Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Camber Splitboard

The most obvious place to start would be the build, seeing as this is what sets these boards apart. The Hometown Camber Splitboard features Burtons Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core, Dual Zone EGD,  45º Carbon Highlights Fiberglass, and WFO Base.

The Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core uses a combination of stronger and lighter woods to provide pop and strength while keeping weight down. Additionally, the Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain runs perpendicular to the grain of the rest of the core. This runs along both the heel and toe edge and offers increased edge hold, response, and strength.

The 45º Carbon Highlights Fiberglass build features a full tip-to-tail carbon layer and is optimized in order to fine-tune the torsional feel and reduce overall weight. 

The WFO Base is Burtons second fastest base and infuses specially formulated wax deep into the pores of the extra-absorbent base. This base is made from high-density recycled sintered material and is highly durable for riding all season and in any condition.

The only other difference between the two versions of the Hometown Hero Split is a slight variation in the art on the board. The non-carbon version features a darker blue base and the carbon version features a white tail top sheet. Other than that, the shape, flex pattern, mounting system, and taper are all identical. 

The split hardware on both versions of the board is also the same.

• Directional Camber Bend
• Twin Flex
• Freeride Directional Shape
• 12mm Taper
• Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core
• Dual Zone EGD core
• 45º Carbon Highlights Fiberglass
• WFO Base
• Split Channel Board Mount

As was the case with the Hometown Hero X, the Hometown Hero Carbon is an awesome board to ride. Truly fun in any conditions, this board is a versatile backcountry weapon. The difference in weight between the carbon and non-carbon versions is noticeable, but as Burton does not list this spec and I do not own a scale, I can’t fill you in on exactly what kind of weight savings you get for the additional $1000 CAD. 

The nimbleness of this board is not to be understated. Navigating tight trees in heavy powder was no issue, in fact it was downright enjoyable. Speaking of heavy powder, the float is also excellent and the assumptions I made about powder performance with the carbon version turned out to be correct. 

I didn’t notice a great deal of difference in how the two boards ride or climb. Obviously, a lighter board will have advantages when walking uphill, and a little extra weight never hurt when it comes to powering through variable conditions on the downhill; overall, the ride feel is very similar. 

One thing I did notice is the speed of the base. I can attest that the upgraded Methlon base found on the carbon version is indeed faster. That said, there is nothing wrong with the WFO base and it’s perfectly quick in its own right. 

The biggest difference between the two versions of the Hometown Hero Split is the price. The Hometown Hero X is nearly double the price of the Hometown Hero Camber! Are the weight savings and faster base worth $1000 CAN? I suppose that’s subjective. Either way, you are in for a treat if you get one of these snowboards under your feet!