Burton Parkitect - 2013
Burton have embraced some fairly ‘off the wall’ technology by building the Parkitect. This deck is by no means your average snowboard but then again Jeremy Jones isn’t your average rider and if anybody has the experience and knowledge to build a killer board it’s got to be JJ the OG. The main feature of the Parkitect is the Off-Axis Squeezebox. This is Squeezebox technology that thins directly under the riders foot but at a freestyle stance of +/- 15 degrees. As a consequence you’re left with an asymetric core. Make sense? Don’t worry! In essence you’re left with a board that has a specific heal edge and toe edge and means manouverability, edge hold and pop are all improved. It must work because Transworld gave it a coverted Good Wood Award.
Manufacturer's Description:
“Smarter than your average board.”
Recently there have been some strange happenings at our Vermont proto shop. Working with Jeremy Jones and Zak Hale, we began designing a board built specifically around a park rider’s stance. NEW Off-Axis Squeezebox and Frostbite means never-before-seen tweaks in 3D core profiling and edge geometries. The result is a distinct toe and heel edge that works with your stance for smoother flex, focused pop, and direct edge control where it matters most.
Recommended for park riding.
Recommended for halfpipe riding.
Recommended for rail riding.
Recommended for freeride riding.
High cost $
Camber Construction.
Twin Shape.
Year: 2013
Available Lengths (cm):
150cm, 154cm, 157cm, 160cm
Riding Style: Freestyle/Park
Specifications:
Hi-Speed Quad Package
The Channel
BEND: Camber
SHAPE: Twin
FLEX: Twin
CORE: Super Fly® with Dualzone™ EGD™
FIBERGLASS: Triax™
BASE: Sintered
EXTRAS: NEW Off-Axis Squeezebox, NEW Off-Axis Frostbite, Jumper Cables Hi-Voltage, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™
FEEL: 4/10
Similar boards: Burton Mr Nice Guy - 2013 Capita Stairmaster Extreme - 2013 Imperium Classic Series - 2012
Snowboard Review:
Watch the 2013 Burton Parkitect Video Snowboard Review
The Burton Parkitect brings some camber back to the world of freestyle, plus a whole load more tech. The Parkitect is a snowboard that is suited to riders who really want to push their freestyle. It was slightly stiffer than I expected but after a couple of runs to get used to it, I really started to love it. The Parkitect has loads of pop and is really responsive, despite having these qualities; the Parkitect is great for jibbing, it just takes a bit more effort to work those presses.
I’d be happy to have this as my only board knowing that whether I was dropping into the pipe, kicker line or just cruising around the mountain looking for hits it would be up to the job.
This is not a board for beginners but worthwhile investment for intermediates and better wanting to improve their riding. Advanced riders will be able to get the best from it.
Highlights:
The super responsive feel makes you feel alive
Crazy pop
Loads of new tech
Letdowns:
Probably not a powder board
Posted by Tom Ewbank in • Burton
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on October 03, 2012 at 07:51 AM
Hey! I’m looking for a park oriented board for hitting smaller to mid sized jumps, perhaps butter a bit and just play around on my local super small mountain. It is to be a compliment to my current 2011 Custom X, which is great when traveling to bigger mountains where you can send it down steep lines, but at home it’s overkill. The new board needs to have the channel system as well so I can use my old bindings. I’ve been looking at the Parkitect and Process (flying V or cambered), but what do you think?