and one of 60 mph it's right there with my top speed runs of the season (lower 60's) on bigger and damper boards. I typically ride ~170cm boards for max stability but prefer a shorter, quicker turing board for the steeps. This is an almost perfect blend between the two. It isn't as damp as some boards I've ridden but it always feels composed and in control at the limit which was surprising given the snap and the length I was riding. Jumping: Jumps were clean on take off and solid on landing. I'm an intermediate freestyle rider so I mainly stick to straight airs and ones with this board. I can see why burtons best riders like this board for going big. This board favors an aggressive but fluid riding style and is really meant for an advanced rider on up. It's nice to see a no compromise cambered board on the market. The CO2 bindings are very comfortable and a great match for the board. I'd also recommend the Flux SF45 or DMCC. In all I really like this board. It has the performance and versatility that I've been looking for for some time. The only real downside is the cost but the tech and performance is worth the coin if you can swing it. |
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Reviewed by JS
March 15, 2011 |