1979 Re-Issue Burton Backhill BBI Londonderry Snowboard

Vintage Burton Londonderry Snowboard BBI Backhill Snowboard
c. 2021
Wood, metal, rubber, nylon
51"l x 7.75"w
© Vintage Winter

"Re-Issue" Burton snowboard from c. 2021.  This was part of a collaboration with Burton x Shinola.  Only the board, not the entire gift set. 

The Jake Burton Carpenter x Shinola 

Below is the text from the original 1979-80 winter season Burton Boards brochure.       

The Backhill model is the ideal all-around board.  Adjustable bindings facilitate learning the sport and enable the rider to handle difficult terrain and aerials.  A great board in deep powder, yet equally capable in slushy bumps and packed snow.

Length: 130cm(51")
Width: 19.7cm(7.75")
Weight with bindings mounted: 5lbs. 11oz.

• Removable power leash with molded pistol grip handle.
• Twin aluminum fins constructed of aircraft aluminum alloy, bolted to the board with stainless steel bolts and elastic stop nuts.
• Continuously adjustable front binding constructed of black neoprene rubber, fastened down by aluminum binding plates and stainless steel thumb screws, threaded into brass inserts (recessed).
• Rear binding constructed of pure gum rubber permanently fastened to the board with aluminum binding plates. Designed to accommodate any size shoe or boot.
• Anti-skid matting specially designed for use in snow, constructed of extruded sponge vinyl.
• Safety run away strap.
• Available in right or left foot forward position.  Left foot forward is preferred by 90% of all riders.
• Stiffer models available for those over 180 lbs.

Vintage Burton Snowboard Catalog c. 1979-80.