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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Best praise vs top criticism for Burton Ripcord
“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.”
“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”
19 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026