Burton Custom. Opinions? - Snowboarding Forum

Funkyhog · 12-18-2010, 12:19 PM

I'm thinking about getting a 2011 Burton Custom 156 (camber version). I'm 5'9" and 130 lbs and am an intermediate rider. I mostly freeride with little to no park. Do you think this will be a good fit? Or just any opinions in general?

imprezd · 12-18-2010, 02:10 PM

That should be good. You're on the lower end of the weight spectrum for that size but if you enjoy free riding, a longer board will give you nice stable turns. I'd say go with it. I'm 5'9 173lbs and I went with a 158 custom x. I could of went up to a 160 but we're talking 2 cm here. That's less than an inch of added length. You won't notice any issues.

JRZBoarder · 12-18-2010, 02:13 PM

I have the same board in a 165. The 156 will work for you, but the 154 would probably be better.

Funkyhog · 12-18-2010, 03:09 PM

Yea, but I'm still growing so I think it'll be fine. And I'm reasonably certain that I'm going with the camber instead of flying V...

JRZBoarder · 12-18-2010, 04:32 PM

Well if your still growing than it's fine.

Funkyhog · 12-18-2010, 11:37 PM

And about how forgiving is this board? Because I was planning on getting Custom X but because I've heard that it's super stiff and unforgiving I'm not anymore, as I don't think I'm good enough of a rider. Anyone know? Or have opinions?

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Funkyhog Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 52	Burton Custom. Opinions? I'm thinking about getting a 2011 Burton Custom 156 (camber version). I'm 5'9" and 130 lbs and am an intermediate rider. I mostly freeride with little to no park. Do you think this will be a good fit? Or just any opinions in general?

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12-18-2010, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
imprezd Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 42	That should be good. You're on the lower end of the weight spectrum for that size but if you enjoy free riding, a longer board will give you nice stable turns. I'd say go with it. I'm 5'9 173lbs and I went with a 158 custom x. I could of went up to a 160 but we're talking 2 cm here. That's less than an inch of added length. You won't notice any issues.

12-18-2010, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
JRZBoarder Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	I have the same board in a 165. The 156 will work for you, but the 154 would probably be better.

12-18-2010, 03:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Funkyhog Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 52	Yea, but I'm still growing so I think it'll be fine. And I'm reasonably certain that I'm going with the camber instead of flying V...

12-18-2010, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
JRZBoarder Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	Well if your still growing than it's fine.

12-18-2010, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Funkyhog Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 52	And about how forgiving is this board? Because I was planning on getting Custom X but because I've heard that it's super stiff and unforgiving I'm not anymore, as I don't think I'm good enough of a rider. Anyone know? Or have opinions?