Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard vs Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
the Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard leans more freestyle, while the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing leans more powder. 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. At $399.95 vs $999.95 MSRP, the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
6
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
3
Powder
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
4
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
10
Freestyle
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
8
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
1
Freeride
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
4
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
8
Stiffness
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top SplitboardN/A
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow SurfingN/A
Versatility
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
5
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
5
Burton 3D Fish Directional Flat Top Splitboard
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver Pow Surfing
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle
TerrainPowder
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberFlat
CamberFlat
FlexN/A
FlexN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$999.95
MSRP$399.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
151 — dimensions in mm
140 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile