Burton Cartographer vs Burton Ripcord Flat Top

How they compare

the Burton Cartographer leans more all mountain/freeride, while the Burton Ripcord Flat Top leans more freestyle. The Burton Cartographer uses a directional twin shape while the Burton Ripcord 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 Ripcord Flat Top uses flat (neutral base between bindings; predictable, often paired with rocker toward tips/tail).