The Burton Process Flying V is a snowboard thats been around for a few years but has become a staple of Burton’s line up. This is a versatile all-mountain snowboard designed for riders who want a playful, forgiving, and poppy ride. Sounds like fun? Well, maybe that’s why the Process is such a popular board and one of the bestsellers in the Burton lineup.
If you’re eying up a Burton snowboard that is fast, can handle the park and the piste – not to mention the powder – you might be sizing up a few options such as the Custom or the Hometown Hero. I’ve recently invested in my own Burton Process Flying V – taking it for a spin across piste, powder and park in Bansko and Austria. So how does it size up in this review?
The essential stats
Built with a Flying V hybrid camber, The Process Flying V blends rocker and camber profiles for a mix of float, edge hold, and responsiveness. What this basically means is that if you look at the board lengthwise, there are a few more bumps and contours meaning it’s easier to control.
With a twin shape and a lightweight Super Fly II 700G Core, the Process Flying V is built for riders who want a lively and manoeuvrable board that excels in freestyle riding but can still handle speed and carving when needed. Whether you’re hitting side hits, buttering around the mountain, or charging through trees, this board provides a surfy, catch-free feel with enough control to keep you stable when you need it.
This image from Burton’s own site sums it up well.
As you can see, the rockers (ends) point up as you’d expect but the double cambers make a sort of ‘V’ shape in the middle.
While you think this might make for a more sluggish ride, I found it to be pretty whizzy and easy to control – even on slightly less forgiving surfaces such as ice.
This makes it a great choice for intermediate to advanced riders looking to tackle everything from groomers and powder to park laps.
On snow performance – a fast and playful ride
Riding the Burton Process Flying V feels like stepping onto a board that encourages creativity and fun, but still has enough backbone to handle more demanding terrain. Right away, the Flying V profile makes itself known, with the mix of rocker between the feet and camber underfoot creating a lively, surfy feel that’s easy to ride.
One of the first things you notice is that this board is very forgiving in terms of grip. I noticed this especially on steep icy slopes where I still felt I had control on that edge.
Groomers and carving
On groomed runs is probably where the Process shines the most. Here, the board offers a smooth and forgiving ride – being both fast and offering a solid level of control. It turns effortlessly, making it a great choice for riders who like to play around with quick edge-to-edge transitions. However, due to the rocker in the profile, edge hold isn’t as aggressive as a traditional camber board.
On firmer snow or icier conditions, you’ll notice a bit of looseness, but Burton’s Frostbite Edges help add some extra grip when you need it. I rode it on quite icy terrain a few times and found it gripped well and maintained its speed across slower/flatter sections.
With that said, if you’re an aggressive carver who loves deep, locked-in turns, you might find this board a little too playful.
Freestyle and park performance
This is where the Process Flying V shows its more playful side. That true twin shape and softer flex make it a fantastic board for the park, and the speed of the board means you can power up for those jumps better, while offering a stable landing too.
Whether you’re hitting jumps, buttering, or jibbing, the board feels extremely manoeuvrable and catch-free. The softer flex helps with presses and butters, while the lightweight Super Fly II core adds plenty of pop when launching off kickers. I did find that buttering on this board was a little tricky though if I’m honest, but I wasn’t as aggressive as I could have been. But for pop, this board definitely delivers.
The Process Flying V is a great board for freestyle riders who want something lively underfoot.
Powder and off-piste
In fresh snow, the rocker in the Flying V profile provides solid float. It’s not a dedicated powder board, but it handles light to moderate powder days well, keeping the nose up without requiring too much effort. We were lucky enough to have several powder days while I was testing out the Process Flying V and the board handled everything from off-piste to tree runs with aplomb.
In deeper snow, you might find yourself wishing for a bit more directional float, but overall, it’s a fun and capable ride for all-mountain exploration.
Speed and stability
At higher speeds, the board remains relatively stable but does have some chatter due to its softer flex and hybrid profile. If you’re the type of rider who likes bombing runs at full throttle, you might notice a bit of wobble compared to stiffer, camber-dominant boards. However, for riders who prioritize a more playful, freestyle-oriented experience, this isn’t a major downside.
In all honesty I was getting as much speed out of this board as I could and it always felt locked in to me. When riding across flatter sections I found that the board would ride flat and pick up speed.
Who is the Burton Process Flying V for?
The Burton Process Flying V is an ideal board for intermediate to advanced riders who love freestyle riding and a playful, surfy feel. It’s great for park laps, side hits, and all-mountain fun, but riders who prioritize aggressive carving or high-speed stability might prefer a stiffer, more camber-heavy board.
And, as it’s a relatively affordable board in Burton’s armoury, it’s well worth adding to your collection.
Check out the Burton Process Flying V at Burton Snowboards UK.
