Kids are smart enough to know kid stuff when they see it, so it's no surprise when they want the smallest size adult snowboard instead of the cutesy children's or youth offerings. Burton treats discerning kids and young teens right with The White Collection. It has all the skate-inspired performance of Shaun's adult-sized collection, but without the Carbon I-beam and adult-sized durability that take the lively pop right out from under the feet of lighter riders. Instead of using the same heavier materials found in adult-sized snowboards, Burton took the proportions and components down to give the smaller rider the same sort of lively ride that's essential for fun in the pipe and terrain park. The Burton Youth White Collection has a Super Fly wood core for excellent response, pop and weight reduction. This vertical sandwich durability also extends the range of rider weights without diminishing the fun performance characteristics. Just like the larger adult sizes, the White Collection won't go flat after a couple of seasons--it's a design that kids can ride until they physically outgrow the dimensions or opt for a specialized snowboard. One thing to keep in mind about this board is your child's weight. The maximum suggested weights for The White Collection 36 (a 136 cm. snowboard) is 100 lbs. (45 kg.) and 110 lbs. (50 kg.) for The White Collection 43 (110). While the standard (adult-sized) White Collection 52 minimum weight is 95 lb. (43 kg.). While there is some overlap in weight, finding the right snowboard length can be key. If you have a young rider who is tall enough and weighs around 100 lbs., he or she might be ready to transition to the adult-sized White Collection Snowboards.
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