Burton After School Special vs Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain riding. The Burton After School Special uses a twin shape while the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero is directional. The Burton After School Special has a flat profile (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail), while the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero is noticeably stiffer at 5/10 versus the Burton After School Special's 2/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Burton After School Special
7
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
8
Powder
Burton After School Special
5
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
6
Freestyle
Burton After School Special
6
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
4
Freeride
Burton After School Special
5
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
7
Stiffness
Burton After School Special
2
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
5
Versatility
Burton After School Special
8
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
7
Burton After School Special
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberFlat
CamberCamber
Flex2/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceKids
Target AudienceKids & Adults
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 Family Tree Hometown Hero
Directional Family Tree freeride board. Used supply is thinner than Customs, and split or Smalls versions are different buys. Price the base and nose, not the Family Tree graphic.