Burton Cartographer vs Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both target freeride terrain, while the Burton Cartographer leans more all mountain, while the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero leans more powder. The Burton Cartographer uses a directional twin shape while the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero is directional. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile. The Burton Cartographer is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range.
Ratings
Piste
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
3
Powder
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
10
Freestyle
Burton Cartographer
5
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
1
Freeride
Burton Cartographer
6
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
8
Stiffness
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
5
Versatility
Burton Cartographer
7
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
5
Burton Cartographer
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainFreeride, Powder
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex7/10
Flex5/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelAdvanced
Stance
Stance
MSRP$499.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
154W — dimensions in mm
156W — dimensions in mm
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.