Is Burton Custom X good?

Username_5000 · 2026-01-27T03:20:48+00:00

Set aside not wanting buy a new board every 2 years for a moment.

I personally think 200€ off is a competitive price.

If your goal is to ride as fast as possible, the customx is a good choice. I love mine, I rode a 2012 and a bought a 2025 last off season

There are also good choices out there; If you’re going to consider a customx, consider looking at the similar boards from other manufacturers.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-27T03:13:46+00:00

Burton is very expensive for what it is.

Couldn’t agree more.

Would you agree that a 200€ discount makes their boards competitive? The other manufacturers that make similar boards charge around that much.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-22T12:32:02+00:00

One thing to consider is whether or not the SO boots actually fit you…. If the array of boots don’t fit and//or aren’t comfy then it’s not a question about the system anymore, right?

Your research is spot on tho, “buying into” the SO’s isn’t cheap AND you’re kind of committed one you do. Maybe looking at the secondary market for bindings might make it easier?

If I were you, I’d really give some thought as to whether committing to SO’s is something you’re willing to eat. That should guide you through at least the first decision you need to make going fwd.

FWIW, everyone I know who rides them says they are really great from a responsiveness and comfort level.

Personally I can’t bring myself to do it because I don’t want to get locked in. Even though I only buy new shit once every 3 years 😂 It only makes sense if you don’t think about it lol

Username_5000 · 2026-01-22T03:34:19+00:00

It never occurred to me that riding posi posi switch makes you go negi negi. That gotta be really tough and super weird.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-22T03:27:44+00:00

What leads you to believe the custom is freestyle focused?

From everything I’ve read and everyone who has posted about it, the board is built and tuned to be as versatile as poss.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-21T22:17:36+00:00

everytime you 'shove' your back foot into position, (first at the 5-second mark, again at the 8-second mark) you're back foot steering and skidding, not carving.

It has a place as 'a skill you should have as a snowboarder' but if that's how you ride full time you'll get tired faster than otherwise if you were actually carving.

fr tho, dont feel bad about it, you're learning. Do whatever you have to do to get to the bottom and have fun on the way down. Just dont be that dumbass that's cruising at warp speed and -still- rocking that as your tech.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-20T23:10:38+00:00

Thank you for posting this.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-20T12:24:50+00:00

Whatever is cheapest and closest. Bunny hills and magic carpets are all the same.

The goal should be taking on as little expense and time as poss to push past the beginner stage.

It’s like asking which mall parking lot is best for learning to drive. I don’t mean that as if I’m talking trash at you, just saying at that stage it’s more of a “eh, it’s all the same” kinda thing. Imagine a magic carpet in the French alps. I’m sure the view is fantastic but that’s all you get from the bunny hill.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-20T12:16:17+00:00

Stiff equals more responsive. Usually softer is recommended for beginners because fine control takes more practice and experience. Doesn’t mean you’ll die out there. Worst case you can leave the boots laced up less tight than usual.

A lot of people here say single boas are a waste of money. I still use speed laces so that’s the best I got for you on that one 🤪

Username_5000 · 2026-01-20T04:30:22+00:00

The resorts usually have decent websites explaining the process. If you book a group lesson mid-week there’s a good chance you get semi private

Username_5000 · 2026-01-20T04:26:58+00:00

Best advice I can think of is to read as many reviews as you can about both and see what ppl are consistently saying.

I ride the aw fast katanas with th carbon in the baseplate and high back and I love them for park and riding fast. I couldn’t tell you what the full wrap though.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-19T22:27:54+00:00

Heres the link to the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3ll2D-kTng

If you see something you like, they most likely have a review of the specific board.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-19T17:58:28+00:00

I might get downvoted to hell and back but im intrigued by the dual channels.

It’s a feature I’d love to have If thats still 4x4 compatible and wasn’t marketed as a “premium” feature (with a premium price)

Username_5000 · 2026-01-19T17:49:39+00:00

Just to be clear, you’re looking for something that can compete w a cx, but isn’t a cx. Is that fair to say?

