For 20 years, Burton [ak] has been the final word in technical and high-performance backcountry snowboarding gear. It’s Burtons team rider’s first choice for heading into the backcountry, undertaking a big line or objective, charging hard on epic powder days, optimizing storm days, and, thanks to the total versatility of the Burton [ak] line, it’s also their everyday resort riding kit. Why wouldn’t you choose the best? In the words of Burton team rider Danny Davis, “[ak] makes tough conditions easier.”