Description
The 2027 Burton Counterbalance returns as the definitive gender-neutral “quiver-killer” in the lineup, specifically designed to merge deep-snow float with an agile, freestyle-friendly attitude. Introduced to bridge the gap between the outgoing Deep Thinker and the Story Board, this deck achieves an exceptionally versatile ride by paring an 8mm taper with an all-mountain directional shape. The progressive taper enables immediate, effortless turn initiation and extra planning lift in deep stashes, yet remains minimal enough that the board tracks smoothly and predictably when throwing down switch transitions or landing backward in the park.
Under the hood, the Counterbalance relies on a hard-charging Directional Camber profile, locking deep traditional camber under both feet for premium edge bite on hardpack trenches, while an early-rise rockered nose lifts naturally over variable afternoon chunder and deep powder. Built with Burton’s highly responsive 45° Carbon Highlights, a full tip-to-tail carbon layer optimizes the fiberglass matrix to shave overall weight and sharpen torsional response without making the deck feel overly rigid or unforgiving. Driven by the lightweight Super Fly II 700G Core and a rapid, wax-infused Sintered WFO base, this medium-to-aggressive machine is an ideal match for intermediate-to-advanced riders demanding a single, high-performance vehicle to confidently govern the entire resort footprint.
