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Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard

Built for Pow Days, Icy Trees, and Everything In Between

The Burton Hometown Hero is the ultimate do-it-all board for riders who want one board that rips in all conditions. From tight trees and powder stashes to chopped-up groomers and icy lines, this board was built to handle it all—especially the rough, technical terrain found in places like Burton’s own backyard in Vermont.

• Intermediate to expert riders

• Freeride-focused, all-terrain versatility

• Trees, powder, Crud-Busting Power, and everything in between

• Directional Camber – Gives you edge control, pop, and float all in one ride.

• Freeride Directional Shape – Twin-like feel when flat, with directional power and float when on edge.

• Tapered Tail (12mm) – Keeps the nose up in powder and makes tight turns easier.

• Carbon Highlights – Boosts response and power without adding weight.

• Balanced Freeride Geometry – Stable at speed but still playful when you want it to be.

• The Channel® Mounting – Dial in your stance and use with any major binding brand.

With a Freeride Directional shape, camber profile, and just the right amount of taper, the Hometown Hero floats effortlessly in soft snow but still carves with power and control on firmer days. If you're looking for a daily driver that never feels out of place, this is it.

Waist Width: 152cm  248mm.  Sidecut: 7.2m

                       156cm  252mm.                 7.4m

                       156W   260mm.                 7.4m

                       160cm  258mm.                7.7m

                        160W  265mm.                 7.7m                  

The 2026 Burton Family Tree Alekesam, designed with the legendary Selema Masekela, blends his surf-inspired style with all-terrain performance. Its directional shape, responsive camber profile, and mid-stiff flex deliver a smooth, dynamic ride whether you’re carving groomers or gliding through fresh powder. Reflecting Selema’s free-spirited approach, this board lets you transform every mountain run into an expression of personal style and adventure.

Shape/Profile: Directional Camber

Flex: Mid-Stiff

Base: Sintered WFO

Details:

• Freeride Snowboards
  Designed for steep, off-piste terrain, freeride snowboards excel in aggressive riding, making them ideal for more advanced riders who want to tackle challenging conditions.

• Powder Snowboards
  Built for deep snow, powder boards typically feature a directional shape with a tapered tail, offering better float and ease of ride in fresh, deep snow.

• Tapered Directional: The tail of the board is narrower than the nose, enhancing control and stability in deeper snow, improving float in powder, and providing smoother turns. This shape is ideal for freeride and backcountry conditions.

• Directional Flex: With more pop in the tail and a stiffer nose, this flex design makes the board easier to control in all conditions, whether you're charging down a mountain or navigating technical terrain.

• Directional Camber introduces rocker in the nose, providing extra float in powder while maintaining the power, response, and edge control of traditional camber. This results in unmatched precision and stability.
• The Burton Channel replaces the traditional mounting system with a channel for front and rear inserts. This allows you to fine-tune your stance width and position, providing more flexibility in your setup. While the Channel is compatible with most major binding brands, it performs best with Burton EST bindings.

• Laminate: Triax with Carbon I-Beam
  Triax fiberglass is layered above and below the core to provide a versatile flex and consistent response, suitable for all types of snowboarding. A lightweight Carbon I-Beam backbone is added to the Triax fiberglass layer to increase pop and responsiveness.

• Super Fly II 700G Core: Uses stronger, lighter woods in targeted areas to provide more pop and strength while reducing weight.

• Dualzone EGD: Aligns the wood grain along the heel and toe edges in two continuous zones, perpendicular to the rest of the core, providing consistent edge hold and strength.

• Squeezebox: Features thicker, more powerful sections combined with thinner, more flexible sections throughout the core, enhancing energy transfer for a snappy, stable ride.

• Base: Sintered WFO
  The Sintered WFO base, standing for Wide F!#@ing Open, is crafted from an ultra-absorbent, high-density sintered material infused with specially formulated wax. This base is durable, fast, and performs well across a variety of conditions.

• Balanced Freeride Geometry
  A setback camber and stance-centered sidecut make this board feel like a twin when riding flat, while still providing the tight turns and effortless float typical of a directional board.

• Super Sap Epoxy
  Super Sap is a bio-based resin that reduces the carbon footprint by 50% compared to conventional petroleum-based epoxies, making the board more environmentally friendly without compromising performance.

The 2026 Burton Counterbalance is a powerhouse snowboard, made for those who demand nothing but the best in performance. With its directional camber, this board delivers unmatched precision, responsiveness, and power. Perfect for tackling fresh snow while still holding an edge on groomers, the Counterbalance thrives in any terrain. Sit back, relax, and let this top-performing board guide you to new heights.

Shape/Profile: Directional Camber

Flex: Mid

Base: Sintered WFO

Details:

• A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. 
• Directional Camber incorporates rocker in the nose, enhancing float in powder while preserving the responsiveness and stability of traditional camber.

• Inserts: The Channel

  The Burton Channel forgoes the traditional mounting system and introduces a channel for your front and rear inserts. This allows you to fine-tune your stance width and gives you more freedom in your stance location. The Channel is compatible with most major binding brands, but works best with Burton EST bindings.

• Laminate: 45° Carbon Highlights:

  The 45° Carbon Highlights is a tip-to-tail carbon layer that cuts down on weight while incorporating 45° angled fibers. This design enhances the board's torsional flex, delivering a more aggressive and responsive ride.

• The Super Fly II 700G Core combines stronger, lighter woods in key areas, boosting pop and strength while reducing weight for a more responsive ride.
• Dualzone EGD aligns the wood grain along the heel and toe edges in two continuous zones, perpendicular to the rest of the core. This setup ensures superior edge hold and strength, delivering a more consistent and stable ride.
• Squeezebox blends thicker, more powerful sections with thinner, more flexible ones throughout the core. This profile improves energy transfer, making the board snappier and enhancing its stability.
• Edge: Frostbite Edges
  Frostbite Edges extend slightly under your bindings, providing extra edge hold on hardpack and ice for superior control and stability in challenging conditions.
• The Sintered WFO base—short for Wide F!#@ing Open—features a high-density, extra absorbent material infused with a special wax. This creates a durable, fast base that handles all conditions with ease.
• Infinite Ride:
  Burton's Infinite Ride process overbuilds each board in the factory before using machinery to break it in. This ensures your board maintains its pop and performance from day one to day 100, year after year, for consistent, long-lasting performance.