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The Good Ride TakeThe Burton Nug Snowboard Review By The Good RideSize 146 The Burton Nug is an incredibly fun board and this super small size is not as gimicky as you would think. None of us would want this as a primary but we all would love to have this as a quiver board. Both of us were very impressed with the big board performance this little 146 offered. Groomers- The Burton Nug was fun at moderate to high speeds as well making this for a better board than we would of thought. The small size and rocker don't make for a great groomer board but this was pretty surprising. The V-Rocker or continuous rocker on the Nug seems to be less curvy and more on the flatter side but that could be because it's so small. Either way it wasn't as loose between the feet as many continous rocker or hybrid rocker boards are. It still was catch free but it just felt a little more stable between the feet and this to us was pretty cool. Powder- Not so good. Just too small but it would float better than a camber version of this board. Turn Initiation/Carving- Very Very Easy to turn. The rocker and the exceptionally short length makes for super easy turning. It's not bad to carve in good conditions but it's lack of edge hold isn't there when it comes to harder snow. Speed- Peter Straight lined a pretty steep hill and got to 65mph on the GPS Goggles he was wearing but Peter is not right in the head. Still this board is not made for speed like that. It's not supper chattery but its not great at moderate to high speeds. Weight- Light and due to it's very small size is almost un-noticable on the chair. Edge Hold- Lacking here like all Burton rocker boards. We felt the board slip under us numerous times on edge in hard snow. It is our biggest complaint about this unique board. We'd like to see a little more edge hold like many companies provide for their reverse camber boards but at least there is a 1/2 MM extension at each foot. "Frostbite" might not be the best description but at least there is some additional edge hold over a standard side cut. Flex- Soft is the name of the Nugs game but it wasn't as soft as we thought it would be. There are many Burton boards that ride small and this small board rides big. Both testers were on the heavy end or over (editor) the weight scale for the 146 but it did a great job supporting both of us. Switch- Excellent because it's a true twin with a centered stance. The Directional Nug isn't as good but it's still not bad. Rails/Jibbing- A little board like this is awesome in a jib park. The Nug has a pretty flat profile for a rocker board. It adds to the small size and we found it terribly easy to hit even more difficult rails than we would normally hit. Pipe- Not ideal. It's just missing the edge hold for good pipe riding. If The Nug had better edge hold this could be pretty interesting. Jumps- This was pretty fun generating your own air and pretty fun hitting just about any size kicker. It's so easy to spin on this board. Even without the Malavita EST bindings that have "hinge tech" (makes it easier to ollie) the Nugs were pretty fun to pop on.
All in all the Nug was a surprise to us. It's more than just a gimmick board and it's really fun to ride on. If you have the cash this is a fun board to add to the quiver. Or if you are looking to mix it up for a year or so with the Nug you will be pretty happy with it's all mountain freestyle performance in many conditions. We feel the Twin is the way to go but the direcitonal isn't that much different.
The Good Ride Take on Continuous Rocker
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 InformationBurton Nug 2012 Burton Restricted NUG One hit and you’re hooked. Doesn’t matter if it’s a huge bowl or tiny pipe, when you’re packing the Good Wood-winning Nug, you’ll see how just a pinch can make your head spin. Agile and easy to handle, the Nug’s width, flex profiling, and effective edge are all optimized for an entirely new ride that lets you downsize 8-10cm from your normal stick. Easy spins, effortless picking through tight terrain, surprisingly floaty and stable at speeds—go ahead and hit it, you’ll be hooked.
Icons NEW V-Rocker Squeezebox Side Effects Jumper Cables Scoop Frostbite Edges Infinite Ride
Features + Hi-Speed Quad Package + Nug Raduction + The Channel + BEND: V-Rocker™ + SHAPE: Twin + FLEX: Twin + CORE: Super Fly® with Dualzone™ EGD™ + FIBERGLASS: Triax™ + BASE: Sintered + SIDEWALLS: 10:45™ + EXTRAS: Squeezebox, Side Effects, Jumper Cables, Scoop, Frostbite Edges, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™
RADUCTION LEVEL: 10 [Downsize 8 to 10cm From Normal Board Length]
Diecut Base Color Combinations May Vary
Sizes: 142cm (253 WW) 146cm (254 WW) 150cm (255 WW)
Feel: 4
Burton Nug Directional 2012
Burton Restricted NUG DIRECTIONAL
For those ripping the entire mountain, slashing from stash to stash and searching out every air in between, we created the NEW Nug Directional. Built small for nimble handling, its optimized design packs uncompromised speed and stability in a board that lets you downsize 8-10cm from normal. Easy to throw around, light under foot, and surprisingly floaty, it also features V-Rocker™ and a slight taper to further enhance float and quickness.
Icons NEW V-Rocker Squeezebox Side Effects Jumper Cables Scoop Frostbite Infinite Ride
Features + Hi-Speed Quad Package + Nug Raduction + The Channel + BEND: V-Rocker + SHAPE: Directional [5MM Taper] + FLEX: Directional + CORE: Super Fly® with Dualzone™ EGD™ + FIBERGLASS: Triax™ + BASE: Sintered + SIDEWALLS: 10:45™ + EXTRAS: Squeezebox, Side Effects, Jumper Cables, Scoop, Frostbite Edges, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™
RADUCTION LEVEL: 10 [Downsize 8 to 10cm From Normal Board Length]
Diecut Base Color Combinations May Vary
Sizes: 144cm (253 WW) 148cm (254 WW) 152cm (256 WW)
Feel: 4
Burton Women's Nug 2012 Burton Restricted NUGGET Bigger isn’t always better.
