Burton Ripcord
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tldr; r/snowboarding's starter board. Forgiving for learners, still fun as you progress. Not for speed demons. Perfect NH groomer cruiser.
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21%Positive
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21%Neutral
68%Negative
11%Based on 19 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.
Key Features
- Retractable reel with 130cm of high-strength nylon
- Adjustable-length handle
- 🎓 Beginner-friendly flex
- 🏔️ Great for groomed runs
- 📈 Room to progress
- 💰 Reasonable price point
- ⚠️ Speed wobbles at 50mph
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
Burton Ripcord
Burton Ripcord
All-time low: $20.97(2020-03)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Burton Ripcord
Best Praise
+2 pts“I've got a Burton Custom X 162 W and a Burton Ripcord 159, and riding them is night and day. The Custom X lets me rip carves down anything, and the Ripcord is way better for riding slushy spring conditions and makes skidded turns feel great. Boards make a huge difference.”
r/snowboarding
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+3 pts“Really most all entry level boards are shit quality. Cheap bases, weak cores, shitty build materials overall. Like the Salomon pulse, Burton ripcord/ instigator, arbor foundation, Rome mechanic, capita pathfinder, k2 standard, are all hot garbage. Mervin and neversummer entry level boards aren’t skimped on any models”
r/snowboarding
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Burton Ripcord worth buying?
r/snowboarding's starter board. Forgiving for learners, still fun as you progress. Not for speed demons. Perfect NH groomer cruiser.
What do Redditors love about the Burton Ripcord?
Redditors highlight: 🎓 Beginner-friendly flex. 🏔️ Great for groomed runs. 📈 Room to progress.
What are the downsides of the Burton Ripcord?
Some criticisms include: "It’s not that big of a difference from the Ripcord so wouldn’t recommend it. After 3 years on the Ripcord you’d get more benefit out of upgrading to the Instigator or even the Process."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Burton Ripcord has 19) tend to have more reliable scores.
19 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 7/26/2026