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The Good Ride TakeBurton Custom Flying V Rocker Snowboard ReviewBoards Tried- 159, 160, 158
First let's address the difference between most hybrid rocker boards and Burton's Flying V Rocker. The best way to do this is in a picture.
Here is what most people are doing with hybrid rocker. There is rocker in the middle and then the camber doesn't make it all the way back down.
As you can see with Burton there is one more rocker bend than the hybrid rocker most people have out there.
Our initial impression was that the Custom V-Rocker's medium flex did not translate to the slopes like the camber version did. We were pretty surprised that this board won an all mountain award because we felt it to be way more on the buttery side of all mountain. It will also be a good beginner board for athletic people who are committed and want to push it, and for intermediate and advanced riders. Most expert riders will have fun in most places in the park, but will get a bit frustrated if they want to hit higher speeds riding the mountain. We like that there is still a choice between camber custom and rocker custom. We hope it stays that way because each board has strengths over the other.
The Final Take on the Burton Custom Flying VTo us, the Burton Custom Flying V felt too soft and playful to be the all mountain snowboard Burton said it would be. It was just not as stable on the mountain side of things as the camber Custom. The 2012 Squeezebox tech made the ride a little more stable but it's still missing something. You can take it all over the mountain like Burton says, but it's more of an all mountain jib/cruiser/jump approach. We'd love to see a little more edge hold and a little less chatter in the nose/tail, but still this is a really fun board for someone who rides in good to powder conditions and wants to do it all. The Good Ride Take on Hybrid Rocker SnowboardsThis is what we call a snowboard that has rocker in the center and then a camber bend at the tip and tail. The end result is the tip and tail are still off the ground, but it helps bring some good qualities that people liked with camber to rocker. The camber usually keeps the board from washing out when you lay into a hard carve and for the most part provides a more balanced all conditions ride compared to continuous rocker or camber. This is still nothing like a camber board, but it provides a loose forgiving catch free ride. Hybrid Rocker comes in all riding styles from Freestyle to Freeride and is a solid next step from where it started with continuous rocker. Hybrid Rocker is usually pretty poppy, floats well in powder, catch free and very forgiving. The one complaint is that it can still be unstable flat basing or one footing in some conditions like hard pack or ice. The major companies are working on this problem and it’s been getting better since this was introduced. Most people love the loose feeling and get used to the squirrely nature in certain conditions. We at The Good Ride feel this is one of the better shapes out there, so give it a try.
Company Information2012 Burton Custom Flying V Rocker
Burton CUSTOM FLYING V Squeeze out every ounce of power.
The addition of Squeezebox to the Custom Flying V™ changes the game completely for riders like Mikkel Bang and Mads Jonsson. The thinner core underfoot transitions to thicker, more powerful areas between and outside your feet to optimize pop, snap, and handling. Considering this Flying V is already Springloaded with rocker float and camber stability, along with the electrified edge control of Lightning Bolts and Frostbite, it’s advisable you keep this board stored outside.
Ridden by: Mikkel Bang and Mads Jonsson
Features + Gondola Package + The Channel + BEND: Flying V + SHAPE: Directional + FLEX: Twin + CORE: Super Fly II™ with Dualzone™ EGD™ + FIBERGLASS: Triax™ Fiberglass, Lightning Bolts, and Carbon I-Beam™ + BASE: Sintered WFO + SIDEWALLS: 10:45™ + EXTRAS: Squeezebox, Frostbite Edges, Pro-Tip™, Infinite Ride™, and Progressively Wider Waist Widths
Diecut Base Color Combinations May Vary
Sizes: 148cm (245 WW) 151cm (248 WW) 154cm (252 WW) 156cm (253 WW) 158cm (254 WW) 160cm (255 WW) 163cm (257 WW)
155cm WIDE (256 WW) 158cm WIDE (258 WW) 162cm WIDE (260 WW) 169cm WIDE (264 WW)
Feel: 5
