The Burton Story Board is a freeride board first. But it's versatile enough that you could have it as your daily driver, or your only board if you don't ride much freestyle.
Or it makes a really good powder/freeride board in your quiver.
In this review, I will take a look at the Story Board as a freeride snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Story Board a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other women's freeride snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Burton Story Board 2025
Price: $619
Style: Freeride
Flex Rating: Medium-Stiff
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium bordering on mid-stiff (6.5/10)
Rating Score: 89.4/100
Compared to other Women’s Freeride Boards
Of the 21 current model women's freeride snowboards that we tested:
❄️ The Story Board ranked 2nd out of 35
Overview of the Story Board’ Specs
Check out the tables for the Story Board’s specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
FREERIDE
PRICE:
$619 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
DIRECTIONAL HYBRID CAMBER
Directional YBRID Camber - Burton's "Directional Camber"
SHAPE:
setback stance:
Setback 35mm (1.4")
BASE:
Sintered - Burton's "Sintered WFO Base"
weight:
Felt a little lighter than normal
Camber Height:
6mm
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
142 | 238 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
147 | 242 | 120-180 | 54-82 |
152 | 245 | 150-200+ | 68-91+ |
Who is the Story Board Most Suited To?
The Story Board is best suited to someone looking for a board that will handle powder, groomers and trees really well and that has a lot of versatility.
Would make a good one-board-quiver for a lot of riders who don't ride much or any park.
Or it would make a good compliment in a quiver with a more freestyle oriented board.
Not for beginners, but it's not a super tricky ride or anything, so as long as you're at around a solid intermediate level, you shouldn't have any issues riding this board.
Story Board DetailS
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Story Board is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Burton Story Board 2025, 147cm (242mm waist width)
Date: February 7, 2024
Powder
Unfortunately, it wasn’t a pow day, and I don’t think the light dusting I had on the test day was enough to really review this category. That said, I feel pretty confident the Story Board would handle super well in powder.
Its specs set it up for success big time. It features camber underfoot with a rockered nose and 10mm taper that should help it float like a dream in the deep stuff.
My experience with it in crustier conditions proved that it maneuvered with ease and was lightweight and balanced enough to be able to lift that nose and glide, which would transfer perfectly into pow conditions.
Carving
The carving capabilities of this board definitely impressed me. It held an edge so well at high speeds. I felt super confident ripping big hard carves.
It seemed to perform just a bit better there than on the shorter carves, but overall, it was solid and stable. It did give just a bit when I hit an ice patch. It wasn’t enough for it to drop it in the ratings for me, though.
Turning
Ease of Turning/Slashing: The Story Board really shone here. I felt completely in my element with its smooth control going in and out of turns. I could slash at speed without catching at all, which is great for a board that lives in the Freeride category.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: This board is so lightweight and nimble that its controllability is pretty great all-around. I never had to fight the board, even at slower speeds.
Catchiness: Nothing makes my snowboarder heart happier than a board that never catches an edge, totally boosting my confidence on the slopes. I can happily say that this board earned that badge.
Speed
This board really wasn’t a one trick pony. Despite handling so well at slower speed, this board can pick up speed and it feels super comfortable doing so.
It isn’t the heaviest or stiffest board by any means, but that camber underfoot really seemed to lock me in, allowing me to glide effortlessly no matter how fast I pushed it.
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder: It wasn’t bullet proof, as it did throw me around a little when things were really messy (which it was big time on the lower mountain that day), but overall handled it pretty well.
Despite being light, it feels pretty damp, which helped here. Being this light limited how well it would crush through, but it still did a really good job.
Trees/Bumps: I really enjoyed slashing through trees and moguls on this board. The Story Board is smooth, light, and balanced, which made it really easy to navigate obstacles.
Jumps
Pop: Fairly easy access to the pop with this one. It didn't take too much of an overexertion of energy to find that sweet spot - but it's not completely effortless either. Good total pop.
