Out of those two, Custom.

 

Custom camber if you're learning. Do not get flying v

 

I’m new to boarding and one of the boards I’m looking to purchase was the Burton Flying V. What are the disadvantages of it?

 

Thanks all. Wow I didn’t expect that especially when Super DOA has more tech and can be bought at the same price. Can I ask why?

 

It’s a board meant for a more advanced rider who can really utilize all that tech and ride at a high level all the time. Not worth it for someone just learning. A custom, while in my opinion a little overpriced these days, is the quintessential “do it all” board.

 

Just because something has more tech doesn't mean it's the best option

 

The super DOA is definitely a more advanced board. You want to learn to ride camber? Get a Custom.

People are always drawn to the deluxe version of things...

 

What type of rider is the a Super DOA for? Torstein Horgmo.
What type of rider is the Custom for? Literally anybody who snowboards and likes camber.

See the difference?

 

Wanna learn to drive stick? Don't get a ricer with a short stiff clutch. Get a Honda Accord. Same for this. Get the Custom.

 

Sure but what kind of status symbol is an Accord? You can't brag about it. Chicks aren't drawn to an accord and you don't impress othe dudes... what's the point????

 

There are lots of solid real camber boards out there. Super DOA is not going to feel 100% like a real camber board. Nitro makes true camber, try looking there too. There's a difference between camber dominant and camber. The "quad camber" thing found in boards like Huck Knife and Lago Double Barrel also feel very much like real camber too, more than something like Capita Resort V1 profile.

 

Thank you very much for all ya'll inputs! @LoveyourbodyLarry @bseracka @Surgeon @Phedder @Nivek @SEWiShred!!! 100% Burton custom Cheers!

 

Hi guys, @LoveyourbodyLarry @bseracka @Surgeon @Phedder @Nivek @SEWiShred!, Its currently very difficult to find a Burton Custom snowboard at where I'm at, everywhere's sold out. Can I check if the Korua Otto 153cm would be the same as the Burton Custom in 156cm? Should I get that instead at I can get that board for very similar pricing

 

As long as it's true camber and twin they're all pretty similar. I'm in the USA so I know some things are easier to get here and there's things I can't get that I want. I always wanted a volkl squad prime but getting one over here is impossible.

Anyways, just look for something with camber and suggest it. Otto has some rocker in the tip, not real camber. Real camber is really hard to find at the moment because they always do something to ruin a good camber board like add rocker or flat parts towards the ends.

 

As long as it's true camber and twin they're all pretty similar. I'm in the USA so I know some things are easier to get here and there's things I can't get that I want. I always wanted a volkl squad prime but getting one over here is impossible.

Anyways, just look for something with camber and suggest it. Otto has some rocker in the tip, not real camber. Real camber is really hard to find at the moment because they always do something to ruin a good camber board like add rocker or flat parts towards the ends.

Yeah I can't find Burton Custom but can find the Otto. Maybe the alternative is Nitro Team, I have to search on that but doubt I can find it though.

 

Nitro team is a great camber board

 

Nitro Team is actually on my shortlist of boards I hope to find on sale at some point. You may also want to look at a Rome Stale Mod.

From my experience a lot of twin or true twin camber boards are directed as park mainly but as long as they're on the stiffer side you can all mountain it no problem. I personally like half pipe snowboards for free ride, because I like camber and I like the way true twins feel.

And half pipe boards make sense for free ride if that's what you're looking for, they're basically designed to hit vertical walls of ice while holding an edge while being stiff, twin, and camber. Too bad they never sell well and they only make them for a few years before cancelling them.

Finding real camber is a pain because sites like evo.com put Capita Resort V1 in the pure camber filter when you search.

Arbor makes a lot of real camber boards as well. Try looking there.

 

for what its worth, the only similar camber setup to flying V that I actually liked was whatever Rome called theirs.
Cant stand burtons version or never summers

 

I like C3 as well

 

Do you really want the board every single person on the mountain has? The super doa is such an easy choice.

 

If your criteria is an unique/ rare board that no one else has... the super DOA is not that. It's extremely popular & I see it all over the mountain

But that is a bit of a silly search criteria. More important to get a board that suits your actual riding style... who cares who else is riding it?! lol!

 

Bamboo sidewalls are not new. And larger and smaller companies than whatever you’re talking about have used it. And I have never heard of resealing it. So whatever they’re doing is wrong. Support good product and brands, if your local builder isn’t doing it right, they haven’t earned the support. It’s pretty simple.

 

He's had zero issues in 4+ years. Imagine taking advice from mediocre snowboarders on an internet forum. Lol, good luck big guy.