Burton Family Tree Time Thief Snowboard | Fire | 2027
Steal the Hours. Own the Mountain.
Time flies when you're riding well — and the Burton Family Tree Time Thief is built to make sure every minute on snow counts. Shaped by the dream terrain of the Alps, where couloirs spill into open bowls and natural features lurk at every bend, the Time Thief blends big-mountain control with a level of playfulness and manoeuvrability that most freeride boards don't come close to. This is not a board that demands you be serious. It's a board that rewards you for being creative. The Fire colourway brings raw, volcanic energy to the graphic — Bosco Sodi's layered natural textures on the base and Dom Berrini's cymatics-driven sound wave patterns on the topsheet — visual intensity that matches the board's personality on snow.
The key to the Time Thief's character is its geometry — and specifically how it differs from the Hometown Hero. Where the HTH runs 12mm of taper and a tighter sidecut for quick, snappy turns, the Time Thief uses only 5mm of taper paired with a larger sidecut radius. Less taper means more float without washing the tail out — the board holds a longer edge contact arc and maintains switch capability more comfortably than a deeply tapered freeride deck. The larger sidecut radius makes the board more playful and manoeuvrable at lower speeds, so you can thread tight lines and snap off natural hits without needing speed to generate turn shape. Balanced Freeride Geometry centres the sidecut on your stance, delivering a twin feel on flat base and confident, directional performance when you tip it on edge. The directional camber profile keeps camber underfoot on both feet for stability and pop, with a rockered nose for lift in variable and soft snow.
The Super Fly II 700G core uses stronger, lighter targeted woods for zone-specific pop and strength, with Dualzone EGD engineered wood grain along the toe and heel edges for improved edge hold and response. Triax Fiberglass provides versatile, balanced flex and response across the full board. The Sintered WFO base is deeply wax-absorbent and built for all-season speed and durability. Super Sap Epoxy cuts the resin's carbon footprint by 50% versus petroleum-based alternatives. Built to Family Tree spec — 3-year warranty, Infinite Ride break-in, The Channel for ultimate stance adjustability with any major binding.
Why Ride the Burton Family Tree Time Thief?
✅ Freeride Directional Shape with Balanced Freeride Geometry – Setback camber with a sidecut centred on your stance; twin feel when flat, quick and directional on edge, with the float and prowess of a freeride deck
✅ 5mm Taper — Playful and Switch-Capable – Less taper than most freeride boards; quicker turn engagement without washing the tail out, and maintains genuine switch capability for creative riding
✅ Larger Sidecut Radius — Manoeuvrable at Lower Speeds – More nimble and playful in tight terrain at lower speeds, without sacrificing stability in powder bowls and variable conditions at speed
✅ Directional Camber Profile – Camber underfoot on both feet for stability and explosive pop, with a rockered nose for lift and float when snow softens or piles up
✅ Twin Flex – Perfectly symmetrical tip to tail; ride it regular or switch with the same energy and response in both directions
✅ Super Fly II 700G Core with Dualzone EGD – Stronger and lighter targeted woods for zone-specific pop and strength; engineered wood grain along toe and heel edges for improved edge hold and durability
✅ Triax Fiberglass – Versatile, balanced flex and response across the whole board; lighter than carbon-reinforced layups while maintaining plenty of pop and torsional control
✅ Sintered WFO Base – Deeply wax-absorbent, high-density sintered material for a fast, durable base that holds wax and stays quick all season
✅ Infinite Ride – Burton overbuilds the board then machine breaks it in before it ships; the flex and feel on day one is the feel you'll have at the end of the season
✅ Pro-Tip — Tapered Tip and Tail Thickness – Reduces swing weight at both ends for faster, easier turn initiation and better mobility through tight terrain
✅ Super Sap Epoxy – Bio-based resin that reduces the carbon footprint by 50% compared to conventional petroleum epoxy
✅ The Channel Mounting System – Compatible with all major bindings; ultimate stance adjustability without the limitations of traditional insert patterns
✅ Built by Burton — Family Tree quality; 3-year manufacturer's warranty
Tech Specs
Terrain: Freeride / All-Mountain / Powder
Designed For: Intermediate–Expert | All-Mountain 7/10, Powder 8/10, Park 4/10
Board Shape: Freeride Directional
Flex: Twin (symmetrical tip to tail) — Medium-Stiff
Camber: Directional Camber — camber underfoot both feet, rockered nose
Taper: 5mm (nose to tail)
Core: Super Fly II 700G — stronger/lighter targeted woods, Dualzone EGD
Glass: Triax Fiberglass — versatile, balanced flex and response
Base: Sintered WFO — deeply wax-absorbent, ultra-durable
Epoxy: Super Sap — bio-based, 50% lower carbon footprint vs petroleum epoxy
Binding Mount: The Channel — compatible with all major bindings
Features: Balanced Freeride Geometry, Pro-Tip, Infinite Ride
Warranty: 3 years from date of purchase
Board Specs
| Size (cm) | Effective Edge (mm) | Waist Width (mm) | Sidecut (m) | Rider Weight (kg) |
| 144 | — | — | — | 45–68 |
| 148 | — | — | — | 45–68 |
| 152 | — | — | — | 54–82 |
| 156 | — | — | — | 68–91 |
| 160 | — | — | — | 82–118+ |
| 164 | — | — | — | 82–118+ |
Note: Per-size effective edge, waist width, and sidecut measurements to be confirmed from Burton dealer sheet and added before publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Time Thief differ from the Hometown Hero — and which should I choose?
