09' Burton X8 - Snowboarding Forum

03-22-2009, 09:23 PM

Ok so I got a Burton Cuxtom X 158, love it. I wanted one with a lil more flex and a park board. I looked at quite a few, opted to go with the Burton X8 due to teh face I have teh EST Triads for the channel system alreay. Did not want to drop alot of coin on an entire new set up. Got the 09' X8 50% off at local shop eny of season sale !! SHWING Spent $250.00.

Prett cool looking top sheet, I was worried because it was burton, but this was one sick ass whip. I wish I could explain, engages well, talk about grip, at high speeds no chatter what so ever. good flex, great pop, I was stickin %%%%% that on the custom X I would normally bail on, I know I know the Custom X is a stiff one. Man I love my 155 X8. killer. Took to the hill in no time, no leraning curve I was ridin the shit outta it. Too bad I got it and the mountain closed today. I am seriously thinking about a trip to Mammoth, this board IMHO is sick.

DISCIPLINE: All Mountain Freestyle
SHAPE: Twin
FEEL: Medium
CORE: Park Fly III Core
Multizone EGD
Negative Core Profile
REINFORCEMENTS: Infinite Ride
BASE: Sintered N2O WFO
FIBERGLASS: Triax Response
SIDECUT: Radial

Twin-tipped with a smooth flex and all the premium upgrades, the X8 unites skate-style fun with the speed, precision, and weight savings expected of high-performance decks. The graphics transform as temperatures drop; while the Infinite Channel System opens to unlimited stance possibilities. The X8 is a modern all-mountain freestyle board with a true twin shape and Burton's Park Fly III Core.

mjd · 03-23-2009, 08:10 AM

I got this board a couples of weeks in the 151. I bought it strictly for park but was definitely surprised at how well it held together bombing down a few runs. It's soft but maybe not a 3 as Burton rates it. My Hero is softer and that's rated a 4. My Graft is softer too. The board is fast and light and it's a breeze to spin. I didn't have any problems on landing kickers and it held together nice even on really sketchy landings. My only complaint is that I don't think it has that much pop which makes getting up on rails a little trickier. Maybe I should've gone with the 55. Either way it's a good board and holds an edge nice but I'll mostly use it for park rails and booters.

jmacphee9 · 03-23-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mjd

I got this board a couples of weeks in the 151. I bought it strictly for park but was definitely surprised at how well it held together bombing down a few runs. It's soft but maybe not a 3 as Burton rates it. My Hero is softer and that's rated a 4. My Graft is softer too. The board is fast and light and it's a breeze to spin. I didn't have any problems on landing kickers and it held together nice even on really sketchy landings. My only complaint is that I don't think it has that much pop which makes getting up on rails a little trickier. Maybe I should've gone with the 55. Either way it's a good board and holds an edge nice but I'll mostly use it for park rails and booters.

burton doesnt even have a flex scale, they have a "feel" scale which is different.

mjd · 03-23-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jmacphee9

burton doesnt even have a flex scale, they have a "feel" scale which is different.

Point being? How is it different. If a board has more flex than another board shouldn't you be able to "feel" it?

Enigmatic · 03-23-2009, 01:07 PM

the X8 is sweet, nice purchase, let us know if you have problems with that ICS tho, im still curious about that

Birk · 03-23-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Enigmatic

the X8 is sweet, nice purchase, let us know if you have problems with that ICS tho, im still curious about that

I've ridden the ICS for a season now and it works like a charm. A buddy of mine has last years x8 (first one with ics), and that still works, even after 2 seasons. It's kick-ass!

03-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
hm1sfidc Guest Posts: n/a	09' Burton X8 Ok so I got a Burton Cuxtom X 158, love it. I wanted one with a lil more flex and a park board. I looked at quite a few, opted to go with the Burton X8 due to teh face I have teh EST Triads for the channel system alreay. Did not want to drop alot of coin on an entire new set up. Got the 09' X8 50% off at local shop eny of season sale !! SHWING Spent $250.00. Prett cool looking top sheet, I was worried because it was burton, but this was one sick ass whip. I wish I could explain, engages well, talk about grip, at high speeds no chatter what so ever. good flex, great pop, I was stickin %%%%% that on the custom X I would normally bail on, I know I know the Custom X is a stiff one. Man I love my 155 X8. killer. Took to the hill in no time, no leraning curve I was ridin the shit outta it. Too bad I got it and the mountain closed today. I am seriously thinking about a trip to Mammoth, this board IMHO is sick. DISCIPLINE: All Mountain Freestyle SHAPE: Twin FEEL: Medium CORE: Park Fly III Core Multizone EGD Negative Core Profile REINFORCEMENTS: Infinite Ride BASE: Sintered N2O WFO FIBERGLASS: Triax Response SIDECUT: Radial Twin-tipped with a smooth flex and all the premium upgrades, the X8 unites skate-style fun with the speed, precision, and weight savings expected of high-performance decks. The graphics transform as temperatures drop; while the Infinite Channel System opens to unlimited stance possibilities. The X8 is a modern all-mountain freestyle board with a true twin shape and Burton's Park Fly III Core.

03-23-2009, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
mjd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: neverbored RI Posts: 374	Burton X8 I got this board a couples of weeks in the 151. I bought it strictly for park but was definitely surprised at how well it held together bombing down a few runs. It's soft but maybe not a 3 as Burton rates it. My Hero is softer and that's rated a 4. My Graft is softer too. The board is fast and light and it's a breeze to spin. I didn't have any problems on landing kickers and it held together nice even on really sketchy landings. My only complaint is that I don't think it has that much pop which makes getting up on rails a little trickier. Maybe I should've gone with the 55. Either way it's a good board and holds an edge nice but I'll mostly use it for park rails and booters.

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03-23-2009, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Enigmatic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal - Bear Mountain Posts: 484	the X8 is sweet, nice purchase, let us know if you have problems with that ICS tho, im still curious about that