Jake Burton: Burton Snowboards When you think of snowboarding, more often than not, Burton is the first brand that comes to mind. The most popular brand in the world was made that way by one man: Jake Burton. His vision to make what was once thought of as a passing fad into the most popular extreme sport in the world was really incredible. The odds he overcame, from ski resorts not allowing snowboarders to cancer, are a real testament to his dedication and passion to pushing this sport, and lifestyle
Burton Snowboards Business Analysis Burton Snowboards takes surfing to the mountains, with premium snowboards and equipment. Jake Burton, the world’s first snowboard maker, founded the company in 1977 in Londonberry, Vermont. Despite it being small and privately owned, Burton is the industry leader in snowboards and equipment controlling 40% total market share in the winter sports industry. Burton is a global business with its main headquarters in Vermont, Japan and Austria and worldwide distribution
has lead to the creativity and exploration of snowboarding. Through that exploration snowboard equipment you see now shows the progress we made through the materials and certain specs that
Physics of Snowboarding The snowboard is made of multiple layers and comes in several shapes (flexible to stiff) that snowboarders use according to their style. The board shown in Figure 4 is a Twin Tip board, meaning that it can be used in either direction, this the is preferred board for our project because it accommodates left handed and right handed people. The top surface of a snowboard is slightly concave; the radius of the circle (as seen in Figure 5) making up this concavity is proportional
their resorts with claims of the biggest halfpipe or the best board park. But how did this sport explode onto the scene? To answer this question, a brief history is in order. On that snowy Christmas day in 1965, Sherman Poppen had created the first snowboard. His wife named this contraption a Snurfer because it was a cross between surf and snow. Snurfers were typically made of wood, and had a piec... ... middle of paper ... ...arder and every skier in the world. There may be a time when skiers and
Snowboarders are probably the most annoying people on the earth. Don’t we have enough board related sports? Who had even invented the art of snowboarding? I had first learned to ski at the age of six, and had never even thought of learning how to snowboard. I was even annoyed at other snowboarder’s presence on the slopes and their laid back way of life. All I knew was skiing, and I loved it. When I asked my family what they thought about my skiing they said that I had a certain unique touch to it.
presence; free falling sixty feet, only to be saved by a pillow of snow: this is why I snowboard. The pure rush of adrenaline from the sport has turned what started as a backyard hobby into an Olympic event. Though you may think snowboarding is just a board strapped to your feet; the engineering and history of it have a much richer back story. Back in 1965 Sherman Poppen laid the basic foundation of the snowboard. “On Christmas morning, Sherman Poppen went into his garage, cross-braced two Kmart
everyone in the country has either seen a snowboard, ridden one, or knows someone who has. The purpose of this paper is to discuss what snowboarding is, and to shed some light on the financial aspects of this new sport. Snowboarding hit the scene in 1972. Jake Burton, at the age of 15, decided that he had enough of skiing and wanted to do something a little different. With a little ingenuity and some of his dads tools he began working on the first snowboard. His project lasted about three weeks
How to Snowboard Wear many removable layers of clothing, and always be sure the outermost layer is 100% waterproof. Also, always wear goggles. Visibility and eye protection is very important. Second, before hopping on the lift, you should become familiar with the parts of the snowboard. Always wear the right size boots, and make sure they support on your ankles. Wearing boots that are too tight can leave you with sore ankles or chin splints. After choosing the perfect boot, consider your
At the age of 15, Amy Purdy decided that she loved to snowboard. When she started snowboarding, she learned to have confidence in herself and love all the great things about life. When Amy was 19, she was excited about her future and what was ahead, but never thought about what happened next. At the age of 19, Amy had Neisseria meningitis, which led to the failure of her kidneys and the removal of her spleen. But, it also caused the amputation of both of her legs when her body went into shock. Her
