Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Snowboard 2026

Time-tested quiver-of-one with Family Tree quality for your daily driver needs.

The 2026 Burton Family Tree Sketch Artist is the perfect board for seeking the natural flow of the mountain, fully taking advantage of any feature you can find on the resort. 

A stiffer flex, directional shape, and camber bend likes to stay fast and responsive while cruising down the mountain and the unique sidecut and shape of the Sketch Artist makes sure every turn is as quick and nimble as it possibly could be.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Crud-Busting Power

• • Strategically placed glass stiffens up the nose and tail for bump-busting power and response.

Freeride Focus

• • Family Tree boards are designed to feed the freeride mindset, and the Hometown Hero gives you full power to get after it in all conditions.

TECH SPECS

Board Type: All Mountain-Freeride

Park 5/10All Mountain 10/10Powder 7/10

All Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.

Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.

Flex: 7.5/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)

Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.

Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced maneuvers.

Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.

Shape: Tapered Directional/Twin

A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.

Directional Flex increases pop in the tail of the board while having a stiffer nose that makes the board easier to control in all conditions.