New "Fun" Board: Burton Custom Flying V - Snowboarding Forum

minman26 · 02-10-2011, 12:31 PM

Looking to add a second board to the fold after this season... I currently ride a Custom X 162W with C60 bindings... absolutely love the setup.

Would like something where I can play around a little more that's shorter, softer, and with rocker. Leaning towards Custom Flying-V 160 cm with Cartel bindings.

Anyone have an opinion on this matter? I'm 6'2" and 190 pounds. Seems like a pretty good set up for a secondary/fun board.

thanks.

Rufus · 02-10-2011, 12:55 PM

I demoed several Burton boards last weekend, including the CustomX 160 and the Custom FlyingV 160. The Custom FlyingV 160 was a nice, stable ride but if you're looking for something fun that is shorter, softer and with rocker you might want to check out the Hero. I rode a 158 Hero with Mission bindings and it was a very fun ride. I also liked the Custom Flying V Squeezebox in a 158 with Prophecy bindings, noticeably more pop than the regular Flying V.

I normally ride Cartels and C02 bindings, I really liked both the Missions and the Prophecies that I demoed.

I am 6' and 195 lbs with size 12 boots, I also tried the Custom Flying V in a 158W but preferred the regular width. No problems with toe drag.

minman26 · 02-10-2011, 01:39 PM

Awesome reply! Really great insight I appreciate it!

phile00 · 02-11-2011, 12:39 PM

I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt, but I think flying V sucks unless your conditions are nice. Any board I buy, no matter how playful, has to be able to handle shit days. Don't be afraid to try other companies.

In terms of a RC snowboard, I was impressed with never summer when at slow speeds it felt skatey and at high speeds it felt more like a cambered deck. Flying V, for whatever reason, did not feel like that to me. Demo a Never Summer EVO if you get the chance. GREAT board. If you want to stick with Burton, going from a Custom X to a Hero could either be great fun, or really piss you off. In that case, a flying V would be a better transition I suppose.

Your best bet is to demo any of the boards you are interested in. I wish I lived close enough to a demo center. Otherwise I'd never buy a board without trying it first.

Rufus · 02-11-2011, 12:49 PM

If you're really looking for something soft and playful I didn't feel that the step from Custom X to Custom Flying V enough to get me there. If I could only have one Burton board it would probably be the Custom Flying V but since you have the Custom X and are looking for something to have fun on you should really look at the Hero or another park-specific board.

t-mac · 02-11-2011, 02:27 PM

If you want flying-V, check out the Sherlock. The Custom seems stiffer to me and the Sherlock is cheaper. I have the Cartels on mine. I also have a 2010 Custom V-Rocker that tends to stay at home now as most days it is the Sherlock for me.

minman26 · 03-01-2011, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses.

MI_canuck · 03-01-2011, 11:15 AM

how about a Nug? (assuming you can find one

most everyone i've talked to that has tried one loves and raves about it...

mwl001 · 03-01-2011, 11:31 AM

Let me completely agree with what phile00 says, I demo'd the Evo and Flying V just last weekend and had the exact same experience. Flying V was pretty good at speed (very close to the Evo) but in every other scenario the Evo was MUCH better. I bought the Evo. I was truly amazed how much it felt like a cambered deck at speed. Flying V just felt too different for my tastes. Definitely try before you buy, unless you get a great deal.

Leo · 03-01-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mwl001

Let me completely agree with what phile00 says, I demo'd the Evo and Flying V just last weekend and had the exact same experience. Flying V was pretty good at speed (very close to the Evo) but in every other scenario the Evo was MUCH better. I bought the Evo. I was truly amazed how much it felt like a cambered deck at speed. Flying V just felt too different for my tastes. Definitely try before you buy, unless you get a great deal.

Comparing the Evo to a Custom Flying-V is like comparing a coupe to a sedan.

Evo: True Twin, just under mid flex... 4/10 on my own scale

Custom Fly-V: Directional Twin, just over mid flex... 5.5/10 on my scale.

