Forum Destroyer 2009
August 18, 2008
By Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
Boston – Forum has brought back the Destroyer for 2009 to show that it knows what riders want in a FreeStyle snowboard. This snowboard is considered by some as their benchmark for progression FreeStyle riding. The board is a true twin tip making it a FreeStylers dream for hitting tricks no matter the condition or terrain.
The 2009 Forum Destroyer brings back all the features of the 2008 snowboard giving you a deck that is snappy and stable providing you a great freestyle riding experience. The combination of the Super Gnar LE core the the Light Triax Laminate give you a snowboard that is strong, light and have a ton of flex and pop.
Overall FreeStyle riders of all levels will like this snowboard.
Features of The 2009 Forum Destroyer Snowboard:
- Super Gnar LE Core
- Light Triax Laminate
- Fluid Base
- Twin Board Shape
- Twin Core Profile
Burton Custom X 2009
August 11, 2008
By Scott Briggs
SnowboardReviews.com
Boston – The 2009 Burton Custom X is back for another season to no ones surprise. Some consider this one of the best snowboards on the market, but Burton can not stop perfecting this snowboard. The 2009 Custom X features the Infinite Channel system, allowing the easiest most adjustable mounting for your bindings. The Channel is compatible with all the Burton bindings and truly allows an easy way for you to constantly tweak your settings until you find the ultimate position you want for rinding.
The Burton Custom X is a top of the line all-mountain FreeStyle snowboard that is a lot of fun to rip up the whole mountain. The Custom X features the stainless steel pressure distribution edges with grip and rip tune to give you the perfect grip whether you are in deep powder or ice. These edges help make you feel in total control in all conditions or terrain.
Also new to the 2009 Custom X is the Pro-Tip, a tapered thickness in the tip and tail that dramatically reduces swing weight. The reduced swing weight allows you to turn the spin tricks a little faster.
Features of the Burton Custom X Snowboard:
- Infinite Channel System
- Directional Shape
- Flex: Twin
- Sintered N2O WFO Vision Base
- Dragonfly Core With Multizone EGD And Positive Profile
- New Carbon Vaporskin With Triax Response Fiberglass And Carbon I-Beam
- Slantwall
- Stainless Steel Pressure Distribution Edges With Grip And Rip Tune
- Pro-Tip And Infinite Ride