BURTON · Burton Family Tree Smooth Operator Camber Snowboard
Burton Family Tree Smooth Operator Camber Snowboard
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Illustration
Expert reviews 3
A fun take on snowsurf with a very set-back directional shape, but unlike most snowsurf rides there is not much taper and the width stays the same across the inserts, with an open channel to experiment with stance. On top of that it has a dynamic but not chattery flex that is really fun to turn on.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A very set-back directional camber, but without much taper. The width stays the same across the inserts and the open channel lets you experiment with stance placement.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
On the stiff side — dynamic without being chattery.
Where it shines
Who it suits
Intermediate and up — for riders who want to experiment with stance placement.
Good
- ✓Really fun to turn
- ✓Dynamic without being chattery
- ✓The open channel lets you experiment with stance
- ✓Turns initiate very fast
Not so good
- —Less taper means less of a surfy feel
- —Edge hold falls off on firm, icy snow
A directional camber board built on a snowsurf concept, whose greatest strengths are springy carving on groomers and flexible stance setup. You can enjoy snowsurf's surfy feel without excessive taper, which appeals broadly from committed intermediates to advanced riders, and it's rated highly as an all-mountain quiver board capable of both powder and groomers.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A directional camber with early rise applied ahead of the long nose while the tail keeps a traditional camber construction. Ample camber overall gives it excellent pop and energy.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
The tail and the section between the bindings are very stiff, while the nose is soft and easy to butter. Overall it has a poppy, dynamic flex character with the energy to make ollies easy.
Where it shines
Who it suits
It suits committed intermediates interested in snowsurf riding through to advanced and expert riders. A heavily setback stance and directional character make it unsuitable for complete beginners.
Good
- ✓Fast, easy turn initiation and a springy carving experience
- ✓The Channel system gives very high freedom in stance width and position
- ✓Fun, smooth snowsurf-feel turns on groomers
- ✓Stable tracking across varied uneven snow conditions
Not so good
- —Edge hold falls short of top-tier carving boards in firm icy conditions
- —Too little taper to count as a dedicated powder board, so full powder performance is limited
- —Base glide is unremarkable compared with premium boards such as Gentemstick
A directional camber board built on a snowsurf concept, whose greatest strengths are springy carving on groomers and flexible stance setup. You can enjoy snowsurf's surfy feel without excessive taper, which appeals broadly from committed intermediates to advanced riders, and it's rated highly as an all-mountain quiver board capable of both powder and groomers.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A directional camber with early rise applied ahead of the long nose while the tail keeps a traditional camber construction. Ample camber overall gives it excellent pop and energy.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
The tail and the section between the bindings are very stiff, while the nose is soft and easy to butter. Overall it has a poppy, dynamic flex character with the energy to make ollies easy.
Where it shines
Who it suits
It suits committed intermediates interested in snowsurf riding through to advanced and expert riders. A heavily setback stance and directional character make it unsuitable for complete beginners.
Good
- ✓Fast, easy turn initiation and a springy carving experience
- ✓The Channel system gives very high freedom in stance width and position
- ✓Fun, smooth snowsurf-feel turns on groomers
- ✓Stable tracking across varied uneven snow conditions
Not so good
- —Edge hold falls short of top-tier carving boards in firm icy conditions
- —Too little taper to count as a dedicated powder board, so full powder performance is limited
- —Base glide is unremarkable compared with premium boards such as Gentemstick
