New for 010, the TW Good Wood board test asked participating companies to designate whether the board was park-specific or all-mountain. Testers then filled out two different test sheets and took two different test routes down the mountain depending on the type of board. The park test had an emphasis on rails, boxes and jumps while the all-mountain board test had an emphasis on turning, stability and jumping.
The Custom V-Rocker and Joystick both took top honors in the over $400 in the all-mountain men’s category while the Blunt won in the under $400 park category. On the women’s side, the Lip-Stick won in the over $400 all-mountain category, while The Social took the park award in the under $400. The Burton Vapor, landed a spot in the pipe category for the second year running. Danny Davis’ late model Easy Livin’ took an award in the over $400 all-mountain category and is looking good with the late model red wings colors.
Five of the seven winning board models (Custom V, Joystick, Blunt, Lip-Stick, The Social) feature V-Rocker technology, which has a center rocker with additional rockers on either side of your feet. Naturally de-cambered, this design energizes edge control under your feet while disengaging tip and tail contact points for a catch-free loose feel. V-Rocker boards turn on a dime thanks to the added grip of Pressure Distribution Edges.
The Easy Livin’ features Flying-V technology, which gives aggressive freestylers the best of both worlds with a hybrid of camber and rocker performance. Rockers between and outside your feet create a loose and forgiving freestyle feel and float through pow. Underneath your feet, camber combines with the response and grip of The Channel, Lightning Bolts, Pressure Distribution Edges, and EGD to focus control and edge-hold for crisp snap, pop, and power through turns.
The Vapor features tried and true camber, known for power in turns and precision in the pipe. Acting like a suspension, camber creates a lively ride capable of slicing and stomping the entire mountain.
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new 2010 Burton line head to Burton.com. And be sure to pick up a copy of TransWorld Snowboarding’s Buyer’s Guide for the full story on the Good Wood Board Test.
That said ride what you love, Ride what is fun, and have fun riding.