Exploring Canada Just saying the word Canada conjures images of the mighty Rockies, snow clad terrain, miles of cedar, fir and pine forests and the great Niagara Falls. Canada is any adventure sports lover’s holiday delight, but there is more to the country of mountains and snow, than meets the eye. A holiday in Canada throws up many exciting opportunities to both the seasoned and the occasional tourist. Why Canada? The more logical question would be, why not? Tourist attractions in Canada have
Personal Statement At 10,000 feet of elevation, I peered down the steep, icy slope. Jittery with anticipation, my coach adjusted my race skis for our first run of the season. It was time. My teammate Riley beat me to start, but I was soon chasing after him, launching from one turn to the next. Then suddenly, Riley streaked across my vision and hurdled into the trees. The adrenaline pulsing through me catalyzed a chain reaction of anxiety, fear, and sheer panic. Is he okay? I felt blood rushing to
Freeskiing Information Essay All of you know what skiing is right? You pick your level trail and ski down gaining speed and stopping frequently. Most beginners and older people are attracted to this style of skiing aka alpine skiing. People like me and a small percentage of skiers veer into a style called freeskiing. Freeskiing, or new school skiing, is a specific type of alpine skiing that involves tricks, jumps, and terrain park features, such as rails, boxes, jibs, or other obstacles. This form
The first time I went to the Matterhorn was on a snowboarding trip with friends. I learned that the world of snowboarding is filled with excitement and vast wonders. This experience is not only exciting. but it also takes you through beautiful scenery with new things to see every day. The feeling one gets when speeding down the mountain is one of a kind. Snowboarding leads to a vast world, filled with fresh powder and hard ice along with huge chairlifts that whisk you up the mountain. Throughout
reached the mountains as well. We went inside the lodge performing the usual procedure, filling out the paper work, and purchasing admission and lift tickets. We got fitted for our shoes and snowboard which built up all of my excitement, knowing that I was almost there. Everybody seemed ready to go with their snowboard in hand, jackets all zipped up, boots tied tightly to the feet m...
Winter is the most astonishing time of the year; nothing beats the beauty of fresh, white snow. There are so many things you can do with snow. For example: building a snow fort, having a snowball fight, or skiing. I went skiing for the first time at 19 years old and might I say, it was truly amazing. At the end of 2017, I took a trip to Italy to visit my friend Matilda. I stayed with her and her family. We did so much, and we went to so many places. But Skiing was the activity I wanted to do the
As I strap on my binding, I realize how simple it is to feel so happy over the smallest thing. With one foot strapped down, I skate over to the chairlift ready to head up the biggest mountain I have ever laid my eyes upon. I doubt myself if I am ready to take on this big monster but all I can hear is my dad talking about how he hopes his knee will not give out. It is our turn to get on the chairlift I cannot believe I am about to go 9,000 feet above sea level. The ride up the mountain was longer
have struggled with many battles with defending themselves towards the skiers. The injuries of skiers and snowboarders are caused by poor training and lack of confidence. The snowboarders are faced with many harsh conditions while learning how to snowboard. “In the year of 1989 to 1997 a poll was taken of 1500 people and it showed that skiers had more injuries than snowboarders”(657). The snowboarder injuries take place mainly in their upper body. “The types of snowboarding injuries included fractures
The first time I went to the matterhorn was on a snowboarding trip with friends. The world of snowboarding is filled with excitement and vast wonders that quenches one's hunger for adventure. This experience is not only exciting but takes you through beautiful scenery with new things to see every day. The feeling one gets when speeding down the mountain is one of a kind. Snowboarding leads to a vast world filled with fresh powder and hard ice along with huge chairlifts that
crowd. Below where you stand, the lustrous lights are shining on a massive jump, that seems larger than the mountain itself, created for the professional snowboard competition. This gargantuan jump will decide whether you win or lose the competition. Becoming a professional snowboarder has been a dream to me ever since I first was beginning to snowboard. Being on top of the enormous slope and strapping into my bindings instantly made me relaxed and put a grin larger than the slope itself on my face. Everytime