The Evo better compares to the Burton Hero. The NS SL compares better to the Custom. The Custom Flying-V in my opinion is a much better board at speed due to more dampening and stiffness. But like I said, this comparison doesn't even make sense since that's not what the Evo was designed for.

If you want playfulness while still having good stability and want a NeverSummer, get the SL. If you rather have more playfulness and want a true twin and don't mind a little loss in stability, get the Evo.

The Evo is an awesome butter board and I'm sure a great jibstick. Taking it down steep and fast runs... you're going to get chatter. If that's what you do, look at Never Summer's damper boards like the SL and Heritage.

02-10-2011, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
minman26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	New "Fun" Board: Burton Custom Flying V Looking to add a second board to the fold after this season... I currently ride a Custom X 162W with C60 bindings... absolutely love the setup. Would like something where I can play around a little more that's shorter, softer, and with rocker. Leaning towards Custom Flying-V 160 cm with Cartel bindings. Anyone have an opinion on this matter? I'm 6'2" and 190 pounds. Seems like a pretty good set up for a secondary/fun board. thanks.

03-01-2011, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
mwl001 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 81	Let me completely agree with what phile00 says, I demo'd the Evo and Flying V just last weekend and had the exact same experience. Flying V was pretty good at speed (very close to the Evo) but in every other scenario the Evo was MUCH better. I bought the Evo. I was truly amazed how much it felt like a cambered deck at speed. Flying V just felt too different for my tastes. Definitely try before you buy, unless you get a great deal. __________________ Mike 2010 Arbor Element 2010 Rome Targa 2011 NS Evo 2011 Rome 390 Boss 2009 Salomon F22

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02-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	I demoed several Burton boards last weekend, including the CustomX 160 and the Custom FlyingV 160. The Custom FlyingV 160 was a nice, stable ride but if you're looking for something fun that is shorter, softer and with rocker you might want to check out the Hero. I rode a 158 Hero with Mission bindings and it was a very fun ride. I also liked the Custom Flying V Squeezebox in a 158 with Prophecy bindings, noticeably more pop than the regular Flying V. I normally ride Cartels and C02 bindings, I really liked both the Missions and the Prophecies that I demoed. I am 6' and 195 lbs with size 12 boots, I also tried the Custom Flying V in a 158W but preferred the regular width. No problems with toe drag.

02-10-2011, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
minman26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Awesome reply! Really great insight I appreciate it!

02-11-2011, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
phile00 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CNY Posts: 685	I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt, but I think flying V sucks unless your conditions are nice. Any board I buy, no matter how playful, has to be able to handle shit days. Don't be afraid to try other companies. In terms of a RC snowboard, I was impressed with never summer when at slow speeds it felt skatey and at high speeds it felt more like a cambered deck. Flying V, for whatever reason, did not feel like that to me. Demo a Never Summer EVO if you get the chance. GREAT board. If you want to stick with Burton, going from a Custom X to a Hero could either be great fun, or really piss you off. In that case, a flying V would be a better transition I suppose. Your best bet is to demo any of the boards you are interested in. I wish I lived close enough to a demo center. Otherwise I'd never buy a board without trying it first.

02-11-2011, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	If you're really looking for something soft and playful I didn't feel that the step from Custom X to Custom Flying V enough to get me there. If I could only have one Burton board it would probably be the Custom Flying V but since you have the Custom X and are looking for something to have fun on you should really look at the Hero or another park-specific board.

02-11-2011, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
t-mac Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 47	If you want flying-V, check out the Sherlock. The Custom seems stiffer to me and the Sherlock is cheaper. I have the Cartels on mine. I also have a 2010 Custom V-Rocker that tends to stay at home now as most days it is the Sherlock for me.

03-01-2011, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
minman26 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 7	Thanks guys. Appreciate the responses.

03-01-2011, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
MI_canuck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	how about a Nug? (assuming you can find one most everyone i've talked to that has tried one loves and raves about it...