Burton Blossom vs Burton Ripcord

How they compare

the Burton Blossom leans more freestyle, while the Burton Ripcord leans more all mountain. The Burton Blossom uses a twin shape while the Burton Ripcord 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 Ripcord 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 Ripcord's 1/10, suiting more aggressive riding.