2009 BURTON FIX SNOWBOARD REVIEW

[hondaxr8000]

how does it do in powder

[jordanRezka]

man if this is a buttery board for the park at least fuckin get someone good and film them hittin boxes and rails jesus like ya every snowboard can carve on the hill dont need to show just carving

[HwK14]

i'm snowboarding for 12 yrs and in my opinion and experience freestyle stance is about 18 / -15 and max stance (i don't know what's scale on fix is). Max if the board is in your size for instance- 172 and 65 kilos --> burton love 152.

[PortersLars]

@HwK14 your angles are your own personal preference, every person has a different stance thats comfortable to them... a general rule that most go by is a duck stance for park riding however still its what feel comfortable.

[Guitar0wner]

my stance is 15, -10 and 24 inches jeremy jones FTW

[HwK14]

THIS IS SO LAME ! ... Look at you'r stance- and you want to say anything about freestyle and the valeu of this board? please- don't do this...

[PortersLars]

@HwK14 my stance is 15, -8 and 22.5 inches wide? whats not freestyle about that?

[MrCrunkJoose]

@PortersLars because if you dont sag your pants below your asscrack and have a stupidly wide 30 inch stance and wear an XXL technine jacket even though you're 5'3" 150lbs you are totally a poser fag who isn't steezy enough to be a park rider. everyone knows riding park is about image and has nothing to do with skill.

[1995brendan1995]

@HwK14 STFU 15, -8 is such a good stance. You prob dont know shi*. my stance is 15, -15, 23 inches wide. What are you gunna do try and chirp me.

[2dowhenyourbored]

Just got this board today. Im 5'1 and im ridin a 149 and actually used too ride a 138 which was ok. I def upd my size. Can someone tell me if its gonna suck cuz im not used to ridin a smaller board

[taradead]

omg, this bro-dude sounds cheesy. I kept expecting him to break out with "IT'S EXTREME!"

[tacman103]

im thinkn bout getn this board, im bout 5'8 and 140lb with 11.5 boot and im 14 so im still growing, i want this board to last another 2-3 years and i ride some mountain to. idk if i shud get a 153 155 or evn a 158 mayb

[PortersLars]

go the 153 but don't expect it to be able to handle high speed all mountain runs as well as a more traditional board would.

[tacman103]

it does perfectlly fine at higher speeds, i got it a month ago

[snowboardman19]

i'm thinkin of buying one of these. but i really love my lib tech skate banana. any advice?

[angelopro123]

burton fix

[purple0zebrah]

i have the 149 and its stance dosent go as wide as i would like

[slimmbomin]

this dudes got whack stance hah

[PortersLars]

12, -8 and 23.5 inches wide is whack? ok...

[mrfazer6]

what do you think about rocking a 15, -15 stance?

[PortersLars]

if its comfortable to you then go for it.

[scott17fire]

thats wat i have on my board and i ride park and its awesome and lots of flex

[BFONDRK]

Porters = Great site--sick place to get gear.

[dved99]

im 5 ft 10in 150 pound size 10 boot would the 152 be good for me

[PortersLars]

up that board would fit you just right

[K03N0]

You think it sounds about right to ride the 158 fix? im 6ft and 160 pounds with 11.5 boot size

[PortersLars]

yup that sounds about right... both on wieght and boot size

[pcmr123]

i'm the same size as you. you should at least get a 155 if you plan to ride park & stuff.

[BOARDSPORTR]

hey dudes i own this board and it is the best i ever had the rocker style makes the lips real easy

[theREALNESS712]

is it safe to ride a fix 152 if i am 180lbs?

[PortersLars]

I wouldn't suggest it but you can really ride any size board you want, but the intended flex will feel different depending how you size it. The Fix is already a 3 and if you size down to a 152 it may start to feel like a 2. As long as thats what you want then winner winner!

[Sneakerhead717]

im 5'7 and about 120 pounds. and have a size 11 boot. i stay in the park all day. what do you think would be better for me, the burton fix or the burton hero?

[PortersLars]

well youre lucky in the fact that your light but unlucky with your guns you go below... You could ride the smallest fix with your weight but might have too much toe drag for the 149 and 152 but if you don't mind drag then you can get a little fun jib stick.

