Hello there!
Let me introduce myself shortly: I'm Tim, mid twenties, Dutch, one-week-a-year freerider. As a job I work with bicycles and for a hobby I like working on cars. Classic Volvo's to be precise.
When boarding I like speed. A lot of guys like kickers and parks, but I like cruising or high speed long turns. Sounds like carving. I've always liked the look of hardbooters.
Now, a couple of days ago I was a second-hand shop and I found a board. I bought it because it appeared to be my size. With it, I got some question marks.
First: the bindings.
They are burtons but the only thing I could find was the brand. I have no clue what type. Do they need 'special' shoes from the same era as the bindings or do modern hardboots fit? Could ski-boots fit?
Then the board: Its from 1998, that's how much I know. Is this a known board?
Underneath the rear binding was a plate which was canted. I haven't seen this earlier. Could someone explain to me why?
As you might notice I would really like to learn more. I would also like to get out and ride this pretty piece of vintage!
Kind regards, Tim.