Approach: Great feel on the approach. I think the camber underfoot with rocker nose really helped here.
Landing: Pretty good landing capability, too. I never felt like I was going to lose it or wash out. Tail heavy landings weren't, but were a little more sketchy.
Side-hits: I had a blast taking this one off side-hits. It was so agile with a great sense of snap that seeking out side-hits all around the mountain was irresistible.
Small jumps/Big jumps: I loved hitting kickers of all sizes on the Story Board. I felt like I could really load the board with the energetic camber going into the jump, the light weight helped me get air without feeling bogged down, and the landings were soft and forgiving. for the most part.
Switch
That directional shape and profile means it doesn't feel completely natural riding the other way . But it was definitely doable riding switch and I was able to transition with no catch.
Spins
This deck was quite easy to spin. Again, the lack of edge-catch really played a big role with this. Not only that, but the swing weight of the board is really well-balanced. It does have a directional shape that I didn’t think it would perform as well as it did.
Jibbing
When it came to jibs, it was good, but not great. The board has a lot of pop and the dismounts felt good, but it seemed to do a lot better on natural features than in the park hitting boxes and rails.
Butters
It actually didn’t do too bad here considering the super directional shape and flex. It was a lot easier to butter into the nose, which made sense with the rocker up front. This board had all the elements of a bigger mountain, powder board, but was also surprisingly playful enough to thrive in the world of butters.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Speed | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Turns | 4 | 8/10 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Switch | 2.5 | 2.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.4/100 |
The Story Board is a freeride board at heart, but it's super versatile and could make it as a one-board-quiver for a lot of riders.
It excelled at pretty much everything I could throw at it.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
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Hey Nate how are you doing? My name is Xavier & I weigh 130lb, 5’7″, Size 9 US Men, very Athletic Male. Im wondering what length do you think is my Ideal Free Ride / All Mountain Size is?? I like to go very fast, charge hard, but I like quick nimble turning as well. I don’t care about park. but I do sometimes like hitting a jump/ side hit and getting air. I’m not a rail / jib or butter guy at all. I also never ride switch. I also like a board that’s good on catwalks/flats. I hate getting stuck lol. I would say I am an advanced to expert rider. I currently ride a 2025 152 Hometown Hero which I Love, it just doesn’t have the best edge hold on hard snow to ice pack. Some other boards I am considering would be United Shapes Cadet (wondering if I should go 146 150 or 154), Jones Flagship (151 or 154), Capita Kazu (151 or 154). I want something with a fast base but that also does a little better on ice or handles speed a little better than my HTH. Im wondering if the Burton Story Board 147 would be too small for what I want or perfect??
I am also wondering if you think the Capita Mega Death 156 Would be too big for me?? Would have it as my fast charging speed board.
Also Im riding Burton Reflex Step on Bindings Size Medium paired with Size 9 Swath step on Boots, which Ive had heel slippage in my front foot, so may be looking for a different boot set up as well eventually. Hopefully u can help me, Thank you!
Edit* Burton High Fidelity 150 & 154 is on my list too sorry forgot about that one.
Hi Xavier, thanks for your message.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain” length at around 150, but for some freeride boards you could certainly go longer than that and for your style of riding, but given you still want quick nimble turns I wouldn’t go too long – and I think the 156 Mega Death would represent too long, IMO. And if you have a preference for longer, that should be taken into account as well, but I still wouldn’t go to the 156 Mega Death. I’d say it’s on the wider side for your foot size too, so that combination of width and length would make it particularly big, IMO.
On the other hand, I think the 147 Story Board would be too small in terms of length and borderline too narrow in terms of width – so again even just length too small, IMO, but then width makes it even smaller – and would risk boot drag. If you went Story Board, I would only go 152 – and the 152, IMO would be a really good size for you for that board.
