Burton Sketch Artist Snowboard Review 2026 | What’s Good?

Burton Sketch Artist Snowboard Review Video

"My first impression of the board is that it’s very unique... it held an edge super well, and I was able to lay a trench whether I wanted a long drawn-out turn or a tight one—it just seemed to do anything you wanted on-piste." —Aari

Burton Sketch Artist Snowboard Basics

The Sketch Artist from Burton’s Family Tree line is designed for riders chasing natural mountain flow, turning every carve into an artistic expression. Its progressive sidecut tightens near the tail for energetic exits and responsive edge hold, yet maintains control across varied terrain. With a sintered WFO base for durability and speed, plus dualzone EGD for edge strength, this board balances creative carving with all-mountain performance. And thanks to The Channel® mounting system, you get fine-tuned stance setup—with universal binding compatibility (especially seamless with Burton EST).

Burton Sketch Artist Tech Basics

• Sizes (cm) 147, 151, 155, 159, 163
• Shape Directional with 18 mm taper for float and precision 
• Rocker/Camber Profile Camber Bend underfoot for stability and pop; directional flow 
• Flex Rating Medium-aggressive (6–9 scale) 
• Core / Weight Super Fly II 700G Core with Dualzone EGD for targeted pop and weight savings
• Laminates 45° Carbon Highlights for refined torsional feel and snap 
• Base Sintered WFO – wax-infused, ultra-durable, and fast 
• Mounting System The Channel® – infinite stance adjustability; best with Burton EST but universally compatible
• Progressive Sidecut tighter radius near the tail for energetic turn exits 

Who is the Burton Sketch Artist Snowboard Best Suited For?

The Sketch Artist is ideal for intermediate to expert riders who live for carve perfection. If you want a board that lays trenches, artfully slashes groomers, and still surfs through pow with ease, this is your tool. It’s a freeride-focused masterpiece that brings fluid carving across the entire mountain.

Burton Sketch Artist Snowboard Test Notes

"My first impression of the board is that it’s very unique. It stands out from all the other snowboards I’ve seen. ... It held an edge super well, and I was able to lay a trench whether I wanted a long drawn-out turn or a tight one—it just seemed to do anything you wanted on-piste. ... My three favourite things about this snowboard are: it has really good edge hold due to the radius; you can tighten up your turns or lay them out; and it was super stable on groomers. If you love turning—carving groomers and turning all over the mountain and in pow—then this board’s for you." —Aari