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[Closed] Jake Burton Carpenter - RIP

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Directly responsible for some of the greatest days in my life


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 7:40 am
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Well, that’s debated by many but certainly he did a lot for the widespread adoption of the sport, and it’s very sad he’s died so young. It also sounds like he truly lived the sport as well as running a huge company - I remember hearing that he would regularly (and recently) put in 100+ days per season. RIP.


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 7:43 am
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Well, that’s debated by many

Stay classy.


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 7:56 am
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Agreed - the likes of Tom Sim, Jake Burton Carpenter and Craig Kelly all helped shape what I know today as modern snowboarding ... which has provided me with immense please and huge enjoyment.


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 1:21 pm
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Anyone whos ever enjoyed snowboarding owes him (alongside Tom Sims et al) a debt . True pioneer who was the only one that managed to play the corporate game and win.
Time to pop on a Burton Hoody and have a beer whilst watching Afterbang.
Cancer really is a bitch 🙁


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 1:44 pm
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Never got on with Burton boards myself.... didn't like the "plink" sound/feel they had when landing.... but loved my cartel bindings.

Here's a pic of an iconic board in his honour

A spinning Jim Rippey

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So spinny you can see it twice !!

ROP Mr Burton

Rest Off-Piste


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 2:58 pm
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^^^^^ That’s still the only board I currently own!


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 8:27 pm
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Never had a Burton board but there's certainly lots of Burton gear in my snowboarding kit. RIP JBC wish it's always a pow day wherever you are.


 
Posted : 22/11/2019 11:35 pm
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RIP Jake. Thanks for the good times.
Chatting with my bro about this today, and our French trips,
ChamJam '97

Burton boards;
Jeff Brushie, 2x customs, contact 148 & 153, floater.

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Posted : 23/11/2019 1:04 am