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In my honest opinion, Jesse Burtner is one of the most influential snowboarders alive. In fact, Jesse’s lucky to even be alive. After a head injury that almost permanently sidelined Burtner from snowboarding (among other things), the Alaska native came back stronger than ever, and his influence (as well as his skill) continues to grow. Rather than fade away from the limelight after a tragic turn of events, Burtner donned a dome protector and got right back on the horse, then created Think Thank productions shortly thereafter. Little did Burtner know that the films he would produce in the following years would redirect modernday boardin’ flicks, focusing more on attainable, progressive, and fun shredding rather than slow-motion seven-angle dolly shots––and kids loved them. Burtner’s brainchild further solidified his legend as a snowboarder and a filmmaker, and this praise is only the tip of the iceberg in regard to his tenure in the snowboard world. This is simply a testament to Jesse’s personality, talent, humor, ambition, and creativity. So, thanks, Jesse’s brain!
Tom Monterosso ––
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED
Congratulations to Jarred Hillman of Littleton, CO. Now all you have to do is learn every one footed variation in the book and your a full-on Burtner clone!!
Lib Tech Burtner’s Box Scratcher BTX
M.S.R.P.: $459.00
“I always rode the small Box Scratcher for rails but then jibbing started taking me into more variety of terrain where I needed more board. This board is a bit longer and wider. It’s small enough to get super tricky on rails but still supports on the all mountain jibbing I love to do, I even hit some powder jumps and it worked great! ”
Mervin ExperiMENTAL prototype Bindings
Top Secret Yo.
Airblaster Balboa Zip-Off
M.S.R.P.: $179.99
“This jacket has pterodactyls on the sleeve that turn into purple in the sun, so yeah, do you really need anything else? Oh you do? How about the sleeves zip off so you can get a farmers tan, booyah!”
Airblaster Board Short
M.S.R.P.: $179.99
“These pants zip off in to shorts, ruling for hot hikes or impromptu sun burn sessions. I find myself riding in inclement weather a ton and I can vouch they work good as pants too. I like the cut as well, not tight not baggy, just pants for boarding. ”
Smith I/O
M.S.R.P.: $180.00
“These goggles are good, they don’t fog on me and the lens is easy to change. The best thing about them though is that they have no frame on the bottom so when you see someone wearing them you can say, “Hey, your lens is falling out,” and they always look. Except me, I’m hip to the game, so don’t try it.”
POW High Five
M.S.R.P.: $45.00
“Milbery’s pro model glove, has a big five on the palm, super positive vibes just like Pat.”
Bern Watts Carbon Fiber Helmet
M.S.R.P.: $99.95
“I rode this helmet all year, I think it’s the lightest and smallest helmet I’ve had. I like that it has the openings up top for breathability. I hit my head on a big steel bolt and it saved my life. Stoked on that!”
The simplicity of the America’s Next Top Pro Model disciplines may prove to be Jesse Burtner’s undoing. As one of the patriarchs of snowboarding’s newschool board control movement, Jesse has mentored the likes of Gus Engle, Sean Genovese, Scott Stevens and Johnny Miller. Yet doing one-footers in the high ollie event won’t cut it when the competition is doing three footers, but Burtner’s bound to step it up regardless.
We hit up Think Thanker and Lib Tech Ripper Jesse Burtner for 8 Tracks and what makes each song rad.
This month, Kyle Clancy is giving away his Rossignol board, Gordini goggles, Under Armour outerwear, and DAKINE gloves; all of it brand spanking new.
It’s hard to get over your first time and that’s why we went back to Hana Beaman for another round of Guestbook action.
SNOWBOARDER Mag’s Womens Rookie of the Year Sarka Pancochova stepped up her game in web coverage with a little Secret Guestbook of Aspen action.
The Burton Am Series rolled into Winter Park CO for its third stop of the season and everything just clicked.
It’s no secret that Brooke’s a hooker, but Sage Kotsenburg has a few secrets up his sleeve and we’re here to spill ‘em.
Hana Beaman got Raewyn Reid to pause from hoarding gummy bears in the Winter X Games 14 riders lounge just long enough to sign The Secret Guestbook of Aspen.
TJ Schneider and friends have a good ole fashioned German jib fest.
Mike Ravelson, Brendon Rego, Dylan Dragotta, and Devon Gulick flowin’ through the Loon Mountain park.
Matty Mo, Parker Duke and Wyatt Caldwell get some sun in the park at Park City.
Once the Winter X Games 14 Slopestyle Event came to a close, The Winter X Games 14 were over. Eero Ettala took the gold and rookie Eric Willet snagged second and one Charles Guldemond deserved third.
While Eero Ettala traveled to Sapporo, Nicolas Müller stays after in the woods of Hokkaido. And takes “getting lost” to the next level.
Photos and results from Winter X Games 14 men’s and women’s slopestyle. Eero Ettala and Jenny Jones come out on top.
With the best female halfpipe riders in the world on tap in Aspen, all eyes are on Buttermilk to see who will take down snowboarding’s original Olympics. Also going down was the Big Air which returned to Aspen with a new format, new riders, and new excitement.
Here are a few shots from SIA day 2. Blue Montgomery, founder of CAPiTA Snowboards, invited key retailers, friends, and family to countdown to the 10th Anniversary of CAPiTA Snowboards.
Aspen is in full swing as of tonight. The Winter X Games 14 Halfpipe was the place to be this evening as Shaun White, Louie Vito, Kazu, Ipod, Greg Bretz, Lago, Aono, Steve Fisher, JJ Thomas and others went at it under the lights.
