www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Here are some photos from the recent "Legends of Snowboarding" race held at Donner Ski Ranch. The link takes you to one of three. Click on "Return to Photo Archives" link , then look for the other two on the left side navigation bar. I know it should be easier than that. I just have not had time to build a new gallery home page to include all the new galleries recently created. This is what forced me to turn around shortly after returning from the "SES Road Trip" and head back south. Sure glad I did. everyone was VERY kind and conditions were excellent. Enjoy. Bryan Legends of Snowboarding Race Galleries . Mike Jacoby can't help but style!! Yep, I am the kook one gate back. He is on a Sims 1710 Blade and I am on a 1711 Blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Cool! Did Jacoby used to ride for Sims? That would have been before my time. I'm impressed by that photo - he's riding that Blade with perfect vintage technique! Nice gallery, and nice old Burton anorak, Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Yes, Mike along with many other key Burton Riders actually started with Sims. Including CK. Tom Sims was also a champion in the early days. There was a time when "Team Sims" owned most of the snowboarding titles. I personally started on a Burton but switched to the more advanced , more technically sophisticated Sims snowboards back in the day. Thanks, I was given that jacket on the earilier road trip while visiting another collector in SLC. Jack , did you happen to notice the hat Mike is wearing?? Identical to the one your buddy has on in your recent photo of "Team Burton" circa 1990 you recently posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by www.oldsnowboards.com I personally started on a Burton but switched to the more advanced , more technically sophisticated Sims snowboards back in the day. Same here. My wood-cored 1710 Blade kicked butt over anything Burton was making at the time. Those Sims bindings also worked way better than the Fastex/webbing Burton monstrosities of the day. Tina Basich looks great in those pictures - is she still riding? I noted lots of stuff with her brother in that latest Snowboard Journal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I smell a Blade vs. Safari grudge match at the 06 ECES. I have access to a Safari. Is it on?? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Alas I sold my old Blade to buy a Gnu Race Room. Which I still have, and would put up against a Safari. I'd have to bust out my old Koflach Damians though, those Elfgen bindings don't fit my Raichles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Like I wasn't hauling enough frickin boards around with me last trip!!! Actually Jack , had I had more time I would have loved to be a part of some sort of "Vintage Race" or display. You young pups typically have no understanding from whence we came. A few runs on a skifer will bring most any hot rod to his knees. Example. Bill Olsen and Jeff Grell both road boards IN COMPETITION that did not have p-tex or metal edges!!! Can you say "Scary, Chinese downhill" One was a Burton Backhill Roundtail from 81. SWEET!! It was strange for a collector to see these guys throwing down vintage boards and scraping snow off on boards that would net over a grand in the collectors circles. They were there to ride with old friends on their old boards and it was awesome!! I believe it is only a matter of time before organized races on vintage boards will be common place. Making something like this a part of any alpine event is absolutely a natural. SES or ESES would be just that much better for it. Look at the "Limbo". I really had no plans to be a part of that. However, when Mike , Chris and I pulled up from a run to see it about to start. Mike was into it and sucked us all into it. It was a blast. Low Key, funny, and simply allot of fun. I see the "Vintage Alpine Races" in some what the same light. However , I think guys would eventually take it more seriously. Hey, the clothes, accessories. Just think how fun it would be to look so goofy re-living the history of snowboarding!! Yes, it will happen, we as a group will decide when. Remember then guys from Hardbooter had a really pretty serious selection of vintage race boards. I was impressed they had gone to the effort. I am only sorry we didn't get a dozen or so guys out rippin around on them!! Shred-Daily!!Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Neil, Tina looked great! She won the Women's division. She is working hard with a new show. She is a busy gal from what I can tell. FYI , Tina ended up changing board between races. I have allot more photos to come. Thanks. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 So what you're trying to say Bryan, is that you're coming to the ECES next year? Neil - bring the Race Room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by Bob Jenney DAMN! Sold my Blade 1710 about a year ago. FOOL!! Would've been fun to ride a board with nearly NO sidecut again. Burton Safari Comp II: 165cm, 135cm running length, 16m sidecut, 26.7cm waist. Oldest board I have now is a '92 FP Asym 68. First year of the FP was 95, and I don't recall an asym 68.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Tokar Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I may be up for some vintage boarding at the ECES! (although it will be hard to take time away from riding the Coiler) I have a Safari that I still use when I'm sledding with the kids, and may even consider taking out the Snurfer, Skifer or Backhill if I'm in the right mood. "Chinese Downhill" is the right phrase if your riding a Backhill on hardpack. I'm going to eat salad for the next 8 months so I can fit into the old woolies. MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Maybe there's hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Cool , thanks for the link! Nice write up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I bought a Jem Snurfer Race Model to hang on the wall of my place near Okemo but it looks like it would be fun to try. Is it considered enough of an "antique" that it would be inadvisable to ride it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted August 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Hey Pat. by all means give it a go!. Expect to land hard and often. They don't turn very well under most conditions. Like the "Limbo" contest , it would be fun to have a contest at SES 2006 to see how far anyone can get on a Snurfer. Worth some laughs for sure! Some of the pioneers at the "Legends" race showed us all it could be done. Jeff Grell was excellent at staying up and riding it out on a very early Skifer made by "Flite". Video to follow some day. http://www.oldsnowboards.com/bryan_legends_race/pages/IMG_0012.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Saw nice vintage photos of 'em published in snow journal. niccccce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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