BURTON SKETCH ARTIST

Tech Specs

Price: $729.95

Size Options: 151, 155, 159, 163

Flex: Medium/Stiff

Profile: Camber

Shape: Directional

Sizing: Rides true to size

Performance Review

First Impression. The Sketch Artist makes its intentions clear from the very first drop-in: this is a carving board through and through. You can immediately feel how the significant taper pulls you into the turn, setting a deliberate and stable line.

Toe vs. Heel Edge Hold

• Toe Edge: Precise and engaging. The taper helps initiate the front-side carve with a very natural, “set-in” feel.
• Heel Edge: Equally secure. It tracks well through the finish of the turn, though the board’s directional nature is always apparent.

Edge Transition. Thanks to a well-balanced waist width, the board manages to stay nimble without feeling sluggish. It’s wide enough to trench deep turns without booting out, yet it remains quick edge-to-edge.

Drive Out of Turns. It carries momentum beautifully. It’s a board that rewards a consistent rhythm, pulling you through one turn and neatly into the next.

Stability at Speed. This board feels very comfortable as the speedometer climbs. It handles higher speeds with ease and manages choppy runs without losing its composure.

Fun Factor. It’s fun because it rides well and does exactly what it was designed to do. There’s a touch of surf inspiration in the silhouette, but it maintains a stiff, performance-oriented backbone.

The Deep Dive

Overall Impression The Sketch Artist is a dedicated carving tool for riders who want to be on edge as much as possible. It’s a stable, stiff, and reliable deck that excels at creating clean lines on groomed terrain.

Where it shines:

• Terrain: Groomers and on-piste carving
• Speed: Truly finds its rhythm when pushed into medium and high-velocity carves.
• Turn Radius: Primarily short-radius turns, though the taper allows for a very smooth entry into any arc.

Who is this board for? Advanced-intermediate riders and up who want a specialized carving experience and enjoy “trenching” turns across the entire mountain.