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This season, Buck Hill is excited to roll out a major upgrade to our rental fleet: the Burton Step On® System, a premium snowboard rental setup designed to make learning easier, riding smoother, and the overall experience better for everyone.
To break down what makes this equipment so special, Buck Hill’s own Matt Guf sat down with Jayson Henderson from Burton Snowboards for a deep dive into the technology behind the new boards and why they’re a game-changer for beginners and seasoned riders alike.
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A System Designed for Learning
One of the biggest takeaways is that not all snowboards are created equal, especially for beginners. Burton has spent years researching how new riders learn: what slows them down, what makes them fall, and what helps them progress faster.
These new Burton rental boards are built specifically with those insights in mind. Highlights include:
✔ Extra-Soft Flex
When you’re starting out, you’re not carrying much speed, and turning a stiff board can feel like wrestling a 2×4.
These boards flex easily, helping riders:
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- Get up on edge
- Link their turns sooner
- Control the board with less effort
✔ Flat Top Bend + Early Rise
Burton’s Flat Top profile keeps the board stable underfoot while lifting the contact points. That means:
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- Fewer caught edges
- Smoother transitions
- A more forgiving ride
✔ Easy Bevel Base
The base of these boards is slightly beveled, making it easier to roll from edge to edge without catching. For anyone who has ever caught their toe edge and slammed… this is huge.
✔ True Twin Shape
Forward or backward—these boards ride the same. Perfect for progressing, experimenting, and building confidence.
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Built on Real Research
Burton has spent years working with beginners, instructors, and kids to refine this technology. The result? A rental board that practically wants to turn. Even with minimal input, the board initiates turns smoothly, helping new riders progress faster than ever.
This isn’t just a generic snowboard, this is a purpose-built learning tool.
The Burton Step On® Advantage
This premium setup wouldn’t be complete without the Burton Step On® system – Burton’s revolutionary binding technology that eliminates the need for traditional straps.
With Step On, riders simply:
- Slide their heel into the binding
- Click in
- Start riding
It’s fast, intuitive, and especially helpful for beginners who struggle with strapping in or balancing on the snow. Less time sitting, more time shredding.
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Great for All Levels
Even though this system is designed to help beginners succeed, intermediate and advanced riders will still have a blast on these boards. The flexibility, playfulness, and ease of use make them incredibly fun even for riders with experience.
Pairing Buck Hill’s high-quality instructors with Burton’s beginner-friendly equipment is the ultimate way to learn. Snowboard Lessons become smoother, confidence builds faster, and falls are a little less… dramatic.
Our instructors are trained, supportive, and ready to help you get the most out of the new Step On system. It’s always a good idea to book a lesson if you’re just starting out.
Available Now at Buck Hill
The Burton Step On rental system is officially part of Buck Hill’s rental fleet and we can’t wait for you to try it. If it’s your first day on snow or your fiftieth, this new rental setup will help you ride better, learn faster, and have more fun than ever.
Come experience the future of snowboarding now available at Buck Hill.