[xskate94]

im 6'2, 165 pounds. im only 14 so im going to be growing more...do you think a 155 or a 158 for me? ill be in the park all day

[PortersLars]

whats your boot size, that nay make a difference as well

[xskate94]

11.5

[PortersLars]

if you want a park board with those specs in mind I might suggest going with a wide board rather than get the fix. You could get a shorter 156 burton blunt and have more fun than getting the 162 fix

[PortersLars]

the Problem with the 156 or even 58 fix is that if you keep growing and at 14 you will... you will be too big for the fix's waist and weight suggestions pretty quickly

[xskate94]

i have an 06 blunt now and i hate it. i feel like i wud have a lot more fun on the fix

[PortersLars]

You could try one of the smaller sticks but you are more than likely gonna have some toe drag, so if that doesn't bother you that much then game on! The fix is a super fun board, can't argue that.

[xskate94]

well is there a big difference in stiffness between the 155 and the 158?

[PortersLars]

not really the flex is adjusted based on the weight range and as long as you are with in that range the flex should feel relatively the same.

[rodal126]

I'm 5'6" 160 pounds with size 9 boots. Is the 149 the right size for?

[PortersLars]

the smallest I would suggest would be the 152, you are towards the end of the suggested weight limit for that size as well but that really is the first size option I would suggest

[actionsports111]

This year I got the dominant in a 159. I like it, but it doesn't ride the mountain great. For a more all mountain but still park shreddable board would this in a 158 hold a better edge all mountain? Would I be better off with an X8 or custom? Thanks.

[PortersLars]

the fix is a park board and I would really suggest more towards the custom if you are looking for a board that can ride all mountain and still park...

[nycbasic]

I'm currently riding a Burton X8 and to be honest it rides all mountain very well. The only issue I have with the X8 is it's a little unstable at highspeeds and carving through skier made moguls, I found that you really have to sit on the board and squat more to stabilize the board. It's not a big change though. Overall the X8 rides well on the steeps, it just takes a little getting use too.

I just picked up the Fix today, I'm stoked about trying it out this weekend.

[Zhangzxy]

d'ya think this is board can still carve?

[PortersLars]

any board that has sidecut can carve... after that is depends on the board guts and the rider ability to control it. and this board is not really made to carve as much as it is to hit the park.

[bradneumeyer7]

would a 158 be good for me?

im 5'10"  130 pounds, size 10

[PortersLars]

I would go smaller... with your weight and boot size you could easily rock the 152.

[bradneumeyer7]

okay sweet, i just started so i was just wonderin. thanks

[triggerhapy639]

i got this board with the pink and blue cartels it is sick

[brav67]

what lenght should i get im 5'9, 155, and size 10.5 ?

[PortersLars]

You could go with a 155 or 152. you are on the higher end of the 152 and right on the middle for the 155... both waist widths will work for you though.

[zackiepooo]

i got a 13 foot.. should i even bother?

Its fuckin sick but idk if it would work..?

[PortersLars]

nope... time for a wide son!

[triggerhapy639]

yea my friend could not get one but i have one and i got the pink and blue cartels with a pink and blue board it is bitchen

[stealthyc]

Size 12 boot, 6'2", 155 lbs. 155 or 158?

[PortersLars]

you could buy either based on your weight but your feet are pretty big so you need to get some good stance angles to rock either size... the only diff is 3mm waist width

[ltdanp21]

What length should I get? I have size 11.5 feet and I'm 173 lbs, 6'0". According to specs on Burton site I should get the 162 but seems really long for a park board. Will it be harder to butter and spin on such a long board?

[PortersLars]

well you are on the top of the 155 and could probably get away with it as long as you are riding it for park... take this guy out of the park at your size and it will perform like a wet noodle but hey, thats what a park board should do...

[smilesisthebest]

the music...str8 apple loops from logic!!! haha

getting that board as well

[filkwuzlike]

im 6ft 140lbs size 11 boot is a 152 good?

[snowboarder1239]

id go with the 155 thats probaly a better size for your hight

[PortersLars]

make sure that you put shoe size and weight into your board selection... height has much less to do with selection than weight and shoe size... burton uses weight as their primary guide to suggest board sizes, then followed by what binding size will fit on the board...

