arm me with harmony...

OR TECH!

I thought, since Winter 2010 is almost upon us, that we would get into a little tech talk so you can make the bestest new board decision for your upcoming shred season.

Today we're gonna do a lil Burton featurette. Let's face it, Burton R & D is pretty sick...

We're all aware of camber. We're all now warming up to rocker. Let's get down to brass tacks:

Burton has a number of new rocker styles to choose from this year.

V-ROCKER is a center rocker section between your feet, and then at the tip and tail that will create a catch free playfulness and improved float. It's like a new-age skate feel. Can't go wrong! You can find this on boards like the Custom V, Heor, Joystick, Blunt and Lipstick.

P-ROCKER has zero camber (flat) between your feet with rockers outside of each foot that lift the tip and tail of your board completely off the snow. This is the answer for you park stars. It's great for pressing boxes and rails. You can find this on the Dominant, Fix, Con-dom and Blender.

S-ROCKER has a set back camber since the stance is set back for deep powder. The rocker is at the nose to promote float through powder. In Michigan, not so much, but if you're Travis Rice...get on your Fish and take a heli trip already!

FLYING-V mighty ducks? Nah! This is a hybrid of camber and rocker! There are rockers between and outside your feet to enhance playfulness and float, but underneath your feet there is traditional camber which improves edge hold for snap and pop, and more power through turns. (My personal fav!) Danny Davis doesn't lie, you can find this on the Easy Livin and the Fyling V boards.

CAMBER - tried and true, convex board shape that gives back energy while powering through turns and great pop and the tip and tail.

Don't forget, the GET LIFTED program in full effect this year. Buy a qualifiying Burton deck and get a free lift ticket! Check the Burton website for full details, I've heard tell even our local hills are involved!


Next week, on Tech Talk...Why YOU should ride a Never Summer snowboard!

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