Both are Family Tree freeride boards with directional camber, but they're tuned for meaningfully different riding styles. The Hometown Hero runs 12mm of taper and a shorter sidecut radius — it's a snappier, quicker-turning board that rewards confident, committed riding and is the stronger all-mountain daily driver. The Time Thief runs only 5mm of taper and a larger sidecut radius — less tail washout, more switch capability, and more manoeuvrability at lower speeds for creative, playful freeride lines. If you want a board that dominates groomed runs, blasts through crud, and handles everything the mountain throws at it, the HTH is your board. If you want a board that's more versatile between freeride and freestyle expression, handles natural terrain features playfully, and keeps switch riding genuinely comfortable, the Time Thief is the one. Come into the store or call 03 9421 2293 and we'll help you decide based on how you actually ride.
What ability level is this board designed for?
The Time Thief is rated intermediate to expert, and the larger sidecut radius and softer torsional flex make it more accessible than many freeride boards at this level. Confident intermediates who are already charging runs and exploring off-piste terrain will find it forgiving and fun rather than demanding. Advanced and expert riders will use the playful geometry to get creative on natural features and enjoy genuine switch capability in bigger terrain. It's not for beginners — the directional camber still requires commitment through turns — but it's more approachable than the HTH for riders still building their freeride confidence.
How does the Time Thief ride in Australia — and overseas?
At Buller, Falls Creek, and Hotham, the directional camber locks into groomed and firm snow with confidence, while the larger sidecut radius makes the board feel nimble and playful even when you're not going at full pace. The 5mm taper gives enough directional float for Perisher powder days without the washy tail feel that some tapered boards develop on groomed snow. This board genuinely shines as an Australian all-day charger — it handles variable conditions and changing snow throughout the day without demanding that you always ride at 100%. Take it to Japan and the Dualzone EGD edge hold keeps you precise in Niseko's deeper, heavier snow, while the twin flex lets you snap off natural hits and transitions naturally. In Canada — whether you're lapping Whistler's bowls or threading Revelstoke's trees — the playful sidecut and twin flex reward exploratory, creative riding across big terrain.
Should I size the Time Thief the same as my regular all-mountain board?
The Time Thief's low taper (5mm) means it rides closer to its actual length than a deeply tapered freeride board — you don't need to size down as aggressively as you might with the Hometown Hero. Ride within Burton's recommended weight range for each size and let boot size be the tiebreaker if you're between sizes. The larger sidecut makes the board feel a bit longer and more stable than the length suggests at speed, so if you're between sizes and want a quicker, poppier feel, go with the shorter option. Call us on 03 9421 2293 or come into the store and we'll get you dialled.
About Burton
Burton Snowboards was founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977 in Londonderry, Vermont — the company that built snowboarding into the sport it is today. The Family Tree collection represents Burton's highest-performance line, built in limited quantities to a higher standard than the core range and backed by a 3-year warranty. The Time Thief is built using FSC-certified wood cores, Super Sap bio-based epoxy, and a sintered base — Family Tree quality, built to perform and built to last.
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