(Rant)
Just to let you all know, Jake Burton doesn't give a shit about his company (what was his company) He doesn't do anything about it anymore. Burton is all that is wrong with snowboarding and skiing. Corporatizing the ski industry is what smaller board companies like Never Summer and Palmer are trying so hard to fight against. Forum was one of those companies who pledged to being independent and uncorporate, but a few years after they started they sold out to Burton. Burton boards are sold at Dick's sporting goods...What the fuck is that. Seriously, so many kids own burton shirts , Jackets, Pants, Boards, T-Shirts, ETC.
I for one will never buy or suppourt anything by such a sell-out corporate company who has no interest in snowboarding. My aunt's sister is very good friends with Jake Burton, and I have met him. He's a decent guy. He hired the wrong people and THEY control his company. He doesn't give a shit. I really hope Burton doesn't ruin skiing for us.