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October 25, 2022

Platinum Picks – Best of ’23: Burton Free Thinker

We’re backing this board, but definitely think for yourself.

words: Snowboard Magazine

– Mark Clavin

“NOT JUST A GROOMER MISSILE, THIS BOARD IS UNWAVERING ON EVERY ASPECT OF THE MOUNTAIN AND WILL EVEN SHINE ON SMALLER POW DAYS.” – Todd Robertson, Wave Rave Mammoth Lakes, California

PURCHASE FROM EVO

Burton Free Thinker – $629.95
sizes: 150, 154, 157, 157W, 160, 160W
For more information go to www.burton.com and follow @burtonsnowboards and @burton on Instagram.

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