Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top vs Burton Ripcord
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
the Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top leans more powder, while the Burton Ripcord leans more all mountain. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. Both feature flat profiles — neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail. The Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top targets expert riders while the Burton Ripcord is aimed at intermediate riders.
Ratings
Piste
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
3
Burton Ripcord
7
Powder
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
10
Burton Ripcord
6
Freestyle
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
1
Burton Ripcord
4
Freeride
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
8
Burton Ripcord
7
Stiffness
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat TopN/A
Burton Ripcord
3
Versatility
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
5
Burton Ripcord
7
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top
Burton Ripcord
Core Specs
TerrainPowder
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberFlat
CamberFlat
FlexN/A
Flex3/10
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelIntermediate
Stance
Stance
MSRP$679.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
156 — dimensions in mm
157 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile