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Burton Custom X okay for a beginner?
My buddy can get me a Burton Custom X for a crazy cheap price. I'm
a beginner, still trying to master how to link turns. He could also get me a Custom but for a little more I figured why not get the Custom X? Would this board be a good fit for me? Are there any big differences between the durability of the two? I am a male, 5'5", 150lbs, size 8.5 boots, so I'm looking at the Custom X 152. I'm out of the suggested weight range for a Custom 151 though (recommend range for that board is 95-145 lbs) so I'd have to go for a Custom 154 I guess. Thanks for any tips. |
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Patster wrote:
My buddy can get me a Burton Custom X for a crazy cheap price. I'm a beginner, still trying to master how to link turns. He could also get me a Custom but for a little more I figured why not get the Custom X? Would this board be a good fit for me? Are there any big differences between the durability of the two? I am a male, 5'5", 150lbs, size 8.5 boots, so I'm looking at the Custom X 152. I'm out of the suggested weight range for a Custom 151 though (recommend range for that board is 95-145 lbs) so I'd have to go for a Custom 154 I guess. Thanks for any tips. I believe the Custom X is a bit lighter because of the Dragonfly core (I've ridden the Burton Dragon that featured the same style core). Since you mentioned it... the Dragonfly core is essentially balsa wood... super light and snappy, but prone to breaking on crashing (I've heard of a lot of Dragons breaks, and one Custom X). However you aren't huge and you aren't charging steeps or doing flips onto rails, so I think you will be ok. The X is normally only $100 more, so if you are getting a good deal (50% off or more) I don't see why you shouldn't upgrade if you have the money. One thing though, the X 152 is only norminally different in shape than the regular Custom 151... for you I would go with the X 156 or the Custom 154. You do give up a little bit of manueverability at super slow speeds, but you gain stability at higher speeds. This would also put you right in the middle of the "recommend weight ranges" - while you are technically in the upper range of the Custom X 152, I would say that once you become more skilled and physically stronger in wielding the board, you "might" end up overpowering the board. However, if you are just starting out, they it will be a couple of years (say about 100 days at least) before that happens in my opinion so the 152 wouldn't be that bad either (both boards are pretty decent quality). Good luck |
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For a beginner, I would recommend going with the Custom, not the X.
The X is a stiffer board. I think most would agree that a board with more flex is better suited to a begginer as it's easier to turn and more forgiving. |
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If you can take the initial punishment, a stiffer board will probably
last you longer, even if you progress quickly. Just a thought. Eric |
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I'm sorry to be blunt or ask the obvious, but why?
IMO, flexy boards are harder to control at higher speeds, which I associate with progression of skill for the first couple seasons. They are also more difficult to use in deep powder. As FAQ 1.07.03 says, "you will gradually want something stiffer [snip] as you progress." Doesn't it depend on your style? Yes, I suppose it does depend on your style, if you're talking about the type of riding one will be doing. Generally speaking, Patster would probably want a more flexible board for the park, stiffer board for free riding. It didn't sound to me like Patster planned on spending all of his time in the park, but maybe he is. |
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