Men and Women’s Superpipe eliminations went down yesterday and the photos are in.
Travis rice's spin looked like the hardest one to me - was that frontside off the toes? Whatever it was, it was off the hook!
I'm gonna have to guess and say Travis Rice just becasue I think he can really pull this one off.
what the fuck? denco and word? being corked doesn'treally mean you have to go inverted, just off axis. to me, it looks much cooler the way tyler and sage do them compared to a double backflip 180..
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No way, Mervin ExperiMENTAL prototype Bindings. I bet there so sick just like there snowboards. There the best, nothing is better then them and nothing will ever be better then them. EVER!!!
Jesse Burtner and think thank are my two favorite things about snowboarding
I own every think thank vid from patchwork patterns to the new realease cool story. Jessey is easily my biggest inspiration as a snowboarder as a Filmer and as that-guy-who-wares-hi-helmet-whenever-we-hit-a-street-rail” If I won this I would be stoked. I usually dont care much about these contests. Not because I have nice shit but because I feel there is someone who needs it more than me.
I hope whoever wins this knows there getting HOOKED UP!
[...] Here is your chance to win some of Burtner’s Gear including his Lib Tech Burtner Scratcher. [...]
Tomorow is my birthday!
This will be the best birthday present EVER!
I love Gnu stuff, the bindings are the best, Mervin makes sick stuff. And im a huge fan man, Think Thanks movies are sick, watching cool story now
* misspelled my email, I love Gnu stuff, the bindings are the best, Mervin makes sick stuff. And im a huge fan man, Think Thanks movies are sick, watching cool story now
i could really use a box scratcher. i got this 4 or 5 year old dark series and its seen its better days..please snowboarder mag, pimp my ride…
I remember watching Patchwork Patterns and my mind was just blown away by your part. Never imagined have the things you could do with the shred stick. My favorite rider hands down. Are those stomp pads all over your deck? Is that the secret to your insane skills?
The kid looks like an idiot. Since when is ugly colors mismatched and oversized so you look like a shrunken kid in their dads clothing cool?
As a boarder or film maker he still lives his life to the fullest and truly has inspired me and probably many others into a life of just living life
This guy just kills it on rails. and i followed in his footsteps and got myself a helmet this year so i can try stuff knowing the little knowledge i have is kept save…. hopefully
well it would be cool to win someting from one of these contests befor the season is half way through. i think its great a kid that rides snowqualme stevens and alpental is getting some recognition. when i lived in that neck of the woods i had alot of fun at those resorts but more fun hikin off the 90 and the 2.
Helmets rock
Jesse Burtner’s style, attitude, and personality are always present in his riding. Just watching any of his video parts you feel like this guy is your bro. It’s like you could run into him on the mountain and even tho he has no idea who you are he’d just be pumped you were riding and having fun. You watch alot of his THink THank parts and I swear he’s got the biggest grin on his face in every shot. He’s just stoked to be riding.
I watch his sets and it reminds me of everything I love about riding. instead of thinking about how I can’t find 6 feet of fresh to drop triple corks into, and stressin’ that I’m not as “good” as I “Should” be, his riding inspires me to do it because I love it and it’s fun. Regardless of whether or not I ever land a corked out 9 or 10, my riding will reflect who I am and what I love.
Hands down, Jesse Burtner is my favorite rider of all time.
FUCK YA! Think Thank, Jesse Burtner! Amazing there is no sob story saying I am to poor to buy my own gear because obviously none of those are true when snowboarding is purely an expensive sport in general, no money no riding. I just reaaallly want this supa hyphy gear so I look crazy awesome on the hill catchin everyones eye and stuff. so ya this gear is SICK and I rreallly wanna win it
This stuff is sick. Right now I have a K2 Viper which is a nice board. The only problem is that it’s an all mountain board and I love park. Probably the best board for park is the Box Scratcher….It would be so sick to win that board.
i was chekin out some opening day footage of baker and who did i see? jesse and he wasn’t hard to pick out being he definetly has his own unique style. good hustle and way to hold it down homeboy!!!
I am not to good at rhyming
In English I get straight C’s
But here be a poem (sorta)
that is better the cheddar cheese!
It came to the point where every
street rail was uncharted territory
every slope a new run,
Its no longer a sport, its an obsession
a drug…
a way of life…
Its all I can think of, the only
thing I want to talk about.
Just the mention of the word
“SNOW”
And I become antsy…
an adrenaline rush!
Frozen fingers, Raccoon Tans, Wind Burns
Powder Runs and Sketchy Landings
Late Nights, Early Mornings
It has become the only thing
That makes me truly happy
the only thing that makes me
smile
This is to Hopping It Never Ends…
May I present you an A
Thank You So Much,
-Julia
that board is rad lib techs got their stew in check lol
GImme gimmee
Lib Tech, think thank, bent mental binders! I got an old a$$ pair of bent metals all aluminum, with different color everything and low backs that are bright orange with pink palm trees. So classic. They are currently mounted on my girlfriends old and broken Jamie Lynn pro modle board hanging on the wall.
this gear is prety sick right….i started cnowboarding last year…but dint have snowboarding gear lol…but this would be a great start …that helmet would help to for those bails ill be getting probly…lol
snowboarding*
did anyone win this one yet?
Man if i win it would be blood sweat and tears all winter, tears of joy that is.
Jesse Burtner is the steeziest man alive, and has the coolest style in snowboarding not only because he rides for airblaster but his personality is just cool as shizzle. He’s best in the buisnas!
I think that skateborading is awsome but my mom said that its not safe but now that i’m older I can