MagicBus Product Reviews

Burton King

2008-09-22

Built for the big guys, the wide-foot heavy-duty Burton King is a great all-mountain freestyle snowboard with a durable Super Fly wood core and Lightspeed base for flex and speed no matter how big you are. Most large men find traditional snowboards uncomfortable and difficult to control, since every minute weight shift takes them off-course. The Burton King remedies that differential with robust Dual Zone EGD construction designed to keep taller, heavier men in control on any terrain. The twin-tip design adds more than looks - a forgiving ride with great response is also achieved through intelligently-positioned toe and heel edges.

Large riders love this board; they say finally someone has listened to their complaints and created a board man enough for them. Experienced snowboarders say the design takes a little getting used to after so many years on bigger boards, but it is worth the learning curve to actually be in control - and have fun at the same time! Big beginners shouldn't have problems since they've never taught themselves to compensate for small boards. If you're a larger guy who wants to have some serious fun all over the mountain, then the Burton King is your board. The Burton King comes in sizes 153cm, 158cm, 162cm and 167cm.

Magic Rating

Stiff ride, but works well for heavier people