Burtom Custom X or Joystick snowboard?

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I'm 6 feet tall, 165lbs, size 13 boot, I'm looking for an all around great board. I do everything from totally bombing the mountain, backcountry, to shreddin' it up in the park, so I need a board that is good for most everything and these are the two boards that I've found. Price is not really that big a deal, the custom X is a little spendy, but I'd rather spend more money on a board that I will like more and will last me longer. I'm a beginning to intermediate rider and quickly excelling in skill. Any advice on which board to get would be greatly appreciated

I Don&#39;t Give A Van Damme · Accepted Answer

Where do you ride? and what area is your main priority?
Those boards aren't very similar. 
Custom X - Stiff, Traditional camber, Bombing mountains, For experienced riders
Joystick - Reverse Camber, Medium flex, More of a park board, Should be much more forgiving

I would imagine these two are a better match for a riding style that encompasses everything. 
http://www.burton.com/mens-boards-custom-flying-v-snowboard/252290,default,pd.html?start=20&cgid=mens-boards
http://www.burton.com/mens-boards-sherlock-snowboard/252490,default,pd.html?start=21&cgid=mens-boards
Med stiff, Hybrid camber, forgiveness of rocker with the stability of camber, they should be fine everywhere

Douglas · Answer

if your beginner to intermediate i would recommend the joystick. I have the hero (1 step down from the joystick) and it is awesome! It floats so good in powder, I love taking it though trees, and handles ice great. But if money is not the problem then i'd go with the custom x if you can handle black damonds and/or double blacks.

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Burtom Custom X or Joystick snowboard?

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