Won a DIY split kit from Voile at the California splitfest and have been pondering which board to split sometime mid-summer when I start dreaming of snow. The list is long, but one that I’d been throwing around in my head is the Burton Custom or Custom X as I’ve always had good times on those boards for resort riding (though definitely worried about the noodley ride, especially once split). As they’ll have Burton’s V-rocker next year as an option, which may or may not be cool (I’m always skeptical of the next great thing in snowboarding…baseless lowbacks anybody?) – fun on the right day, but how would it skin?
However…just realized that Burton is going with their ICS on the Custom line next year exclusively. I’d imagine the ICS boards are still splitable, but not really sure what is going on inside around the ICS system and prefer to not be the DIY guinea pig. Guess I can scratch the Custom/Custom X off the list.
Some propaganda from big B, and some pics of the 2010 Custom and Custom X for those not inclined to turn it into a split.
V-rocker explained
V-rocker animations
2010 Burton Custom
2010 Burton Custom
2010 Burton Custom catalog shot
2010 Burton Custom catalog shot
Oh look, a 2010 Burton Custom
2010 Burton Custom
Oh hai Burton Custom X
2010 Burton Custom X
2010 Burton Custom and Custom X co-mingling
the Customs pose together
UPDATE: Looks like the 2010 Burton product is hitting online retailers. You can check it out at Snowboard Connection (the OGs of the Seattle snowboard scene, plus John used to support the Surfrider Foundation, good peeps), Backcountry.com, evoGear (Seattle represent again!) and REI.
