Burton Grom Snowboard

The Perfect First Snowboard

The Burton Grom is Burton's most beginner-friendly snowboard, designed to help young riders build confidence and learn the fundamentals as quickly as possible. Whether it's a child's very first day on snow or the start of a lifelong passion for snowboarding, the Grom provides a fun, forgiving, and easy-to-control ride that makes learning enjoyable.

Features

The Burton Grom is built specifically for beginners. Its kid-friendly shape and ultra-soft flex make turning, stopping, and maintaining balance easier, even for the lightest riders. The convex Easy Bevel base lifts the edges away from the snow, significantly reducing the chance of catching an edge and making first turns smoother and more confidence-inspiring.

Control and Balance

Designed to maximize comfort and control, the Burton Grom helps young snowboarders develop proper riding technique from day one. The soft flex makes the board easy to maneuver, while the flat profile offers excellent stability and balance, allowing children to progress naturally as their confidence grows.

Advanced Technologies

• Biax Fiberglass: Provides a soft torsional flex that's forgiving and easy to control, making it ideal for beginner riders and freestyle progression.
• FSC™ Certified Fly® Core: A classic full-length wood core that delivers lightweight performance, consistent flex, durability, and excellent board feel.
• Easy Bevel: Easy Bevel technology creates an incredibly forgiving ride by lifting the edges away from the snow. Combined with the ultra-soft flex, it makes learning turns and maintaining balance easier while minimizing edge catches.
• Super Sap® Epoxy: Resin made with more than 30% bio-based materials using renewable manufacturing processes that reduce the carbon footprint by over 50% compared to conventional epoxies.
• Extruded Base: Delivers a fast, durable, and low-maintenance base that's easy to care for.
• 3D Mounting Pattern

Riglet Tow Line Compatibility

Snowboards sized from 80 cm to 120 cm are compatible with the Burton Riglet Reel, allowing parents or instructors to pull young riders across flat terrain while they develop balance and confidence before riding independently.

Flat – Provides excellent stability and a forgiving ride. The flat profile makes balance easier, making it ideal for beginners and freestyle riding.	Twin – A perfectly symmetrical shape designed for riding in either direction, offering balanced performance and versatility across the mountain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Burton Grom snowboard designed for?

The Burton Grom is designed for young riders who are beginning their snowboarding journey. Its soft flex, forgiving profile, and kid-friendly design make it an excellent choice for building confidence and learning the fundamentals.

What makes the Burton Grom easy for beginners to ride?

The Burton Grom features a soft flex and beginner-focused construction that make turning easier and reduce the chances of catching an edge. This helps young riders develop proper technique while enjoying a stable and confidence-inspiring ride.

Can snowboard bindings be mounted on the Burton Grom?

Yes. The Burton Grom is compatible with Burton snowboard bindings that match its mounting system. Be sure to choose bindings that are appropriately sized for the rider's snowboard boots.

How do I choose the right Burton Grom size?

The correct snowboard size depends on the rider's height, weight, age, and ability level. Burton's size chart is the best reference for selecting a board that offers the right balance of control, stability, and progression.

Is the Burton Grom suitable only for beginners?

While it is primarily designed for beginner and progressing young riders, the Burton Grom also provides enough performance to support children as their skills continue to improve.

Can the Burton Grom be used with step-on bindings?

No. The Burton Grom is designed for use with compatible youth snowboard bindings. Step On® bindings require specific Step On® boots and compatible bindings, and are not intended for this model.