BURTON · Men's Burton Instigator PurePop Camber Snowboard
Men's Burton Instigator PurePop Camber Snowboard
- Colour
- Khaki · Black · Grey · White
- Design
- Illustration
- Sizes
- 145 · 150 · 155 · 155W · 160 · 160W · 165W cm
Explore the reviews 1
See what external reviews say about this gear. You can also read each original source.
24/25 season review
This review does not directly cover the 25/26 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
A directional board for beginners and intermediates, providing a catch-free experience and a stable ride through a Cruise Control convex base and a soft biaxial flex. A 5 mm taper supports both natural directionality riding forward and learning to ride switch, and two camber options — Flat Top and Pure Pop — meet a range of rider needs.
It's a board suited to beginners wanting to progress quickly and intermediates wanting to step up a level.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Board profile
The profile describes the curve of the board when viewed from the side.
Hybrid camber
Two options are offered: 1) Flat Rocker (flat centre + nose/tail rocker), 2) Pure Pop (camber-based + flat spots at nose/tail). Pure Pop keeps the power of the camber between the feet while lifting the nose and tail for a catch-free feel. A convex base (Cruise Control) also lifts the edges slightly, strengthening the catch-free effect.
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
A soft flex built from biaxial fibreglass (two directions). Designed soft both lengthwise and torsionally, it supports beginners and intermediates in entering and exiting turns easily.
Terrain suggested in the review
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate
A board for quick-adapting beginners and intermediates moving to the next stage. A Cruise Control base reduces worry about catching an edge and 5mm of taper eases learning switch riding, but performance falls short for advanced riders.
What the review liked
- ✓The Cruise Control convex base minimises edge catch, providing a stable learning environment
- ✓The 5 mm taper gives natural directionality riding forward and makes learning switch easy
- ✓Two camber options (Flat Top / Pure Pop) let you choose to match your preference
- ✓The extruded base is easy to maintain and provides sufficient speed
What the review found lacking
- —The soft flex and extruded base limit advanced performance and high-speed carving
- —Insufficient responsiveness and pop for advanced riders or dedicated park/trick riders