2011 Burton Custom Flying V Rocker DescriptionBurton CUSTOM FLYING VSoar from peak to park. Driven by the peak to park domination of Mads Jonsson, the NEW Custom Flying V™ revolutionizes all-mountain performance by strategically combining the overall radness of rocker with the snappy suspension and power of camber under each foot. Add in the all-wheel drive grip of Frostbite Edges and the mind-reading response of Lightning Bolts and the Custom™ is ready to change the game, yet again. Features +Gondola Package +The Channel +SPRINGLOADED: Flying V + SHAPE: Directional + FLEX: Twin + CORE: Super Fly II™ Core with Dualzone™ EGD™ and Negative Profile + FIBERGLASS: Triax™ Fiberglass, Lightning Bolts, and Carbon I-Beam™ + BASE: Sintered WFO + SIDEWALLS: 10:45™ + EXTRAS: Pro-Tip™, Infinite Ride™, and NEW Progressively Wider Waist Widths Sizes: 148cm (245 WW) 151cm (248 WW) 154cm (252 WW) 156cm (253 WW) 158cm (254 WW) 160cm (255 WW) 163cm (257 WW) 155cm WIDE (256 WW) 158cm WIDE (258 WW) 162cm WIDE (260 WW) 169cm WIDE (264 WW) Feel: 5 Flying V
Take flight with V-Rocker’s next evolution. A premium blend of camber and rocker performance, Flying V™ offers the best of both worlds. Rocker overall, including between and outside your feet, enhances playfulness and float through pow. Underneath your feet, subtle camber zones combine with Frostbite Edges, EGD, and The Channel to focus edge-control for crisp snap, added pop, and power through turns.
Burton Custon V-Rocker 2010WINNER OF TWSNOW’S GOOD WOOD BOARD TEST. Burton CUSTOM V-ROCKERMonopolize the entire mountain. We’ve remixed the master with the game-changing feel and effortless control of V-Rocker™. Add souped up edges, a softer flex, and slightly wider waist width and you get a stick that’s precisely engineered to crank unbelievable turns, land more tricks, and add amplitude to your ollies. From jumpers to jibbers, pow slashers to cruisers—this is without a doubt one board that everyone will have a blast on. The Channel V-Rocker SHAPE: Directional FLEX: Twin CORE: Super Fly II™ Core with Dualzone™ EGD™ and Negative Profile FIBERGLASS: Triax™ Response Fiberglass, NEW Lightning Bolts, and Carbon I-Beam™ BASE: NEW Sintered N2O WFO SIDEWALLS: 10:45™ EXTRAS: Slightly Softer Flex, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™ Sizes: 151cm (248 WW) 154cm (252 WW) 156cm (253 WW) 159cm (255 WW) 163cm (257 WW) Feel: 4
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Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard Review
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Burton 2012 Custom Flying V 156 Review
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Burton Custom Flying V 156 with Custom EST bindings. Stats: 5 ft 7 in height, 145 pounds weight. Five days straight riding at Whistler Blackcomb Dec 2011, mainly hard-pack with some sketchy icy spots. See my other review of the Burton Custom X for comparison.I was on this board after an almost 10 year break from snowboarding. It was also the first time to ride a non-camber board. I immediately noticed how easy it was to spin around on this board (relative to my old K2 cambered deck). This aspect is kinda fun. However, as soon as I hit an icy spot I also noticed how easy it was to lose the edge and end of on my ass. After a few days back in the saddle I began to get the feel, understand the edge hold limitations and then I had some fun. This board is plenty fast. From what I have read it would likely perform well in powder due to the hybrid rocker-camber style but on this trip I didn't see any so I cannot comment. My previous board was a 150 cm so this was a significant size up for me. I did notice a certain lack of agility but couldn't be sure if this was purely the board size or the fact I hadn't been riding for so long or a bit of both. The board also felt a bit on the heavy side but again this might have related to the size (see my other review of the 152 Custom X - this is way lighter in weight). I enjoyed the easy adjustability of the channel binding system as well. Bottom-line is that I would need to ride this board some more (and maybe in a different size) before making a conclusion. I definitely agree with many other reviews I have read that say the edge hold on the Flying V is a bit sketchy. Spins and riding switch are a breeze though. |
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Reviewed by mark
May 05, 2012 |
So near...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I'm reviewing the 2011 board here, as I understand its the same as the 2012 but without the Squeezebox. I had a 158 (which is what I usually go for in an all mountain) with CO2 binding in Tignes over the new year.This board was great for most of the week. We had soft pistes, loads of powder, plenty of room to cruise around and I had a lot of fun on it. We got a big dump of snow on day 2 and I set the bindings back an inch and the board was absolutely glorious in deep powder, loved it!!! I like this board a lot less on the last day when everything was iced over. We went out to make the most of the final day but the edge hold on hardpack just isn't good enough, I wasn't sliding out but it just skidded around rather than carving and holding turns. It didn't make for a confident ride. It's ok, but just ok, its not as good as it should be for a 500 euro all mountain board which in my book should be way above average on the piste. As such I can't imagine it would be a great park board but I didn't get to try it as they were closed the whole week. I really liked the Custom Flying V, it was fabulous in powder just not that great out of it. Boo :( |
