Burton Blossom vs Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
Snowboards comparison — 2023-2024 season
How they compare
the Burton Blossom leans more freestyle, while the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver leans more powder. The Burton Blossom uses a twin shape while the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver is directional. The Burton Blossom has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail). The Burton Blossom is noticeably stiffer at 8/10 versus the Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver's 1/10, suiting more aggressive riding.
Ratings
Piste
Burton Blossom
7
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
3
Powder
Burton Blossom
3
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
10
Freestyle
Burton Blossom
10
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
1
Freeride
Burton Blossom
2
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
8
Stiffness
Burton Blossom
8
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
1
Versatility
Burton Blossom
5
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
5
Burton Blossom
Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle
TerrainPowder
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberFlat
Flex8/10
Flex1/10
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 Blossom
Women’s park/all-mountain Burton with a smaller used pool than the Feelgood. Listings titled Blossom Camber are the same family — still check the season and base, and do not overpay just because women’s sizes turn over slower.