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Jake Burton has died

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-eREKTion-
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He brought snowboarding to the masses and snowboarding reinvigorated and changed skiing for the better. RIP
https://apnews.com/42efe5c01f7844aea670099f7220d930
Nov 21 2019 12:50PM
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GrandThings
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SIP to a legend.

I wouldnt be skiing now if I didnt start snowboarding back when I was a kid. Thanks for all you did for the outdoor sports community Jake Burton.
Nov 21 2019 12:58PM
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theabortionator
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Burton really changed the games. Snowboarding and probably even terrain parks wouldn't be where it is now without him and his dream.

RIP
Nov 21 2019 1:36PM
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CalumSKI
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Damn man this is sad
RIP to the legend
Nov 21 2019 1:40PM
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Craigskis
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Rest in Peace Jake Burton,

True Legends never die.



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/945445/Powder-and-Rails--Jake-Burton
Nov 21 2019 1:42PM
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cannonballer
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Influencer, disruptor, innovator. People like JBC only come around every few decades.
Nov 21 2019 8:58PM
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wasatch_rat
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Snowboarding made skiing cool again. RIP to a true legend
Nov 21 2019 9:11PM
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creaturelo
Posts: 604 - Karma: 11,814
Heart broken to hear the news. So much is owed to his influence, our industry and community have much to thank him for.
Nov 21 2019 9:17PM
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Saucerboyshane
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damn sorry to hear that:(
Nov 21 2019 9:49PM
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Julius_Steezer
Posts: 776 - Karma: 4,536
Crazy to think how much he may have inadvertently affected freeskiing. I got into park on a board after landing my first 3 on a burton rig. Fast forward a bit and I’m on skis but the first spark for snow was on a burton. I’m guessing I’m not the only one on this site with a similar story. Not to mention burtons general presence like the stash parks

Hate to see legends go, rip
Nov 21 2019 11:20PM
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Chunderface
Posts: 2512 - Karma: 9,811
Dude was a giant.
Nov 22 2019 1:24AM
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profa_212
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Fuckin sucks. Good dude. And honestly, that kind of person only finds their reason for life every once in a while. We should all be happy for the man he was. SIP. Rest in pow.
Nov 22 2019 3:13AM
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bogust
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my uncle was best friends with Jake and his wife but he died a few years ago which was sad but I did get a bunch of free burton stuff though.
Nov 22 2019 8:29AM
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theabortionator
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The poaching contest they had in 07 ish was hilarious. I'm gonna watch some of those edits and nostalgia.
Nov 22 2019 9:59AM
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J_skis
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It's been a really hard 24 hours here in Vermont. I never would have started making skis if it wasn't for Jake. Thank you for making the board that changed my perspective forever of what sliding on snow could be. Those years as a kid stopping by the Manchester factory store, meeting pros at Stratton US Opens, watching VHS team videos and seeing you turn a cool idea into a company that revolutionized a sleeping industry inspired me more than anything else in my life. These experiences still give me direction in my personal life and business decisions today. I'm forever motivated and feel lucky to have had the chance to be a participant while you were here. Shred In Peace Jake! I can't wait to take some runs for you at Stowe this weekend with everyone else from this global community you helped shape.
Nov 22 2019 10:07AM
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danbrown
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theabortionatorThe poaching contest they had in 07 ish was hilarious. I'm gonna watch some of those edits and nostalgia.


wow was that really 12 years ago? time fuckin flies
Nov 22 2019 10:09AM
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SuckleBrick
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biggest influence on skiing and snowboarding culture den we can ever imagine
Nov 22 2019 10:09AM
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theabortionator
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danbrownwow was that really 12 years ago? time fuckin flies


Yup. Getting old. I remember when 25 year olds were pretty much middle aged. And now I'm 30. Def pretty wild how things that were "a year or two ago" end up being 5+ years ago.
Nov 22 2019 10:23AM
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scratchskier321
Posts: 2571 - Karma: 1,316
legend. thx for making the tom wallisch OG suit.
Nov 22 2019 8:11PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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Rip in peace :( this is so heartbreaking
Nov 23 2019 4:56AM
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skierman
Posts: 8321 - Karma: 7,623
So many good times at the Burton rail garden. Seriously, what other company would allow a public access rail garden outside of their world HQ?
Nov 23 2019 10:13AM
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Segsxi
Posts: 457 - Karma: 1,675
Awe! I was passing by Windell’s when i saw the news.. he was a real legend rest easy Jake
Nov 23 2019 3:22PM
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mattytru
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so much influence, so much to take inspiration from. SIP Jake.
Nov 23 2019 4:18PM
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SavageBiff
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So terrible to begin the season this way but it is beautiful to see so many people sharing stories of his accomplishments , invention and influence on our products and culture and keeping that alive thru story
for me it was what he was doing on boards in the 90s that made me wanna change the way and where I skied and I’m forever grateful for how our sports been changed by his gifts
Nov 23 2019 8:34PM
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