Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top vs Burton Process Flying V
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top leans more powder, while the Burton Process Flying V leans more all mountain. The Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top uses a directional shape while the Burton Process Flying V is twin. Both feature rocker profiles — lifted contact points for easier turn initiation, float in soft snow, and a catch-free feel. The Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the soft range.
Ratings
Piste
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
2
Burton Process Flying V
6
Powder
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
10
Burton Process Flying V
6
Freestyle
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
2
Burton Process Flying V
7
Freeride
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
8
Burton Process Flying V
5
Stiffness
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
4
Burton Process Flying V
2
Versatility
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
5
Burton Process Flying V
8
Burton 1987 Elite Flat Top
Burton Process Flying V
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberRocker
CamberRocker
Flex4/10
Flex2/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
Not available for this model
Not available for this model
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Burton Process Flying V
The softest, most forgiving Process. Used examples are easy to find and often mixed up with camber Process listings. Park rash and folded edges are the usual deal-breakers — a newer season is not automatically worth more.