Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard 2027 | Black/White

Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard 2027 | Black/White

Hometown Hero Versatility, Taken Into the Backcountry

The Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard 2027 takes the all-round Hometown Hero design off the resort map. Burton positions it as the all-round backcountry choice in the Family Tree line: a splitboard for mixed conditions, from tight terrain to soft-snow float, that you can skin up and ride down with confidence. This one comes in Black/White.

Directional camber puts camber under both feet for stability in variable snow, with a rockered nose for float when it's deep. The Freeride Directional shape centres your stance on the sidecut, so it feels like a twin on a flat base and turns tight and quick like a directional board on edge. A skin-ready tail connects to Burton split skins, and the Split Channel mounting system with pre-mounted Channel-compatible pucks makes transitions between uphill and downhill easier. Inside, a Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core, 45° Carbon Highlights and a Sintered WFO base keep it light, lively and fast.

Best for: experienced riders heading into the backcountry who want one splitboard that handles everything from tight trees to open powder.

Key Features

✅ Directional camber: camber under both feet with a rockered nose for stability and soft-snow float
✅ Freeride Directional shape with Balanced Freeride Geometry for a twin feel on flat base and quick directional turns on edge
✅ 12mm taper for easier float and turn initiation
✅ Directional flex: more tail pop with a more resilient nose
✅ Skin-ready tail that connects to Burton split skins
✅ Split Channel mounting system with pre-installed Channel-compatible pucks
✅ Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core for pop and strength with less weight
✅ 45° Carbon Highlights to cut weight and fine-tune torsional flex
✅ Sintered WFO base, Pro-Tip and Infinite Ride
✅ FSC-certified materials and a 3-year Burton warranty

Built for Australian Conditions

Australian touring is often about short, sharp missions: skinning out from Thredbo or Perisher into the Main Range, or heading off Feathertop and the Bogong High Plains when conditions line up. Snow can swing from wind-pressed and firm to soft corn in a single day, so camber underfoot for edge hold on firm faces and a rockered nose for float in the soft stuff is exactly the mix you want. Take it further afield to Japan, New Zealand or Canada and the 12mm taper and directional shape come into their own in deeper snow. Always check avalanche and weather conditions and carry the right safety gear before heading out.

Not for you if: you only ride resort runs, or you're not yet comfortable on a directional camber board. Browse our splitboards or our splitboard essentials for skins and gear to build your setup.

Spec Sheet

Terrain: Backcountry, freeride and powder
Bend: Directional Camber
Shape: Freeride Directional
Flex: Directional, Happy Medium on Burton's scale
Taper: 12mm
Core: Super Fly II 700G Splitboard Core
Fibreglass: 45° Carbon Highlights
Base: Sintered WFO
Mounting: Split Channel (pucks pre-installed)
Features: Balanced Freeride Geometry, Pro-Tip, Infinite Ride, skin-ready tail
Sustainability: FSC-certified materials
Size in stock: 162cm
Colour: Black/White
Warranty: 3 years from date of purchase

Specs per Burton. Stance location is -40 on all sizes.

FAQs

Does the Hometown Hero Splitboard come with skins or bindings?
No, it's the splitboard only. The pucks come pre-mounted on the Split Channel, and the skin-ready tail is designed to connect to Burton split skins. You'll need splitboard bindings and skins to complete your setup.

What bindings work with the Split Channel?
The Split Channel comes with Channel-compatible pucks pre-installed for easy setup. Talk to us about which splitboard bindings suit your boots and riding; call 03 9421 2293 or visit our Richmond showroom.

What size Hometown Hero Splitboard should I get?
Use Burton's rider weight ranges: the 158 suits about 68–91kg and the 162 suits 82–118kg+. Add your pack weight when touring. If you have bigger boots, look at the 158W or 162W.

How does it compare to the resort Hometown Hero?
It carries the same all-round design idea, directional camber with a centred stance, into a splitboard built for backcountry riding, with a splitboard-specific core, Split Channel and skin-ready tail.

About Burton

Jake Burton Carpenter started Burton in 1977, and the brand has been driven by riders ever since. Family Tree is Burton's freeride-minded line, built with premium materials and backed by a 3-year warranty.

Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?

✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90
✔️ Melbourne showroom at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond with expert advice and in-store support
✔️ Authorised Burton dealer with full manufacturer warranty
✔️ Flexible payment options including Afterpay & Zip
✔️ Specialists in snow, skate and electric, 12 months a year

Skin up, ride down, do it all again: the Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard 2027 in Black/White.