Snowboarding originated in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. The first snowboard was created by Sherman Poppen in 1965, who fastened two skis together and added a rope to create a rudimentary snowboard. In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards, which helped to popularize the sport and develop modern snowboarding equipment. By the 1980s, snowboarding had become a popular alternative to skiing, and was officially recognized as an Olympic sport in 1998. Snowboarding initially faced resistance from ski resorts, which viewed snowboarders as reckless and potentially dangerous to other skiers. However, as the sport grew in popularity, most resorts began to welcome snowboarders and create designated terrain parks and halfpipes for them to ride. Today, snowboarding is a popular winter sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It has evolved into many different styles and disciplines, including freestyle, halfpipe, big air, and backcountry. We stock a huge range of snowboards, boots, bindings, and accessories to accommodate snowboarders of varying abilities and riding styles. If you have questions regarding any of our product, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email, phone, socials, or website contact form.
Burton 2024 Wheelie Gig Board Bag
Description
A Jake favorite. Padded protection for your boards, baggage-handler-proof construction, and easy-rolling skate wheels. Have board, will travel. The Burton Wheelie Gig Board Bag makes for smooth travel with your snowboard gear in tow. Its padded design offers full board protection in a rugged design made to handle the abuse of air travel. An accessory pocket adds some organization to the packing chaos. Bomber skate wheels roll through airport terminals, over sidewalks, and through parking lots with ease. Haul handles make it easy when you're lifting, pulling, or moving your gear. Compression straps and external lash loops let you customize the bag to suit your needs or connect other bags for easy hauling.
Specifications
• Fully padded board protection; Multiple board capacity
• External zippered accessory pocket, attachment loops, compression straps, and ID window with name card
• Internal webbing straps to keep board in place
• Side and end haul handles for easy carrying
• Lockable zipper pulls fit TSA-approved locks
• Lightweight and lightning fast IXION skate wheel system for smooth rolling
• bluesign® materials are responsibly crafted in processes that minimize impact on people and our planet
• Fabric: bluesign® Approved 600D Recycled Polyester with C0 DWR and PU Coating
• Lifetime warranty
