From a 157' (1999) canyon, to a brand new 163' (2002-2003)
Written: Dec 24 '02 (Updated Apr 02 '03)
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Pros: Solid feel, no toe drag, nice graphics...
Cons: A bit pricey... but hey, you get what you pay for.
The Bottom Line: Big Feet? Get this board! This is one of Burton's Highest end boards (minus the BMC) so beginners may wish to go w/something less expensive.
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| altimuh's Full Review: Burton Canyon |
I guess you could say I like to stick with what works.. or rather, with what works great. Let me give you an idea of what kind of riding I do. I've been riding for I guess about 7 years. 4 of those years have been on my 157 Burton Canyon. Before that I had a no name board for about 2 years, and my first year I rented. Last year I started venturing in the park, and starting hitting the rails. Still have to get more confident with doing hits.
I'm 6'0" 200lbs, and wear a size 12 boot. I ride goofy w/ 10 in the back and 12 to 14 in the front. I ride with Salamon SP4 bindings and Northwave Static boots.
Now onto the board. I've only ridden it once so far, but good gosh, burton has definitely made some improvements on the canyon! It took me a little while getting used to the bigger board, but I was much more confident riding in the crap (east coast for hardpack/granular/ice mix) and much more confident on the rails!
The board has aLOT of pop! I'm guessing that my 157 lost a bit of it, but I never remembered it being so springy.
Price paid was $479 (MSRP) - 10%(discount @ shop) = $432
For technical information on the complete line of Burton, check out www.burton.com and click on "gear". For a custom fit, on what board you should get, click on B.U.R.T. It asks you a few simple questions on your physical nature, and riding style, and makes some suggestions for you. Keep in mind that Burton is known for giving out high numbers. (ie with my weight and shoe size - Burton recommends anywhere from a 167 to a 173!!!!! - no thanks! - but it does pick the correct style of board you want) just minus off a size or two, and you should be set.
Some other reviewers may be misinformed, the Burton Canyon is based on the Burton Custom, not the Burton Balance.
This board is extremely hot now, I searched high and low all over my local area, and only one shop had it!!! Burton did not make enough of these boards, and is sold out! Get yours while you can!!!!!!
UPDATE: 2/27/03
Well, so far I've gone about 10 more times on this board, and all I can say is nothing but :)
The board, like I mentioned earlier makes me much more confident in high speed bombing, and is real easy to turn in any conditions. I've been trying to do more jumps, and I must say this board is definitely easy to land on, because it's got a bigger contact area. I've changed my binding stance on my rear to 5 deg, and may actually go negative (duck stance) so it's a bit easier to ride fakie. All in all, the board is more of an all mountain board, and sometimes is a little clumsy for technical rails and such (because it's a large board) but I'm very satisfied with it.
If you have big feet, and you live in the park, get palmer plates and go with a smaller board.
You may also find my other reviews helpful as well.
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