The Burton 1987 Elite Snowboard was the perfect introduction to snowboarding during the 80s. Its tailored flex and stance made it a top choice for those learning to snowboard while its skateboard style allowed riders to take their own style to the slopes. This iconic snowboard was the beginning of an entirely new way of experiencing the slopes and is now available in the Burton Icons line of retro throwback snowboards.
The Flat Top bend offers mid flexing stability underfoot while a soft-mid flexing core provides an easy riding feel. Inspired by modern surfboards, experience effortless transitions and acceleration with each arc for the ultimate snowboarding experience.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Board Type: Powder / All Mountain
Park: 1/10, All Mountain: 6/10, Powder: 8/10
Camber Type: Directional Flat Top
An overall flat profile with a rocker nose for effortless float in powder and catch-free stability on groomers.
Flex: 4.5/10 (1 = soft, 10 = stiff)
Directional Flex - This board is constructed differently from nose to tail with a 20mm taper, putting more pop in the tail and strengthening the nose, allowing you to easily maintain control and charge through a variety of snow conditions.
Shape: Freeride Directional
This board has a shape designed specifically for freeriding, featuring a longer, wider nose and a shorter, 20mm tapered tail which combine to give you effortless float in powder and better performance riding forwards.
Core:
Super Fly 800G - Light and loaded with Pop, this core uses dual-species wood in dual density vertical laminations to reduce weight and stay strong.
Dualzone EGD - The wood grain of the core is positioned along the heel and toe edge in two unbroken zones perpendicular to the rest of the core, which gives consistent edge hold and strength.
Triax Fibreglass - This triaxial fibreglass creates a versatile flex and consistent response for performance across all types of snowboarding.
Base: Sintered WFO
Standing for Wide F!#@ing Open, this base made from an extra absorbent, high density sintered material that is infused with a specially formulated wax, resulting in an ultra durable base that rides Wide F!#@ing Open.
Mounting System: The Channel
The Burton Channel system forgoes your traditional 4-screw mounting system and introduces a channel for your front and rear inserts. This allows you to fine-tune your stance width, and gives you more freedom in your stance location. The Channel is compatible with most major binding brands, but works best with Burton EST bindings.
Additional Features:
Infinite Ride - Burton is able to maximise pop and performance by overbuilding their boards in the factory, and then using machinery to break it down for you. This allows your board to ride the same from day one, to day 100, season after season.
Super Sap Epoxy - Super Sap is a bio-based resin that reduces the carbon footprint by 50% over conventional petroleum-based epoxies.
SIZE CHART
| Size |
Weight Range (kg) |
Waist Width (mm) |
Sidecut Radius (m) |
Effective Edge (mm) |
| 140cm |
36-54 |
275
|
8.9
|
970
|
| 150cm |
54-82
|
275
|
7.9
|
1051
|
- Not sure which size to get? Check out our snowboard size chart here.
- Not sure if you need a wide board or not? Find out here.
- Want to find out about snowboard cambers and shapes? Click here.
- Want to find out about different types of snowboard edges (magne-traction)? Click here.
- Want to find out about the difference in snowboard bases? Click here.
- Want to find out about snowboard construction? Click here.
