Burton NZ Open To Broadcast Live On Internet

Monday, July 28th, 2008

There’s no excuse to miss any event in the world anymore.  Everything has a live webcast. You can even watch log throwing in Scotland if you want. No lie.  But let’s stick to the basics.  Burton will be broadcasting live, the Burton New Zealand Open.  It should be fun, and ...

“It’s Always Snowing Somewhere” Premieres at New Zealand Open

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

When the New Zealand Open kicks off about two weeks from now it will serve as the perfect location for the world premiere of Burton's latest DVD.  "It's Always Snowing Somewhere" features every Burton snowboarder you can imagine, including Shaun White Terje Haakonsen, Kevin Pearce, Danny Davis, Jeikki Sorsa and ...

3rd Annual Cattleman’s Rail Jam

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Some of Australia’s best snowboarders are coming together this weekend for the 3rd Annual Cattleman’s Rail Jam on Mt. Buller.  The fresh snow couldn’t have come at a better time for the July 12th competition presented by Burton Snowboards and Mr. Buller.  Ten of Australia’s best pros will be competing ...

Burton Qiaobo Mellow Park In Beijing Grand Opening

Monday, June 16th, 2008

The city of Beijing introduced their newly constructed Burton sponsored indoor snowboard park to the public last Saturday. The Qiaobo Ice and Snow World is about 40,000 square meters and can accommodate about 3000 people. It’s the first of it’s kind in China and the country now has ...

Shaun White Causes TTR Rules Change

Friday, June 13th, 2008

The Swatch TTR tour has announced a few changes that will kick in next season for the tour. Not much really, though it clearly says that the men's champ will be determined at the Burton US Open. You will probably recall that Kevin Pearce was named the TTR ...

Quick Bits: Burton’s Global Open Series, Tough Times for Surf Wear Makers and More…

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Here are few stories to check out as you start your week. Book your tix:  Burton's announced the dates for its Global Open Series events next year. BMXUnion keeps the good interviews coming -- this one with Kevin Kiraly. Get an update on paralyzed snowboarding teen Tyler Eklund. Something pretty random - some video ...