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Post subject: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2006/2007
 Posted: Mar 08, 2007 - 12:30 AM
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Burton Custom X
Cost: £650 (or around there, 8000 NOK)
Model: 2006/2007
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The world’s premier wood core board
Lighter, stronger and more responsive than ever thanks to Vaporskin™, the Custom X™ represents the future of wood core board construction. Showcasing all our latest technologies, the X converts every ounce of energy into uncompromised control and handling. For lightning speed, spring-loaded pop and ninja agility on any terrain, demand nothing less than the Custom X.
Features
* Sintered WFO Base
* Dragonfly™ Core
* Multizone EGD™
* NEW Vaporskin
* Carbon I-Beam™
* Infinite Ride®
* Stainless Steel Edges
* Pressure Distribution Edges
* Pro-Tip™
* Positive Core Profile
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Review:
Just as the T6, which has also been reviewed here, this board is not for beginners or intermediate snowboarders. This is probably one of the, if not the stiffest and all-round hardest boards on the market (Looking away from purpose-built halfpipe boards). Its edges are knife-sharp, and this baby will punish you if you slack off for one second. It requires an extremely aggressive riding style, and if one does not have the speed to get response from it it is impossible to control.
However, if you manage to tame the beast, this board will give you a lot. No matter how fast you go or how far you jump, the Custom X gives you support and response and is rock solid. A lot of you will know the feeling of your board trembling and shaking beneath your feet; that is a chapter long forgotten with this board. I part carved, part stood in hockey down the 1994 Olympic Downhill Skiing track at Hafjell, Lillehammer just today, in fact (I'm at home atm.), and the board gave me tons of response and support even at extremely high speeds.
As a bit of an all-rounder (I consider myself a freerider today, but I did big-jump and slopestyle competitions up until two seasons ago), this board is perfect. It performs very well indeed in the park (the edges are a bit too sharp for rails though, so you have to be careful not to hook), it's rock solid on the normal slopes, and it's stiff enough to be used in a halfpipe. It's backcountry capabilites are not like the Malolo or the S-Series, but it's still an excellent board for riding off-piste.
The design of the board is simplistic; no tacky graphics or rainbowy colors, just a nice, classic design with natural colors in shades of gray and a big X on the bottom.
The obvious downsides are of course the price (as far as I know this is the most expensive board on the market along with the S-Series), and also the fact that it can't perform as well as it's intended to when you're going in flat terrain. The edges can be a problem as well, nearly killed myself today trying to spin off a rail, but I suppose that problem will sort itself out.
In conclusion, this is the ultimate all-round board for very experienced and capable riders. It will serve you well no matter where you shred. If you're on a budget, however, you'd be better off buying a nice Ride or Forum board, and spending the rest of the money on a trip to the Alps or something. Also, your boots and bindings need to be hard as rocks as well, with a top-of-the-line board you need top-of-the-line bindings. If you want to go with all Burton gear I'd suggest the Ion boots and the Cartel bindings, although I much prefer my Drake Matrix bindings and my Salomon boots.
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Post subject: RE: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2006/2007
Posted: Mar 08, 2007 - 01:16 AM
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| Hey, end of season sales are on. My other half just picked one up for 540 CAD (about £250) which is a bargain in anyone's book....Just hoping for some fresh tonight to try it out tomorrow. |
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Post subject: RE: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2006/2007
Posted: Mar 19, 2007 - 11:19 AM
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I have a 04/05 Burton Custom 162.
My custom had the rail ripped off on a rock last week, and although it can be repaired im already dreaming about a shiny new board, and selling the old one on.
Im considering getting a CUSTOM X 160. (06/07 in the sales)
Can anyone make a firsthand comparison between these boards? Is the X just a more refined version or is there more to it? The review above says the Custom X is VERY stiff, but my custom seems perfect for me. Is there a difference? On the burton website I notice that that the cut of the 2 boards is slightly different, and you stand slightly further back on the custom x.
Yuppie.. what would your thoughts be..? This is the most comprehensive review i have seen. Just a few of the comments put me off.
cheers in advance
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Post subject: RE: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2006/2007
Posted: Mar 19, 2007 - 11:40 AM
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Posted: Mar 19, 2007 - 11:46 AM
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eeewww 
I say treat yourself to a new board that looks nasty!!! |
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Posted: Mar 19, 2007 - 11:53 AM
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| I wouldn't say the Custom X is particularly stiff. It certainly rips up the mountain and won't let you down at speed. Custom X is more refined and has the stainless steel edges. The Vapor is better though. |
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Posted: Mar 20, 2007 - 09:58 AM
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Cheers Dunx.
I heard the vapour was even stiffer? (cant afford one though so it not a problem)
After I trashed my board i hired what i was told was a 'jussi' - at least it said 'jussi' on it, but it was a weird 'no graphics' all black thing that looked like it was a cheaper version for hire places. That was pretty horrible..
Anyone else ridden both the X and the standard custom?
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007 - 08:09 PM
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| i have the burton custom 166 06/07 model.. not the "x" its an upgrade from my ride havoc 156. all i can say is what a difference in my riding. i was rattling down the slopes. maybe not as quick as some but as i am only an early intermediate i feel this board has done me no end of good. it turns so well and feels so safe at speed. my havoc was nice but always felt a bit sketchy. anyone else got any info/experience on the custom they can post. |
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Post subject: Custom X
Posted: Mar 05, 2008 - 11:07 PM
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| I have a snowboards store myself, and I hear a lot of people saying that the Custom X is a lot stiffer than they expect when they get to test run it - it's a great board though, but I agree with you that it's not for beginners. |
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Post subject: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2008 164(Wide)
Posted: Mar 11, 2008 - 12:26 AM
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Hi all,
First post so please be gentle!
Recently demo'd a 2008 Custom X after having ridden a Burton Floater 162 for the last 10 years or so. (Previously had a Burton Air 163 circa 93 and prior to that a Burton Air 161 circa 1990).
The Floater was very "loose", forgiving and great in powder. Very predictable and "safe". Edge to edge was slow, carving was good, flex was soft, speed was ok.
I recently demo'd a Custom X 164 Wide. Thought it was going to rip me up, chew me up and throw me out-how wrong I was!
Right from the beginning everything felt right. Being a stiffer board it has to be "driven" but just ride a bit more aggressively and this board really does deliver.
Rode mostly on soft, heavy crud and the Custom X really held the edge, did not chatter and I knew that the board could handle whatever I could give it.
Straight after the X, I demo'd the Custom Wide expecting and hoping (for financial reasons) to prefer it.
Although probably a decent enough board the Custom did not give such a buzz as the X and was not as enjoyable to ride and actually skipped out on me a few times.
It did not hold an edge as well and I could not completely commit to anything. I even went down the same runs to compare the 2 boards as objectively as possible.
The bottom line is that after riding the Custom X for 1 1/2 hours then returning to my Floater, every turn, move, jump and run I subsequently did fell massively short of the experience I knew I could get on the X!
3 days (and one sleepless night) after the demo I hammered the Visa card (even in Canada it worked out at around £430).
The shock, guilt and depression of the purchase disappeared with the first run down the hill!
Carving is a delight and the board holds true, even on hard-packed piste, with sharp, single score marks alternating down the mountain.
Edge to edge tranisition speed is pretty good (for a wide).
I actually found the extra stiffness helped me to land from jumps rather than throw me off.
To summarise:
as previously mentioned this is probably not suitable for those new to boarding.
But if you can tell the difference between shortcomings in your board rather than shortcomings in your ability then it's probably time to upgrade to a board such as the X.
As a bit of background I've been boarding for around 17 years recreational, never done a season (I've had about 6 months continuous "snow-time"). I weigh 13 1/2 stone (88kg or so) am 6ft 3 (1.90m).
Freeriding is my thing, jumping I'm ok with but more for the old skool, methods, mutes, 180s and occasional 360 type of stuff.
Usually stay around from parks.
Drops are ok up to about 20 feet into powder.
Speed and smooth lines are my friends.
Hope this input helps a bit.
Cheers
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Post subject: RE: REVIEW: Burton Custom X 2008 164(Wide)
Posted: Jun 19, 2008 - 01:26 PM
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Hey all,
I really liked the discussion of the custom x. What dramatic difference between Yuppie ("this baby will punish you if you slack off for one second") and Boarderblokey1 ("Thought it was going to rip me up, chew me up and throw me out-how wrong I was!")
Anyway, I got one (64 wide) and can't wait to try it. Being an intermediate I'm a bit apprehensive but then again - it seems like the right time to step up to the challenge. I've been making it an easy life until now with rather soft Atomic, Burton Bullet , Burton Cruizer boards.
Can anyone recommend the right bindings and boots to go along with the x. I don't do extreme stuff , only minor jumps, some offpiste and mostely regular highspeed boarding.
Thanks
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