The hero was voted best board under $400 by Transworld magazine because for a fraction of the price of some rockered boards it gives you total all mountain performance. From butters and boxes in the park to epic pow days the hero will truly handle anything the mountain throws at you. Different from other rockered boards in its design it features the "V" rocker similar to a 3 stage wakeboard and burtons exclusive channel mounting system. Compared with other rockered boards we have tested it excelled in the jumping department because of the increased stiffness in the tip and tail that helped us stand up landings. Its still plenty soft between your feet for Tarquin Robbins style butters that will leave your friends wondering in you just sawed the tip and tail off your Avalanche and brought it like it was 1992. If you haven't yet had the experience of riding a rockered board in powder then treat yourself this winter and give it a try, you will never go back to a cambered board again. All in all this was one of the most versatile and fun boards we tested and coming in at under $400 bucks means you still have enough money to get a hot dog halfway through out the day.

-Kyle

Labels: 2009 Burton Snowboards, Burton The Hero