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Reviewed by Stu Bennett
February 18, 2012 |
Amazing board in non-icy conditions
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Eric's review is spot on. I'm in the market for a new board, and went up to Killington for a half day. I rented the Flying V 158 from Darkside. I'm 5' 11" and 200 lbs.Conditions pretty awful. Some of the less skied off trails had enough man made snow that I could get a feel of how the flying v performed in good conditions. And I loved it. If I lived out west I'd probably buy this board in the 163. It's super stable at speed, almost impossible to catch an edge and has incredibly good pop for an all mountain board. It's also very easy to control, and a real confidence booster when you're not on ice (I used to be afraid of bombing down steeper trails, thinking of how much it would suck if I caught an edge... but not on this board). However, as Eric and other reviewers on other sites have said, this thing has NO grip on ice. So for someone who snowboards mostly in new england, this board just isn't going to cut it. I had absolutely no confidence when I hit ice patches, and the few times I really tried to dig an edge in, I'd quickly repoint my board down the mountain to avoid wiping out. So I will also give this board a 4, because as a lower end intermediate rider, I could tell that this board, in good conditions, would give me the confidence to be a better boarder. But as I do 99% of my snowboarding in New England, I'm going to have to find something else. |
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Reviewed by Fred
January 09, 2012 |
Tested: Burton Custom Flying V vs. Never Summer SL
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is my first season riding with approx 25-30 days on the mountain. I'm 6Ft, 160lbs, size 11 boots, stance angles (-3,+12). I stick to mostly groomers and some tree runs, little freestyle on the trail, no rails or boxes as of yet.Killington (3/27/11-3/31/11) Conditions - Bluebird, Packed powder/loose granular (no fresh snow in atleast a week) My g/f had just gotten me a 2011 Burton Custom Flying V 160 and I was stoked to try it out for the first time. For first two days this was the stick I was using. First impressions, coming from a 2008 K2 Brigade (full camber/extruded base) ..... Fast!!! Took me one run to get the feel of the Flying V but not as different as I had expected despite all the reviews online. Burtons WFO Sintered base is extremely fast as well as going from edge to edge. High speed stability was very good, but where this board failed was on icy hardpack. This performed worse than my "beginner" K2 board. I took a nice spill on the ice and lost some confidence and was disappointed, but still had faith in the boards abilities. From then on I was more cautious if I spotted some sketchy snow up ahead. Still poor performance on ice, therefore I don't believe in Burtons "Frostbite" edges. The 3rd day I stumbled into a board shop and there was a 2011 Never Summer SL 158 to demo. This was the board I was considering and did loads of research on. It was freshly waxed and edges were just sharpened. I could hardly wait to hit the mountain. The feel is similiar to the Flying V because they are very similar tech (Flying V and NS R.C. tech). Burtons base seems alittle faster, and possibly a tiny bit more stable maybe cuz of the length (160 v 158)?. Where the board excelled over the Burton was on icy hard stuff. It was like night and day. This thing gripped like my old cambered board. After the entire day on the mountain in identical conditions, my confidence was back! I went back to the shop and bought the board i loved it so much. Sure the board had some scuffs on the topsheet, but the base and edges were pristine. By the 4th day I was slaying a few black diamonds which I probably wouldnt have even attempted with the Flying V. Luckily, my g/f bought the board from Backcountry.com and I'm returning it today for a full refund! P.S. With those of you out there with borderline 11-11.5 boots like me, I can say my size 11 K2's had NO problems with toe drag/heel drag even with my stance angles (-3,+12) Thanks again, Eric |
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Reviewed by Eric
April 03, 2011 |