The Burton Counter Balance is
In this review, I will take a look at the Counter Balance as a mellow freeride snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Counter Balance a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other mellow freeride snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: Burton Counter Balance 2026
Price: $659
Style: Mellow Freeride
Flex Rating: Mid-Stiff
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6.5/10)
Rating Score: 86.1/100
Compared to other Men’s Mellow Freeride Boards
Of the 28 current model mellow freeride snowboards that we tested:
❄️ The Counter Balance ranked 10th= out of 28
Overview of the Counter Balance'S Specs
Check out the tables for the Counter Balance's specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
mellow freeride
PRICE:
$659 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
Directional Hybrid Camber
DIRECTIONAL Hybrid CAMBer - Burton's "Directional Camber"
SHAPE:
setback stance:
setback 1" (25mm)
BASE:
SINTERED - Burton's "Sintered WFO Base"
weight:
FELT A LITTLE LIGHTER THAN Normal
Camber Height:
9mm
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
142 | 237 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
146 | 240 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
150 | 245 | 120-180 | 54-82 |
154 | 249 | 120-180 | 54-82 |
158 | 253 | 150-200 | 68-91 |
162 | 257 | 180-260+ | 82-118+ |
154W | 257 | 120-180 | 54-82 |
158W | 261 | 150-200 | 68-91 |
162W | 265 | 180-260+ | 82-118+ |
Who is the Counter Balance Most Suited To?
The Counter Balance
TEST/REVIEW DetailS FOR THE Counter Balance
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Counter Balance is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Burton Counter Balance 2026, 158cm (253mm waist width)
Date: April 11, 2025
Powder
Carving
Turning
Ease of Turning/Slashing:
Maneuverability at slow speeds:
Catchiness:
Speed
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder:
Trees/Bumps:
Jumps
Pop:
Approach:
Landing:
Side-hits:
Small jumps/Big jumps:
Switch
Spins
Jibbing
Butters
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Powder | 4 | 24/30 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Trees | 4 | 12/15 |
| Crud | 4 | 8/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Jumps | 4 | 4/5 |
| Switch | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.1/100 |
The Counter Balance
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
To learn more about the Counter Balance, or if you're ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
To check out some other mellow freeride snowboard options, or to see how the Counter Balance compares to others, check out our top rated mellow freeride snowboards by clicking the button below.
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