[PortersLars]

you can actually go as low as a 152 with your weight and boot size, you might get a little toe drag. If you are really only doing rails then again a 52 will be fine... if you want to take it up to some jumps and maybe stray away from the park then a 155 will do you better. just make sure you have some good angles or you will get drag no matter what.

[BillyBobTS]

469 and no rocker design at all? f that.

[razza099]

ya i got it today aswell, my resort opens Friday ;) got some cartels est's go match

[jackassoci]

this board is the shit. i just bought it today.

[andy5435]

im thinking about gettting this board with cartel est and jj boots but i was wondering if it would suit me if i like to play around and butter, hit jumps but also cruise around and bomb hills??

[burtonboyx]

im like 120 5'4 size 10 boot i just got the fix but the board when you hit ice is deadly did i make a good choice

[PortersLars]

you can really ride any size fix you want even as small as the 149 but you might have some toe drag with it... deadly on ice? did you detune the edges?

[BPimpn3]

yea i got the 155 fix and it totallt gets out on you on ice. but id still rank it a 10 out of 10!

[liupiarua]

很好

[tankboy30]

I like this boards flex and look including the scoop-tech but i dont like the new bindings. can someone recoment a similar board to me?

[PortersLars]

you know you don't have to use the new EST bindings with that board? Burton supplies an adapter disc that will work with your bindings... so you aren't forced to upgrade.

[tankboy30]

i didnt know that thats really good new, thanks for the info

[TCaseyy]

hah ok thanks for all ur help...im gettin the 158 fix...cartel est...and yup thats it haha i have DC boots

[TCaseyy]

i just want a board best for jumps and rails.

[PortersLars]

I might go with a board like the fix over the JJ. the JJ is stiffer and more for experienced riders the fix should do you right.

[TCaseyy]

what about this bored vs the jeremy jones board.

[PortersLars]

the JJ is a stiffer board and a traditional camber board where as the fix is softer and a flat base tech. So its up to what type of board you prefer.

[TCaseyy]

better thAN x8?

[PortersLars]

its kind of a personal choice... I rode both and enjoyed them equally but the Fix was really fun for playing around and jibbing and bonking everything.

[TCaseyy]

idk what board to get...i like this one alot and i love park...i mainly do jumps the most so yeah is this board good?

[PortersLars]

yeah the Fix will treat you well for all park enjoyment

[Whiteysankle]

Im comin off a ride kink 147 and want a lil more room on tip and tail for presses and butters, just picked up the 152 is that a good size for 150lbs, I like a shorter board for spins but want a superflexy ride good choice? im pairing it with 2009 cartel est and the jeremy jones' boots i think I got an ill setup what do you guys think.

[PortersLars]

You fit into the weight range of the fix and the Cartels and JJ boots will treat you right... nice set up!

[djricos4you]

How is the flex of this board? Is it a good board for doing butters end the rest of the funny things? Is de Burton X8 more noodle? Witch board is the most noodle of all you have drivin?

[PortersLars]

The Fix X8 and Dominant all are rated as 3 flex levels but I thought the Dom was the softest but the Fix with its flat base tech makes it really easy to butter.

[spank2527]

thanks

how is the speed??

[PortersLars]

rides about the same speed as other boards do... just with the flat base tech it feels a bit different than a cambered board.

[spank2527]

hey i have a size 9.5-10.0 and weigh about 125and thinking of getting it in a 152 is this a good board for me

[PortersLars]

yup a 152 will be fine all around, for your weight and shoe size.

[snowboardman19]

hey would this board be good for riding the whole resort as one big park?

[PortersLars]

more park than whole resort riding

[eastwrx]

i think this dude was high

[PortersLars]

super high

[sills32]

yo so im about to buy the burton fix and im 180 pounds and have a size 9 1/2 boot what size should i be looking at am i safe with a 155

[PortersLars]

you would be at the high end for that size but you might be able to get away with it, the board just wouldn't react the way a 158 might due to your weight but if you are buying it to jib then you should be safe.

[slanger686]

Dude this board is all about jibs and buttering.. Thats what I want to see in a review not 1 foot airs and carving!!

