Burton Blossom tested by The Pill

A solid true twin platform for tackling the park head-on

Blossom is an all mountain-freestyle with a classic design that can shine “in the hands” of creative riders. It is suitable for anyone who wants a medium-stiff board with which to tackle the park aggressively. The proven true twin shape, combined with a perfectly symmetrical flex, provides a balanced ride with a great balance between freestyle movements and stability, equally versatile even when turning in switches. Also facilitating mobility is the tapered thickness of the tip and tail, which reduces swing weight. Proven camber promotes powerful turns and precision, offering snappy suspension with weight that is evenly distributed over the entire length for smooth, continuous edge control. In conduction, at low speeds, it is not the easiest to maneuver and is a little slow in transition, but as soon as you push a little, or increase speed, it shows its true character. Ditto for pop: as one strives to charge it, it becomes really explosive. Blossom is powered by a secret recipe specially formulated for maximum performance in park and jumps, the perfect tool for daredevils who want to go big. A rock-solid stand, playful enough to “press” everything you see, somewhat stable to plough the mountain from top to bottom. A board that will only know how to reward you if you know how to raid it decisively. Side note: The 2024 graphics are the work of team rider Niels Schack. Simple, clean topsheet that calls for calm, in contrast to a base where it lets chaos reign. It could not be otherwise.

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