Review: Burton Process Snowboard · 2023

Published on 06/30/2023 · 3 min readCurated Snowboarding Experts share their experience with using the 2023 Burton Process Snowboard. Note that experts are not sponsored by any brands; these are their honest opinions.

By Curated Experts Gaelen Mast, Jessica B. and Ethan Naughton

Burton Process Snowboard · 2023

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The Curated Take

3.3/5

The Burton Process snowboard is ideal for intermediate riders, excelling in versatility and easy maneuverability across various terrains, albeit best suited for light powder conditions and non-aggressive park features. Its camber offers good edge hold and pop, while the soft flex ensures an easy-going ride. However, the flex also limits speed and stability on rougher terrains. The board's lightness enhances control and turning ease. Although durable, its white topsheet shows wear and tear easily. Its price is slightly above average, but for riders looking for a versatile, all-mountain experience, it's a fitting choice.

Ideal for

Designed to handle a variety of terrains and conditions. It's great for cruising on groomers, riding in the park, and even carving through some powder
Plenty of pop, making it easy to get some air when hitting jumps or riding in the park
True twin shape makes riding switch a breeze

Not ideal for

Unstable at higher speeds
Subpar float in fresh snow
Too noodly for bigger jumps and rails
Fairly stiff board, which can make it less forgiving for beginner riders or those who prefer a more playful ride

Flotation

This board simply isn't the type to excel in powder, no question about it. Its soft flex and shape make that very clear. However, for light powder situations (up to...Read more

Carving

The Burton Process is by no means a carver's board, it's simply too flexible which results in excessive chatter when pushed past its limits. Those limits being any type of...Read more

High Speed Stability

This snowboard simply isn't meant for speed. As mentioned, it's far too flexible and this results in a ton of chatter (vibrations) in the tips when riding at speed. This...Read more

Durability

While the board is decently durable (just as durable as any other professional quality board you might find), Burton outfitted it with an almost entirely white topsheet and a white...Read more

Turn Ease

I rode this board in all sorts of terrain: groomed and ungroomed and I felt it was quite easy to initiate turns with no matter what sort of terrain I...Read more

Versatility

The Burton Process can do it all, and while it's not the BEST at riding any sort of terrain, it's proven itself to be a very capable all-mountain board if...Read more

Expert Reviews of the Burton Process Snowboard

Gaelen Mast The Burton Process is a solid all-mountain option for the casual snowboarder. High-level beginners to easy-going advanced riders can hop on this board and have a good time! This board has camber between the bindings so it's not suitable for true beginners, but it's also soft flexing so it's much more approachable than other camber-based snowboards. However, due to this soft flex, it's not going to be stable at high speeds or in gnarly terrain like bumps, choppy snow, or trees. For this reason, it's a board that works for riders who are cruising mostly greens and blues with low to moderate speed (although it will handle mellow blacks decently). It's easy to maneuver and overall a breeze to control and ride! Casual park riders who stick to small-medium features will also appreciate how lightweight and snappy it is from that camber!

Jessica B. The Burton Process is an all-mountain snowboard designed for intermediate to advanced riders. It's available in a range of sizes to accommodate different riders and has a directional shape, meaning that it has a slightly longer nose than tail to provide better stability and float in deeper snow. The board features a traditional camber profile, which means that it has a slight upward curve in the middle of the board that makes it more responsive and provides better edge control. It also has a medium flex rating, which provides a balance of responsiveness and forgiveness.

Ethan Naughton The Burton Process Snowboard offers a great combination of stability and maneuverability, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced level riders who like to mix up their riding styles. It is designed with a true twin shape that allows for responsive handling when carving normal or switch. Its hybrid camber profile provides maximum edge control and pop. This board is suitable for pretty much all terrain types, from groomers, to park, to urban riding, and it can even handle itself in powder. This is not the best board for the rider looking to charge the fastest down the mountain, though.

Product Specs

Age Group	Adult
Gender	Men's
Model year	2023
Snowboard type	All Mountain, Freestyle
Skill level	Advanced, Expert
Rocker profile	Rocker/Camber/Rocker

Review Ratings

Flotation

3/5

Gaelen Mast gave 3 of 5 stars. This board simply isn't the type to excel in powder, no question about it. Its soft flex and shape make that very clear. However, for light powder situations (up to 4 or so inches), this board is going to be just fine. I took it through intermediate tree runs that had a couple inches of powder and the board handled fine. But I wouldn't take it out for those deep powder days as it doesn't float or hold its speed well.

Carving

3/5

Gaelen Mast gave 3 of 5 stars. The Burton Process is by no means a carver's board, it's simply too flexible which results in excessive chatter when pushed past its limits. Those limits being any type of speed or very choppy terrain. The camber in this board does provide a decent amount of edge hold and will allow you to "pump" in and out of turns, this makes it suitable and fun for most terrain on the mountain. However, I wouldn't even touch this board with a ten-foot pole if I wanted to spend the majority of my time on ungroomed terrain, especially STEEP ungroomed terrain.

High Speed Stability

2/5

Gaelen Mast gave 2 of 5 stars. This snowboard simply isn't meant for speed. As mentioned, it's far too flexible and this results in a ton of chatter (vibrations) in the tips when riding at speed. This chatter also resonates underfoot when riding fast enough which creates an unstable feeling. While chatter on this board isn't the end of the world and you simply have to keep your knees loose, it's clear that this isn't a board to be taken on the steeps or straight-lined down any trail.

Durability

3/5

Gaelen Mast gave 3 of 5 stars. While the board is decently durable (just as durable as any other professional quality board you might find), Burton outfitted it with an almost entirely white topsheet and a white base which was a mistake in my opinion. I have no complaints about the durability itself, but when this board does get any sort of scratch or chip (because it will, all boards do when ridden long enough), it shows up very clearly due to the color of the topsheet. After a decent amount of cosmetic blemishes, this board can look quite beat-up compared to other boards which may hide scratches, chips, and scuffs better because of their topsheet and base color(s).

Turn Ease

5/5

Gaelen Mast gave 5 of 5 stars. I rode this board in all sorts of terrain: groomed and ungroomed and I felt it was quite easy to initiate turns with no matter what sort of terrain I rode. I took it through park laps, through crowded groomers and through trees and I never worried that I wouldn't be able to turn the board in time. The soft flex and lightweight nature of the board means it's super easy to make turns!

Versatility

4/5

Gaelen Mast gave 4 of 5 stars. The Burton Process can do it all, and while it's not the BEST at riding any sort of terrain, it's proven itself to be a very capable all-mountain board if you're the type of rider who doesn't need top-notch performance for the types of terrain they're riding. For example it can rider groomers, just not at break-neck speed. It can ride terrain parks, just not the XL features and jumps. It can ride in the woods, just not the steepest and tightest trees on the mountain. It can ride powder, just not the deep pow. In summary, it's an awesome option for a versatile ride for the intermediate rider, but advanced riders will likely push it past its limits.

FAQs

What was your favorite moment with this gear?

Gaelen Mast Cruising through the terrain parks at Winter Park Resort was undoubtedly my favorite memory with the Burton Process. The board is very easy to throw around. It was quite lightweight and the camber in it was nice and snappy, giving me more than enough confidence to hop on every feature in the park despite having only ridden the board for a few laps before heading into the terrain park.

Why did you choose this product?

Gaelen Mast The Burton Process drew me in due to its technical specs: a camber profile which is known for great edge hold and awesome pop on ollies, and a soft flex which is known for easy presses, easy turn initiation, and an "easy-going" ride. I'm a freestyle/all-mountain oriented rider and wanted a board I could push in the park but also use to cruise on groomed trails when I wasn't in the right mindset for terrain park riding or it was just too crowded. This board with its features listed above, fit the bill.

What is the value for the money versus other options?

Gaelen Mast The performance the Burton Process offers is great for the right rider, but its price tag is slightly above average for a board of this caliber and there's other boards that will have very similar performance with a price tag of less than $500. The Burton Process is likely on the more expensive side as it boasts the "Burton" brand name, and while it's not ridiculously overpriced, it is by no means a "value steal".

What do you love about this product?

Gaelen Mast The easy-going yet versatile nature of the Burton Process is what really makes it shine. It feels like a major step-up from a beginner-oriented snowboard but it's forgiving enough that you can hop on it and feel totally comfortable on day one. It's a great introduction to more advanced board technology like camber (the profile of this board), but it's not overly difficult to get used to like other camber boards can be, and it's a board that can be enjoyed by anyone who's mastered the bunny hill.