Burton Cartographer vs Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
the Burton Cartographer leans more all mountain/freeride, while the Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top leans more freestyle. The Burton Cartographer uses a directional twin shape while the Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top is directional. 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 Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail).
Ratings
Piste
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
6
Powder
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
4
Freestyle
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
8
Freeride
Burton Cartographer
6
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
4
Stiffness
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat TopN/A
Versatility
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
5
Burton Cartographer
Burton Family Tree 3D Channel Surfer Flat Top
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainFreestyle
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberFlat
Flex7/10
FlexN/A
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelN/A
Stance
Stance
MSRP$499.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
154W — dimensions in mm
156 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile