The Burton Feelgood snowboard is designed as an all-mountain board for female riders, capable of handling both freeriding and park sessions. This review delves into its performance characteristics to help you determine if it's the right board for your riding style.
Flex
The Feelgood features a softer tail flex, complemented by a slightly stiffer nose. The flex between the bindings is moderate, offering a good balance of responsiveness and forgiveness. It was easy to torsionally flex the board and the Carbon I-beam gave it more snap and stability.
Compared to previous years, the Feelgood feels slightly softer overall, possibly due to the addition of the rocker profile.
Turning
The Feelgood is a board that adapts to the rider's skill level. For riders who need easy turns, it accommodates without catching. For those who prefer carving at higher speeds, it holds its edge well.
Despite its slightly wider shape, the edge-to-edge response remains surprisingly nimble. It was a good surprise to see that it could handle the freeriding portion (even though I consider it more all mountain freestyle now).
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Stability
The slightly wider shape enhances stability. Despite riding a 154cm, the Feelgood felt remarkably stable underfoot.
Pop
The Feelgood delivers more pop than expected. Landing with weight over the bindings is key to maximizing pop off rollers.
Overall Impression
The Feelgood V-rocker is impressive and well-suited for all-mountain female riders seeking a versatile board for both freeriding and park riding. One might be able to try the V-rocker in powder conditions where rocker always helps when it comes to floating better.
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The Feelgood impressed with its all-mountain capabilities, making it a board suitable for everyday riding.
Pros:
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- Versatile for all-mountain riding
- Good pop for jumps and rollers
- Stable feel, despite being a slightly wider shape
Cons:
- Rocker profile may not be ideal for icy conditions
- May be too soft for aggressive riders
Summary:
The Burton Feelgood is a great choice for beginner-intermediate riders looking for a versatile snowboard that can handle a variety of terrain.
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