In celebration of its new film, ‘One World,’ Burton and Mountain Dew partnered to create a snowboard with all-new construction and no bindings.
The Burton Family Tree Backseat Driver provides simple, fun, downhill access — from backyards to urban hills and backcountry slopes. And for 2021, Burton’s limited-edition “One World” version of the board will have a recycled plastic core.
Naturally, we decided to take one for a spin surfing some pow. “Pow surfing” is a straightforward way to enjoy deep turns while avoiding crowded resort days or unstable out-of-bounds snowpack.
A combination between a snowboard and surfboard, each pow surfer’s shape, profile, and material composition offer a unique feel underfoot. Burton’s One World Family Tree Backseat Driver Snowboard stands out for its float and nimble ability.
In short: The Burton One World Family Tree Backseat Driver Snowboard is a durable, reactive, steerable pow surfer. The topsheet has two aggressive stomp pads for excellent back and front foot-to-board contact. And for expert or beginner snowboarders, this ride is one of the most affordable choices on the market.

Burton One World Family Tree Backseat Driver: Snowboard Review
I rode the One World Family Tree Backseat Driver Snowboard down snowy slopes on the periphery of Crested Butte, Colo. I also snowmobiled into the backcountry with the surfer to explore steeper, longer descents.
Due to volatile avalanche conditions, I rode faces below 30 degrees. I hiked between each run: setting the bootpack is the longest, most challenging lap. While I live near Crested Butte Mountain Resort, pow surfers are not meant to slash groomed runs, hardpack, or ice.
This directional board features a flat-to-rocker profile with a 25 mm taper, which pops the nose up in the snow. With the board’s super setback stance, I immediately noticed its pivot power and quick turn initiation. I knew where to position my feet thanks to the stomp pads’ diagonal rows of sharp lugs.
I appreciated the security of my foot placement atop those nubs, but they made mid-run adjustments less fluid. Not all pow surfers have an integrated metal edge like this one. I could easily dig the board sideways into slopes to situate my feet before dropping in. And the board diced through wind-affected snow.
The board comes in one size only: 140 cm with a 260 mm waist. This makes it ideal for a 120- to 180-pound rider. Other wider boards offer more stability and smoother planing but less reactivity for turns. The extruded base means it’s naturally speedy and requires nominal waxing and maintenance.

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