Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top vs Burton After School Special

How they compare

the Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top leans more powder, while the Burton After School Special leans more all mountain. The Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top uses a directional shape while the Burton After School Special is twin. The Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top has a rocker profile (lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel), while the Burton After School Special uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the soft range.