Burton Custom vs Burton Free Thinker
Snowboards comparison — 2024-2025 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain and freeride terrain, while the Burton Free Thinker leans more freestyle. The Burton Custom uses a directional twin shape while the Burton Free Thinker is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Burton Free Thinker is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. The Burton Custom targets advanced riders while the Burton Free Thinker is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Burton Custom
8
Burton Free Thinker
8
Powder
Burton Custom
5
Burton Free Thinker
5
Freestyle
Burton Custom
5
Burton Free Thinker
6
Freeride
Burton Custom
6
Burton Free Thinker
5
Stiffness
Burton Custom
5
Burton Free Thinker
7
Versatility
Burton Custom
7
Burton Free Thinker
8
Burton Custom
Burton Free Thinker
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle, Freeride
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeTwin
CamberCamber
CamberCamber
Flex5/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$679.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
158W — dimensions in mm
157W — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile