Designed specifically for aggressive kids who like to ride as fast as they dare, Burton's Junior Punch Snowboard doesn't dumb down the fun or use the same heavyweight materials (or scraps) found on adult-sized snowboards. Burton focuses on sizing their light and lively snowboards to match a child's weight and height with components that offer the same flex and responsive feel found on larger snowboards. While the dimensions remain the same from years past, the Burton Youth Punch recently evolved to a Super Fly wood core for improved response, livelier pop and a bit of weight reduction. The vertical sandwich durability also extends the range of young rider weights without diminishing the fun all-mountain characteristics. The Punch 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 design. If you have a rider who isn't afraid to take a few falls, the Punch is an ideal choice because it extends the learning curve well beyond the realm of intermediate riding without diminishing the potential for fun on all sides of the mountain. If your grom is already focused on freestyle at the summer glacier camps and terrain park scenes, he might be better off with Burton's Junior White Collection.
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