Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top vs Burton Process Flying V
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
the Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top leans more powder, while the Burton Process Flying V leans more freestyle. The Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top uses a directional shape while the Burton Process Flying V is twin. The Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top has a flat profile (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail), while the Burton Process Flying V uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). At $549.95 vs $679.95 MSRP, the Burton Process Flying V is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
3
Burton Process Flying V
6
Powder
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
10
Burton Process Flying V
3
Freestyle
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
1
Burton Process Flying V
10
Freeride
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
8
Burton Process Flying V
2
Stiffness
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat TopN/A
Burton Process Flying VN/A
Versatility
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
5
Burton Process Flying V
5
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
Burton Process Flying V
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainFreestyle
ShapeDirectional
ShapeTwin
CamberFlat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRP$679.95
MSRP$549.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
156 — dimensions in mm
157W — dimensions in mm
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.