2008 : Burton : Custom X

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Product Info

The peak-to-park weapon of choice for DCP, Frederik K., Marko Grilc, and Kazu, the Custom X™, now also available in wide sizes, is the ultimate upgrade for those ready to ride at higher levels. Heli-accessed pillow lines, shit-your-pants Alaskan gnar, stadium kickers, or World Cup superpipes—dissect all elements with surgical precision, warp speed, and second-nature agility. With the X, next-level freestyle is yours for the slaying. Not satisfied with standard issue? You can custom build this board with your own art or photos for graphics at www.series13.com.

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Overall: 80%

Function: 80%

Presentation: 100%

Value: 60%

Sizes Available: 147, 152, 156, 158, 160, 164, 168

MSRP ($): 649.95

Terrain Designed For: All Mountain

Flex: Stiff

Year: 2008

cero's Review

March 16th, 2008

Summary:

This board is truly a freeride monster.

Review:

Although I spend a good bit of time in the park, I have a passion for backcountry jumps and drops. This year I decided to upgrade my big-mountain board, and narrowed it down to the Custom X.

This board is insane. It blows through chop, holds an edge like you wouldn't believe, and generally charges the mountain. The first couple of times I took it out, I was tiring out from trying to keep it riding a little slower; the board definitely has a personality, and it wants to ride fast.

I was pretty surprised by how light-weight Burton kept the Custom X, while stocking it full of top-end materials. I'm alwasy impressed when I pull the 160 out of the quiver, and realize it's lighter than my 155 park board.

My only complaint is that it is a bit too stiff. I know that's the purpose of this board, but it seems like they took it just a step too far in 2008. You really have to work to get it off the ground on your own power. That said, it works great as a big-kicker board, it handles cliffs with ease, and it performs exceptionally well in the pipe.

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Size Reviewed: 160