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.
NOTE: The review below hasn't been updated beyond the 2025 model as the 2025 was the final version of the Story Board. There was no direct replacement for the Story Board but the closest to it that is still in the lineup as of the 25/26 models is the Burton Counter Balance, IMO. The Story Board and the men's Deep Thinker were merged with each other and the Counter Balance is the result. We got out on the '26 Counter Balance and will publish the review for it shortly. If we've forgotten to come back here and add a link to that review, just search "Counter Balance" in the search box to see if it's there.
Overall Rating
Board: Burton Story Board
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 all-mountain snowboards that we tested:
- The average score was 83.1/100
- The highest score was 91.7/100
- The lowest score was 67.8/100
- The average price was $559
- The Story Board ranked 2nd out of 21
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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