Burton Custom vs DC Control

102 facts in comparison

Based on 634 Reddit opinions. Close race—DC ControlDC Control edges ahead.

634 opinions

DC Control leads by 3pts

76%

Based on

988 Redditors

Burton Custom

~$669.77

395 opinions

tldr; The 'Honda Civic' of snowboarding - reliable all-mountain camber board. Solid everywhere, exceptional nowhere. Beginner-friendly progression board.

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Reddit's Pick

DC Control

79%

Based on

594 Redditors

Winner

DC Control

~$9.99

239 opinions

tldr; Medium-stiff all-mountain camber board. Carves well and holds edges. Generic but solid - the rental fleet of pro-model boards.

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Points

Score by Category

Flex & Feel

42%0%

Terrain Suitability

77%—

Durability

56%50%

Comfort & Fit

100%100%

Edge Hold

62%—

Why is DC Control better than Burton Custom?

Higher Reddit score (79% vs 76%)
Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
BOA system for quick adjustments
Good ankle support and heel hold

Based on 1,582 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the DC ControlDC Control

Winning by 3 points (79% vs 76%)

Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused

BOA system for quick adjustments

Good ankle support and heel hold

High confidence (1,582 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 1,582 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Burton Custom

7.6/10

988 mentions

DC Control

7.9/10

594 mentions

COMFORT

Burton Custom10.0/10

DC Control10.0/10

FLEX

Burton Custom4.2/10

DC Control0.0/10

TERRAIN

Burton Custom7.7/10

DC ControlN/A

VALUE

Burton Custom4.2/10

DC ControlN/A

DURABILITY

Burton Custom5.6/10

DC Control5.0/10

EDGE HOLD

Burton Custom6.2/10

DC ControlN/A

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Head to Head

Topic	Burton Custom	DC Control
Comfort	100%	100%
Flex	42%	0%
Terrain	77%	N/A
Value	42%	N/A
Durability	56%	50%
Edge Hold	62%	N/A

Category Wins

Burton Custom: 5|DC Control: 0

Head to Head

Burton Custom: 5|DC Control: 0

Comfort

Burton Custom100%

DC Control100%

FlexBurton Custom

Burton Custom42%

DC Control0%

TerrainBurton Custom

Burton Custom77%

DC ControlN/A

ValueBurton Custom

Burton Custom42%

DC ControlN/A

DurabilityBurton Custom

Burton Custom56%

DC Control50%

Edge HoldBurton Custom

Burton Custom62%

DC ControlN/A

Burton Custom

76%

79%

DC Control

Burton Custom76%

DC Control79%

Close race - DC Control edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

Spec	Burton Custom	DC Control
Bend	Camber or Flying V	—
Shape	Directional Twin	—
Flex	Twin	—
Core	Super Fly II™ 700G Core with Dualzone™ EGD™	—
Fiberglass	45 degree Carbon Highlights	—

Key Highlights

Burton CustomWinner

🎿 Flying V or Camber profile options

🛹 True twin all-mountain shape

🖌️ Beginner-friendly progression board

💰 Often discounted - good value used

⚠️ Outgrown quickly by progressing riders

DC Control

👟 Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused

🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments

🛡️ Good ankle support and heel hold

⚠️ Some durability concerns reported

💰 Mid-range pricing around $250-300

Topic Battles

Burton Custom: 4|Tied: 1|DC Control: 0

⭐Flex & Feel

Burton Custom wins

Burton Custom

42%

DC Control

⭐Terrain Suitability

Burton Custom wins

Burton Custom

77%

DC Control

—

🔧Durability

Burton Custom wins

Burton Custom

56%

DC Control

50%

❤️Comfort & Fit

Burton Custom

100%

DC Control

100%

🎯Edge Hold

Burton Custom wins

Burton Custom

62%

DC Control

—

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for DC Control

Best Praise

+1 pts

“Dc controls have been my go to for a nice soft comfy feel”

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Top Criticism

+1 pts

“\+1 for Burton, my DC control https://preview.redd.it/0g69wywmi0je1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e926c7670f3d3f84499dbb7671ab6c95df269e7 boots completely shattered the heel cleat off both boots while buttering. I posted pics on fb in the step on group so people would know what was possible with the system. Burton immediately reached out to me and sent me a shipping label for my dc boots so I could s nd them to them for inspection. I’ve had these boots for years and they’re well out of warranty. They then shipped me out a brand new set of on of this years newest boots the waverange x in the unreleased next years colorway! Burtons sick!”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Burton Custom

Best Praise

+186 pts

“It's rare on this subreddit where I see one of these posts and think 'hmm yeah that's probably worth it.' A relatively new Burton Custom with step-ins should reasonably resell at $300. One condition is If the bindings are too small by two sizes then it's probably too small for you though. Meaning, if those are size small bindings and you need size large, my eyeballs say they're not fitting on there.”

