Burton Cartographer vs Burton Custom
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain and freeride riding. They share a directional twin shape — mostly twin with a slight directional bias—versatile for all-mountain and some switch. The Burton Cartographer has a hybrid (rocker/camber) profile (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile), while the Burton Custom uses camber (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise). The Burton Cartographer is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. At $499.95 vs $679.95 MSRP, the Burton Cartographer is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Custom
8
Powder
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Custom
5
Freestyle
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Custom
5
Freeride
Burton Cartographer
6
Burton Custom
6
Stiffness
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Custom
5
Versatility
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Custom
7
Burton Cartographer
Burton Custom
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional Twin
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberCamber
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRP$499.95
MSRP$679.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
154W — dimensions in mm
158W — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Burton Custom
Burton’s long-running all-mountain camber board. Used Customs are common, so price the base and edges, not the season sticker. Do not treat Custom Flying V as the same used buy — softer flex and a different camber feel.