Burton T7 - 2011
The Burton T6 always had a reputation as an extremely light, stiff and responsive snowboard. None of the qualities have been lost in the T7, but the T7 is now slightly less hard work than the superseded T6. Don’t go thinking the T7 is a push over, it is still the stiffest board in the Burton line and the healthy dose of camber will keep even the most aggressive riders happy.
Manufacturer's Description:
A cushioned cruise missile
The next step for Terje Haakonsen, the new T7™ is built upon a legacy of speed, snap, and accelerated airtime. From chasing the high-air mark to freefalling down an Alaskan spine line—the T7 flies faster and higher with the metallic snap of an Alumafly™ core and cushioned control of Smooth Ride™ internal dampening. Outrun anything—Frostbite Edges join forces with Lightning Bolts Hi-Voltage for grip that won’t slip and energized handling from peak to pipe.
Recommended for halfpipe riding.
Recommended for freeride riding.
Very high cost $
Camber Construction.
Directional Shape.
Year: 2011
Available Lengths (cm):
156, 159, 162
Riding Style: All Mountain
Specifications:
The Channel ICS bindings system
Camber profile
Directional shape and flex
Alumafly Core with Multizone EGD™ and Even Profile
Triax™ fiberglass laminates with Lightning Bolts Hi-Voltage
Sintered WFO base
Stainless Frostbite Edges with Grip and Rip™ Tune
Slantwall sidewalls
Smooth Ride, Pro-Tip™, and Infinite Ride™
Feel: 8
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Snowboard Review:
Watch the 2011 Burton T7 Video Snowboard Review
The T7 is a new board for this season which has been developed by Burton to succeed the T6, which was initially developed by Terje back in 2003. During the seven years that Burton produced the T6 the board became synonymous with Terje and Nico Mueller’s riding styles; big transitions, halfpipe, big faces in the backcountry and riding even the most technical slopes at ridiculous speeds with effortless style. Unfortunately as a consequence the T6 was pigeon-holed as a bit of a stiff untameable beast and as soon as the Vapor came along the T6 wasn’t Burton’s top-of-the-range board and was by no means their lightest or technologically advanced.
The T7 is a bit of a departure from the T6 in the way that it definitely looks a bit cooler, is slightly more forgiving under foot and has a higher spec. This is no longer a board for city boys looking for the most expensive board at their downtown chain store; the Vapor and Method have taken that crown. This is a serious all-mountain killer that excels in the backcountry, carving down pisted slopes and hitting big transitions like halfpipes and bigger kickers.
Torsionally this board is still pretty rigid and the response from edge-to-edge is lightening-quick, which is partly due to the lightning bolt reinforcements which run from the edge of the board to the centre. The T7 also has an Alumafly core and Vapor Skin topsheet which means it’s ridiculously light, lighter than the T6. Even though the Alumafly core makes the T7 quite stiff it isn’t as rigid longitudinally as the T6 was; which means that jibbing around on the slope isn’t impossible. It is far more user friendly than its predecessor. Nevertheless, the carving performance of the T7 hasn’t been compromised and thanks to matching the lightning bolts reinforcements and Alumafly core with a fairly pronounced camber the T7 carves beautifully and holds an edge on the iciest of slopes. Finally, the T7 uses the channel binding system which can now be used with bindings from any binding manufacturer.
This board would genuinely suit any intermediate to advanced rider that isn’t particularly bothered about progressing in the park. If you’re an intermediate rider that enjoys riding powder, high-speed carving and boosting off of natural features then this could be an inspired purchase. On the other hand; if you’re an accomplished park rider looking for a board that will give you the confidence and stability to hit big jumps and get you out of the pipe then the T7 will do exactly that, just try to avoid rails and boxes.
Posted by Tom Ewbank in • Burton
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on November 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I realize I’m late to the party, but wanted to comment on owning a T7 for a full season. I’m 5’7”, 175 lb with size 9 boots. I picked up a 159 cm T7 after the T6 I had started to delaminate behind one of the bindings (kudos to Burtons RMA process, they gave me a new T7!)
I have been riding for 18 years, like to bomb, like to jump, like the glades. I have done most riding in the groomed and icy eastern seaboard. Ontario, Quebec, Vermont and New Hampshire.
The board is outstanding for my riding style. In hard pack it sets and edge and has a seemingly limitless hold on the slope. Not so much in powder. It’s a fairly narrow board and you can feel it. I hit a few feet of powder at Jay Peak last year and was almost swallowed alive in it! It carves great through the glades, light board makes for quick transitions.
This board inspires confidence when bombing so fast you think you’re going to burn the edges right off. I mean there’s situations where I’ve been hard carving a few feet away from a treeline, and going probably 10% faster than I used to on the same line. There are situations I was sure I would lose an edge, prepare for it, only to have this thing hold.
I paired it with the C60 EST bindings and some Burton Serows (japanese market boots) and the package is very responsive. I’ve since bought a pair of Driver X boots to match, but may return them as I don’t find them particularly more responsive than the Serows.
Only real down side I’d say is that the edges chip easily. I noticed this with the T6 as well and it may just be a burton thing. But when I’ve paid almost $1000 for a plank I want it to last a few years. My previous board lasted a LONG time without the same edge damage and that was with very hard usage.
Bottom line: For a bomber, it’s the equivalent to your superbike. Reminds me of my R1. Light, fast, not suggested for beginners. :)
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