 If you're looking for an easygoing all-terrain board that's going to help progress your riding but still deliver great performance over the whole mountain, then the all-new instigator could just be the board for you. Built around the state-of-the-art directional chassis, it features a 5mm taper from nose to tail. What this means is that there's a 5mm width difference between the front and the back of the board. Although this doesn't sound much, it has quite a dramatic effect on the way the board rides. The turns become more predictable, there's less chance of catching an edge but more importantly it gives you the confidence to push harder and that's what's going to take your riding to the next level. To help that predictable feel even further, Burton used their versatile flat-top profile on the instigator. This features a flat section between the bindings with rocker zones just outside the feet. This combination gives that perfect balance and control, stability and response but does so while still delivering a reassuring hook-free ride thanks to those raised contact points at the nose and tail. Internally, the instigator doesn't hold back when it comes to tech and heading this up is the unique 800G Superfly II core. This innovative wood core features Burton's advanced EGD construction which changes the orientation of the wood under the feet, directing energy out to the edges of the board. This improves both feel and control through the turn once again boosting confidence but that's not all. In addition, the core is also milled with the squeeze box load profiling. This reduces the thickness of the core between the feet creating a softer, more playful overall flex. Now to ensure that the instigator gives you all the control that you could need, Burton utilised their softer flexing bias glass structural layers. These allow the board to absorb terrain changes letting you concentrate more on technique. Finally, to ensure that the instigator performs its best all of the time, it utilises a no-maintenance easy repair extruded base.