Share

Snowboards

Burton Custom X 2018-2019 Snowboard Review

  • Sizes: 150, 154, 156, 158, 158W, 162, 162W, 166W
  • Flex: 8
  • Profile: Camber OR Combo
  • Shape: Directional Twin
  • Price: £615 / €719

The spec’d up bigger brother of the Burton Custom features much of the same great tech as the original, but if you feel the need for speed then the Burton Custom X snowboard is worth the extra cash.

Both the core and the fibreglass are lighter than what you’ll find in the Custom, but with no loss of strength. The additional carbon found in the latter further increases the response of the Custom X too.

“While there have been no great innovations for 2018/19, that’s fine by us”

Of course, that’s only a good thing if it suits your style of riding – but advanced riders who like to push their riding at all times will love it. The rapid sintered base will carry you as fast as you dare, while the protruding sections of edge near the contact points ensure you’ll never wash out of a carve.

You don’t have to be a speed demon to enjoy this; just watch the Laax Open to see how many pipe riders use the Custom X. It’s also what Red Gerard rode to his surprise slopestyle victory at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Basically, freestyle is very much on the cards, but you need to be confident.

While there have been no great innovations for 2018/19, that’s fine by us. For certain snowboarders, there’s no need to roll the dice on something new and untested when you know that the Burton Custom X will deliver.

Tester’s Verdict

Andrew Duthiewhitelines.com

“This board is no spring chicken, and funnily enough neither are most of the people that you see riding it regularly on the mountain (we’ll see if Red Gerard’s Olympic success does anything to change that).

“It really is light, and not without personality. Popping off a roller on this, for example, is bonkers good”

If you’ve outgrown the park, but not yet committed to the backcountry, the Custom X is a fine choice. When turned up to 11 on groomers, it’s capable of delivering a jolt of adrenalin that’s not a million miles away from dropping a cliff.

You always feel stable and in control on the Custom X, even when it’s insanely slick underfoot. At the same time it really is light, and not without personality. Popping off a roller on this, for example, is bonkers good.

Avoid the ‘Flying V’ version though – if you’re not comfortable with full camber, this isn’t the board for you anyway.”

Share

Newsletter Terms & Conditions

Please enter your email so we can keep you updated with news, features and the latest offers. If you are not interested you can unsubscribe at any time. We will never sell your data and you'll only get messages from us and our partners whose products and services we think you'll enjoy.

Read our full Privacy Policy as well as Terms & Conditions.

production