The Jones Flagship would be a good bet, IMO for what you’re describing and it’s the kind of board you can size up for, so you could go 154 in that one, if you wanted to go longer, as it has a smaller effective edge to overall length ratio. For reference, the 154 Flagship has a 114.2cm effective edge. This compares to your 152 HTH, which has a 113.7cm effective edge, so you wouldn’t be going that much longer, effective-edge-wise vs your current board. Note in contrast that the Mega Death 156 has a 119.7cm effective edge – which is a really significant difference. It’s not the only thing that affects how big a board feels, but it is one of the things that has a big influence on size feel.
The Kazu would also work well for what you’re looking for, IMO. But I’d definitely go 151 in this case. The Kazu has a 117cm effective edge on the 151. This is already a pretty big step up, but since overall length isn’t it shouldn’t be too much to manage, IMO. But if you went to the 154, you’d be looking at 120.6cm of effective edge and my instinct is that this would make it feel too big for you.
The High Fidelity would definitely work as well, IMO. In this case you could size up to the 154. Again looking at effective edge, you’re looking at 112cm on the 154 and just 108cm on the 150. And it’s not too wide in the 154 either, so I think that size would work well for you, if you’re looking to go longer.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I really want to buy the story board. Which size would you recommend? I am 178cm, my weight is 68kg and my size is US8.. I feel my current board is a little to small, but bought it 6 years ago.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Elena, thanks for your message.
Generally, I would put your “typical all-mountain” length at around 153. So for the Story Board, I would go with the 152. I know that puts you on the low end of Burton’s weight recommendations, but I think it’s the best size for you. Unless you were predominantly doing freestyle (in which case there’d be a better board for you) and/or mostly riding trees, I would say the 147 is too small for you. The 152 is on the bigger end of your range, IMO, but not because of its length, which I think is just right, but because it’s on the wide end of a good range for your foot size. However, this is assuming you’re a US Women’s 8. If it’s a men’s US8 (which is the equivalent of a US Women’s 9), then the width is fine and the 152 even more optimal.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thank you for the review!
I’ve been snowboarding for about 10 years, and my current board is a 145 Rossignol Justice Magtek. It’s quite stiff, and I’m pretty comfortable riding it. I’m now looking to upgrade my board for carving, freeriding, moguls, powder (and maybe some tree runs). I’m currently deciding between the Story Board, Burton Hometown Hero, and Jones Flagship. Could you share your recommendations, highlight the differences between these boards, or suggest any other options I should consider?
I’m 165 cm tall, weigh 120 lbs, and wear a US size 6 boot. What size board would you recommend for me?
Thank you again!
Hi May
Thanks for your message. They would all be suitable, but I would be leaning Story Board in this case. They are all pretty close when it comes to carving, but if I had to say I’d say Story Board over Flagship for carving. Flagship just over Story Board for powder (but again very similar) and both a little better than Hometown Hero. Story Board a little better for sharp turns, which is the tie breaker that makes me lean Story Board for you, given you want to be riding moguls and potentially trees. The Flagship would still perform fine there, but I’d say the Story Board a little better.
Size-wise, I would put your “typical all-mountain” length at around 145. With your boot size, I would size down a little from that for the Story Board, so I think the 142 would be a good size for you. The 147 wouldn’t be wrong though, and if you feel like you want to go a bit longer than your current board, it’s an option too, but I would be leaning 142.
Flagship, I’d go 146. And if you went Hometown Hero, then I’d say 144.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I’d like to consult for my friend who is a girl, 172cm, 40kg, boot size US 7. Because she is very thin, and relatively tall, what would be the optimal length for her to get her Burton storyboard? 142 or 147?
Based on Burton’s weight recommendation for this board, seems she should get 172. But if considering her taller-than-average height for her body weight… it seems like she should get 147?
Would much appreciate your advice!
Great thanks!
David
Hi David, thanks for your message.
I would go 142 for sure. While I do like to take height into account, weight and foot size are more important. In this case, I would put your friends typical “all-monutain” length at around 140. The 147 would be quite a bit too big, IMO, so I’d go 142 for sure.
Hope this helps with your decision