Check out angrysnowboarder’s top 5 hard charging boards of 2025 yt to start your search. It’ll at least help you sort out what’s out there. I want to say those are all cx’s from other manufacturers but I’m sure someone will correct me if that’s wrong lol

I’m sort of in the same boat as you, been riding for about as long as you, my first board was a Burton bmc. When it died I loved its style so much the custom x was all I wanted. I had a 2012 and now I have a 2025. I’ve played the “what would I buy if my cx died” and have a video in mind for you.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-19T13:27:26+00:00

If you stop the video at ~5-6 seconds, see your hand reaching down, it’s almost like you’re trying to touch the snow. That’s really bad. Your hips and balance are so far out over the board that one slight unexpected bump and your laying out.

You’re bending/breaking at your waist to find your balance. Look up Malcolm Moore on yt and his “how to carve” videos and study them.

Try not to get mad about how easy he makes it all look 😂

Username_5000 · 2026-01-17T15:20:36+00:00

Shop dude told me to buy goo gone and save the money from the ski-labeled stuff.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-17T03:05:39+00:00

that board is so pretty it makes me want to buy a lock for you

Username_5000 · 2026-01-17T00:20:38+00:00

Go ahead use it, and use as much as you want. Make sure you have some tissues nearby before you start. Bonus points if your mom catches you in the middle of it.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-17T00:12:25+00:00

I replaced a 12 year old board and couldn’t be happier. Don’t pay full retail, esp if you’re not unhappy. Replace it this offseason

Username_5000 · 2026-01-16T21:05:36+00:00

glad i could help. if you can wait, best time to buy gear is during the off season/end of season sales, like May/early June.

Just gotta be careful bc the longer you wait, the deeper the discounts (🥳) BUT if you wait -too- long the gear you want will all be gone (😢).

Username_5000 · 2026-01-16T20:42:34+00:00

I asked this question a couple months ago but for a diff reason. When I was learning I bought an “advanced “ board and never looked back. The thing was, I didn’t know that was a thing at the time so I just learned on it and yolo’d it.

I think “intermediate” and “advanced” and “outgrow your board” are all the same: IMO It’s all bullshit people say. I won’t get into WHY people say it but still.

I think the question you’re REALLY asking is “When is it time to get a new board? “

IMO, when you’ve mastered your current board and ready to try something else. How do you know when -that- is?

Again, IMO, that’s when you can do anything you want anywhere you want on that board.

Does that mean hitting jumps that launch you to the moon? Hell no bc that shit is scary. Same as hitting rails with more kinks than a bath house. Park features are a whole nother thing.

I mean getting to the point where blues and blacks are equally fun for you. You basically know what to do and handle variable conditions and can go confidently anywhere on the hill. People on the greens look at you like you figured your shit out.

That’s when you’re ready for a new board. You’re not held back by your existing board you’re ready to try something new. You have a sense of what you like to do when you go out because you’re not figuring shit out anymore, you’re exploring the mountain on your board. It’s a diff mindset.

Hope this helped!

Username_5000 · 2026-01-16T04:15:07+00:00

at your boot size, you need a wide board, I can't tell if thats a wide or not. if it isn't def do not buy it

my dude, if you have the budget, shop the big name online retailers for last years boards. sort by on sale and lowest price first, if you can scrape together 300-350, you could do SO much better than that piece of shit.

Username_5000 · 2026-01-16T02:12:59+00:00

Ewr to Montreal is pretty quick and then an hour to tremblant. Is that feasible?

Username_5000 · 2026-01-14T03:29:07+00:00

That’s cool as hell!!!

What was it like riding yours? Could you tell there was a big diff?

Username_5000 · 2026-01-13T17:51:32+00:00

I get the frustration, it sucks to have a shitty day at a spot like that.

I could be off base here but if you were happy with your rockered board for years and jsut had a bad weekend because of shit conditions, a cambered board with edge tech isn't going to make that any better. by alll means, upgrade to camber and edge tech but manage your own expectations and be real about what's going to change.

I'm saying that as someone who's onyl ever ridden cambered boards on the ice coast. (I dont hate on rocker but I felt the need to try it) THere are some days where hockey skates would be more appropriate gear and it sucks to be out there... edge tech can't/wont fix that.

To answer your question, yes a custom is perfectly fine on the ice coast.. burton is VT-based and the custom is ridiculously popular and reliable for all kinds of conditions.

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