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Stylus Snowboard - 2024 - Women's
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Shop the Burton Instigator Flat Top Snowboard for an easy-going ride on the slopes. With a forgiving profile, soft flex, and durability, its perfect for mastering snowboarding.
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Why We Like The Burton Instigator Flat Top Snowboard
The Burton Instigator Flat Top Snowboard is our top pick for mastering the art of snowboarding. Its extremely soft flex, forgiving profile, and smooth flexing balance make it the perfect companion as we explore different riding styles on the resort.
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Specs
Length: 140cm, 145cm, 150cm, 150cm wide, 155cm, 155cm wide, 160cm, 160cm wide, 165cm wide
Profile: Flat Top (rocker outside inserts, flat through inserts)
Shape: directional, Pro-Tip, 5mm taper
Flex: very soft (0 - 3 out of 10 on Burton's scale), Infinite Ride
Effective Edge: [140cm] 1030mm, [145cm] 1075mm, [150cm, 150cm wide] 1120mm, [155cm, 155cm wide] 1170mm, [160cm, 160cm wide] 1220mm, [165cm wide] 1270mm
Waist Width: [140cm] 242mm, [145cm] 245mm, [150cm] 248mm, [150cm wide] 256mm, [155cm] 252mm, [155cm wide] 260mm, [160cm] 256mm, [160cm wide] 265mm, [165cm wide] 270mm
Sidecut Radius: [140cm] 6.2m, [145cm] 6.5m, [150cm, 150cm wide] 6.8m, [155cm, 155cm wide] 7.1m, [160cm, 160cm wide] 7.4m, [165cm wide] 7.8m
Stance Width: [140cm] 480mm, [145cm] 505mm, [150cm, 150cm wide] 530mm, [155cm, 155cm wide, 160cm, 160cm wide, 165cm wide] 560mm
Stance Setback: 1in
Mount: The Channel
Core: Dualzone EGD, Squeezebox Low
Laminate: biax
Edge: Cruise Control Tune
Base: extruded
Recommended Rider Weight: [140cm] 80 - 120lb, [145cm] 100 - 150lb, [150cm, [150cm wide, 155cm, 155cm wide] 120 - 180lb, [160cm, 160cm wide, 165cm wide] 180 - 260lb
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Activity: all-mountain snowboarding
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