Burton: Royale Snowboard

Redesigned with a new freestyle profile and pressure distribution edging, the all-mountain Royale is a mid-wide that will easily glide into switch riding and hardcore jibbing. It's a distinctly different Royale ride from seasons past, but this board still remains a highly versatile mid-wide that's ideal for intermediate and advanced riders who wear size 10 boots and up. Like the freestyle-oriented Burton Air, the Royale uses the popular and proven Super Fly wood core with Dualzone™ Edge Grain Direction at toe and heel and a complete Triax fiberglass wrapping. Dualzone™ Edge Grain Direction improves the edging and adds durability without smothering the pop in unwanted weight. The layers of Triax fiberglass add torsional stiffness for exceptional carving and easy turn initiation. Burton's Pressure Distribution Edges beneath the binding areas extend out a half-millimeter more than the rest of the board for better grip on slick and unyielding ice or hardpack. While the Pressure Distribution Edges add grip, the modification doesn't mess with the intuitive, user-friendly feel. This is a great mid-wide freestyle design for intermediates who already like to carve, but want to spend a little more of their learning curve among the challenges in the pipe and park. If you're into lively, freestyle-leaning performance, the Burton Royale is a comfortable alternative to wedging your feet into small boots to eliminate toe-side drag.

• Burton "feel" rating: 5 on a scale of 1 to 7
• Great for groomers, the halfpipe and park, but fair in deep powder
• Nose/waist/tail widths in 158 cm.: 298/254/298 mm.
• Sidecut radius in 158 cm.: 7.92 m.
• Stance width in 158 cm.: 530 mm.
• Original Super Fly® wood core with weight-specific woods in key response areas
• Mid-wide profile with a negative core profile for softer flex and torsion between bindings resulting in more independent foot control
• New Pressure Distribution Edges beneath binding areas for better grip in icy and slick conditions
• New modified freestyle profile for improved switch riding and jibbing potential
• Burton Infinite Ride® technology for consistent and lasting flex
• Triax™ Response fiberglass for torsional stiffness and near-effortless turn initiation
• Dualzone™ Edge Grain Direction at toe and heel edges for enhanced edging
• Low-maintenance WFO sintered base
• Suggested weight range: 115-165 lbs. (52-75 kg.) in 154 cm., 200+ lbs. (91+ kg.) max in 166 cm. length