[PortersLars]

late april in Tahoe is not a time when you will see super booters at alpine, so we did what we could with what we had...

[arabhomer]

I ordered this Board with Cartel ESTs and I am been hearing this talk about foot size 12 getting a 155. I got a size 9 but got a 155 coming to me. Am I bugging? I been riding Un Inc in 156 and was cool. What do you think?

[PortersLars]

Size 9 foot on a 155 is fine, the waist width for the 155 fix is 252 mm. as far as a size 12, nope, your gonna be hangen over the edge.

[arabhomer]

Thanks dude, that was a fast response.

[burtonjibber4]

y would u ride that with such a small stance?

[PortersLars]

really? I ride a 22.5 inch stance and at 5'7". so what do you mean by a narrow stance?

[burtonjibber4]

i dunno it looks really small, i ride with it almost maxed out, and ur like half way

[PortersLars]

to each his own, I ride whats comfortable to my knees and is more of natural stance to my body type.

[burtonjibber4]

yea but its a park board, u need a park stance for sure

[PortersLars]

lets discuss torsional flex. when your stance gets too wide the board no longer reacts the way it was designed. Also with too wide of a stance your body no longer takes impact with your knees and ankles, it starts using your spine. While maxing out may be the fad longevity is more important. Your body has a natural stance that will translate to park riding and it will allow you to ride the rest of the mountain. None of my friends change their stance for park only riding.

[burtonjibber4]

sounds pretty gay to me, u gotta ride a bit wider than wut ur ridin with for sure tho, a bigger stance is an advantage in the park and free ride jibs, more control

[PortersLars]

well lets look at the Burton Global Team... Shaun White 23" Kevin Pearce 24" Mason 24" Jeremy Jone 24.5". Those guys are all taller thus a wider stance. When you max it out and T-bolt it all you might as well ride street rails. Again you cannot argue against Torsional control of the board. Once the stance reaches past that point you no longer have the true torsional flex. Come on out to Tahoe and show me your super wide stance I'll give you a guided Tour of any Northshore Mountain.

[burtonjibber4]

im not saying my stance is like the biggest stance or anything, i just have alot bigger stance than wut u have, it feels perfect for park and u have a park board, thats the only reason i said anything, all my buddies that go to my local mountain have the same if not really close stance as mine, they all agree its perfect for park

[PortersLars]

Its ok to have your own sense of style and ride what feels comfortable top you, but please respect the idea that others has their own sense of what feels comfortable and while you may not agree the reason why we all respect the originators of snowboarding was their free expression of style. And somehow that idea has gotten lost through the years...

[burtonjibber4]

i understand what you are saying, but if i had that board id have a nice wide stance to shred some park, looks like it would really be fun in the park, i was going to get the fix but im getting the jeremy jones again

[PortersLars]

don't forget about the late release Burton Hero, Burton's new Rocker style board.

[olirain]

i just bought it i cant wait to try it but i have to wait for snow. Do you have a review on the hero ?

[PortersLars]

no, since the hero was a late season release we never got to shoot video of it, but maybe soon now that Tahoe has snow

[calvinlikespie]

Can you use 13 sise feet on it and can you go all mountain with it

[PortersLars]

no and no, this is a park board and sorry but 13 is gonna give you alot of toe drag. So no on both questions.

[natschavez]

yee haa i've just bought a 55 and i can't wait to shred it. ride on dudes

[Aaronh22a]

did he say you could use it with a 11 or 12 foot?

[PortersLars]

you can use the fix with size 12 at 155 and some good stance angles, but you're gonna get some drag, but its a park board so its not gonna matter as much.

[icyworm1]

i demod this board this summer with 09 co2s, it was sick

[PortersLars]

Yo David,

Yes you can ride a board with a waist width of 25, its gonna be a bit narrow but you can get away with it. And lucky for you the 155 FIX has a waist width of 25.2 so you toes should just touch the edge. Keep in mind that this all depends on how you run your stance. If you go 0 , 0 its a no go, but if you rock a 12,-8 you should be ok.

[BlueShirt7]

i have foot size 12 but i think that this board is way too narrow for me.

or what do you say?

can i ride a board with a waist width of 25?

please write back,

David