This potent little number proves that size means nothing when it comes to performance. Agile and easy to handle, the NEW Nugget’s width, flex profile, and effective edge are all optimized for an entirely new women’s ride that lets you downsize 8-10cm from your normal stick. Effortless to turn, surprisingly floaty, and stable at speeds—it proves that with less board to throw around, bigger riding comes naturally.
Icons NEW Hi-Speed Quad Package V-Rocker True Flex Side Effects Jumper Cables Scoop Frostbite Infinite Ride
Features + Hi-Speed Quad Package + Nug Raduction + The Channel + BEND: V-Rocker™ + SHAPE: Twin + FLEX: Twin + CORE: NEW Women’s-Specific True Flex Super Fly® Core + FIBERGLASS: Triax™ + BASE Sintered + EXTRAS: Side Effects, Jumper Cables, Scoop, Frostbite Edges, and Infinite Ride™
RADUCTION LEVEL: 10 [Downsize 8 to 10cm From Normal Board Length]
Diecut Base Color Combinations May Vary
Sizes: 134cm (241 WW) 138cm (243 WW)
Feel: 3
Burton Nug 2011 board Details
Doesn't matter if it's a huge bowl or tiny pipe, when you're packing the Good Wood-winning NEW Nug™, you'll see how just a pinch can make your head spin. Agile and easy to handle, the Nug's width, flex profiling, and effective edge are all optimized for an entirely new ride that lets you downsize 8-10cm from your normal stick. Easy spins, effortless picking through tight terrain, surprisingly poppy and stable at speeds--go ahead and hit it, you'll be hooked. Get your answer here. FEATURES
 V-Rocker
Continuous rocker between your feet and in front of your feet towards the tip and tail creates catch-free playfulness and improved float from peak to park. Frostbite Edges enhance power and grip, balancing the board’s overall loose and forgiving feel.    Twin Shape
The shape is perfectly symmetrical for a balanced ride that’s equally versatile when ridden regular or switch. Jib, spin, stomp, and butter with a greater balance of freestyle mobility and cat-like stability no matter which way you point it. Super Fly® Core
Lightened up and loaded with pop, this vertical sandwich of hard and soft woods saves weight and improves snap and response. Further optimized for float in our freeride focused boards, and strength in our park-focused boards.  Negative Core Profile
The team favorite! Thinner sections of core between the bindings soften flex and torsion for a more playful feel and added foot control that’s perfect for everything from park to pow. Grip and Rip™ Tune
The standard for slicing and dicing the entire mountain.  Squeezebox
 NEW Scoop
This exaggerated tip and tail scooping turns up the edges for a looser, more forgiving feel that adds catch-free fun when riding everything from a knee-high box to neck-deep pow.  Infinite Ride™
This Burton-exclusive technology allows us to maximize pop and strength by overbuilding the board, then putting it in a machine that breaks the board in for you. Whether you choose to ride Springloaded, Rocker or Camber, rest assured that with Infinite Ride™ your board will maintain its flex, pop, and feel from the first day forward, season after season. Infinite Ride—ensuring the core values for years to come.  The Channel
Now on more boards and evolved for greater performance, the Channel(M6) has staked its claim in the marketplace as snowboarding’s most direct connection. Focusing power through a central connection that evenly distributes energy for added rebound and snap, it also lets you easily micro-adjust your stance width and angles. The addition of M6 means we’re using a standardized hardware size that improves upon performance and ease-of-use, and allows for compatibility with all Burton bindings as well as bindings from select competitors, making it a choice for any rider.  Twin Flex
The flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride that’s equally versatile regular or switch, frontside or backside. Dualzone™ EGD™
The wood grain is positioned along the toe and heel edges, perpendicular to the rest of the wood core, for superior edge hold and added strength.  Triax™
Versatile flex and response for everything from mini to mega shred.  Frostbite Edges
Edges beneath your bindings extend out slightly for tremendous edge-hold on hard, icy conditions. Powerful when you need them, playful when you don’t, Frostbite Edges are hungry for hard-pack while remaining ever forgiving in softer conditions. 10:45™
Aggressive rippers take note. 10:45’s extra-meaty, dual angle geometry results in bomber impact absorption.  NEW Jumper Cables
Jumper Cables on the NEW Process V-Rocker, NEW Déjà Vu V-Rocker, Blunt, Hate, and Social are ultra-light carbon stringers that radiate energy outward from your feet towards the tip and tail. Beyond adding amplitude to your ollies, they also create more snap when powering through turns. For maximum flight, the Jumper Cables Hi-Voltage on the Joystick, Hero, Hero Limited, and Lip-Stick use carbonated rods for ultra-electrified pop and performance.  Pro-Tip™
A tapered tip and tail thickness reduces swing weight for easier mobility.  Hi-Speed Quad Package
Adding performance, speed, and strength while reducing weight, with results even a novice will immediately appreciate. You will find many of our team riders on these boards.
Sintered Base
Durable and highly porous, get added durability and superior wax absorption for greater overall glide. Specs2012 Burton Nug
2012 Burton Nug Directional
2012 Burton Me Nug
2012 Burton Womens Nug
2011 Burton Nug
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