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Top Criticism

+22 pts

“It’s hard to believe that new custom isn’t AI artwork. I like it but definitely has that AI slop feeling to it.”

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Sentiment Over Time

Burton Custom

DC Control

📈Historical Price Data

Burton Custom

DC Control

Burton Custom

All-time low: $475.95(2026-03)

DC Control

All-time low: $9.99(2023-08)

Which is Better?

DC Control Wins

79%

Control

76%

Custom

Close race, but DC Control edges ahead by 3 points based on 1,582 Reddit opinions.

Why DC ControlWinner

👟 Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused
🎯 BOA system for quick adjustments
🛡️ Good ankle support and heel hold

Why Burton Custom

🎿 Flying V or Camber profile options
🛹 True twin all-mountain shape
More discussed (988 vs 594)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

32%Positive

Positive

32%

Neutral

60%

Negative

Based on 594 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

31%Positive

Positive

31%

Neutral

60%

Negative

Based on 988 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Burton Custom	DC Control
Bend	Camber or Flying V	—
Shape	Directional Twin	—
Flex	Twin	—
Core	Super Fly II™ 700G Core with Dualzone™ EGD™	—
Fiberglass	45 degree Carbon Highlights	—
Base	Sintered WFO	—
Mounting	The Channel®	—
Brand	Burton	EC Buying
Manufacturer	Burton	EC Buying
Color	Glow	black
Weight	7.03 Pounds	0.09479877266 pounds
Height	0.1 Inches	1.02362 inches
Flex Rating	—	4/10 (Medium-Soft)
Lacing System	—	Dual BOA Fit System with H4 Coiler Dial and Zonal Closure
Liner	—	Response II Liner (Heat-moldable EVA memory foam)
Outsole	—	Contact UniLite Rubber Outsole
Insole	—	Molded IMPACT-ALG Insole
Ability Level	—	Intermediate-Advanced

Feature Checklist

Burton Custom: 8|DC Control: 0

Feature	Burton Custom	DC Control
WFO Base infuses specially formulated wax into the pores of the sintered material making it ultra-durable for all-season riding; The Channel Board Mount dials-in your stance and works with all major bindings
A Camber Bend advocates powerful turns and poppy precision, distributing weight evenly across the board; Super Fly II 700G Core uses stronger and lighter woods for added pop and strength
Dualzone EGD increases edge-hold and response using engineered wood grain along the toe and heel edges; 45° Carbon Highlights Fiberglass build reduces weight and fine-tunes torsional feel through an optimized fiberglass matrix
Flying V or Camber profile options
True twin all-mountain shape
Beginner-friendly progression board
Outgrown quickly by progressing riders
Directional Shape is the classic snowboard shape, with a slightly longer nose than tail, and is built to rip any terrain or condition; Twin Flex is perfectly symmetrical from tip to tail for a balanced ride

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Burton Custom	DC Control
Reddit Score	76%	79%
Mentions	988	594
Sentiment	+ 302- 93	+ 191- 48

Where to Buy

Burton Custom

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All-time low was $475.95 on 2026-03

DC Control

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All-time low was $9.99 on 2023-08

~200 sold/month on Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, DC Control or Burton Custom?

Based on 1,582 Reddit comments, DC Control has a slight edge with 79% positive sentiment vs Burton Custom's 76%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy DC Control or Burton Custom?

Both have similar approval ratings (79% vs 76%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about DC Control?

Reddit users highlight: Medium-stiff flex (6/10) - all-mountain focused. BOA system for quick adjustments. Good ankle support and heel hold. With 594 mentions and 79% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Burton Custom?

Reddit users highlight: Flying V or Camber profile options. True twin all-mountain shape. Beginner-friendly progression board. With 988 mentions and 76% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 1,582 Reddit comments: 594 about DC Control and 988 about Burton Custom. Data was sourced from Snowboarding Gear community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

634 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 5/26/2026

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