Burton

Nug Snowboard

When the Burton Nug Snowboard hit the scene, we weren't sure what to make of the tiny board that claimed it could shred the entire mountain. However, with a few seasons under its belt, the Nug has proven that you can still rip it on a board that's 8-10cm smaller than you would normally ride. It's stiffer than you'd guess, which gives it plenty of high-speed stability, while the rockered profile and spoon-shaped nose and tail keep it fun and buttery. If you need a fresh perspective on the mountain, the Nug will open your mind.

The Nug's twin shape means it rides switch exactly like it does regular. It has a rockered profile, which keeps it loose and fun, without sacrificing float or stability. You'll notice the tight sidecut, which will have you riding lines in the trees that your buddies on old school board shapes can only dream of. Side Effects give you the absolute maximum effective edge, which is key for maintaining edge hold on a smaller board. And it gets even better with Frostbite edges, which bump out under the binding for tenacious grip on ice and hardpack.

The lightweight Super Fly core is profiled for a controlled flex, even in choppy snow. Squeezebox takes this concept a step further, thinning the core under the bindings for an even flex along the entire length of the board. That gets a boost from The Channel mounting system, which works in conjunction with EST bindings to give you unrestricted flex and incomparable board feel. Pro Tip keeps the Nug spinning fast, and Infinite Ride ensures that it feels broken-in right out of the box, and stays that way. Plus, it has a pine-scented scratch-and-sniff topsheet, so you get all the tech you need, plus a little more.