Burton Snowboards has just done a deal with Lucasfilm to deliver limited series of Chopper Star Wars snowboards for kids (80 to 130 cm) along with a Red helmet that makes a kid look just like R2D2.
Available now is the series of limited-edition, youth-sized Chopper snowboards that showcase eight different iconic images from the original Star Wars trilogy, including Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and the original movie poster.
We’re kind of bummed they don’t make these in some man-sized boards. Do kids this small even know what Star Wars is? Follow the jump for all the details.Burton Snowboards and Lucasfilm Bring the Force to the Mountain with Limited Edition Star Wars™ Snowboards and Youth Helmet
BURLINGTON, VT (November 7, 2011) Burton Snowboards and Lucasfilm have come together this winter to bring Star Wars™ snowboard gear to grooms everywhere. Just in time for the holidays, Burton is offering a super limited run of two new youth snowboarding products inspired by Star Wars, including a RED youth helmet called the ‘Avid Grom R2-D2’ and a limited edition series of Chopper Star Wars™ snowboards for kids.
The Force is definitely with the new Avid Grom R2-D2 helmet, which is designed after everyone’s favorite droid sidekick, and features a lightweight in-molded polycarbonate shell. The collectible new RED helmet also includes the Spin Fit System that allows riders to easily adjust the fit and helmet’s circumference. Other standard features include Airvanced Ventilation™ to customize venting and a goggle gasket to keep goggles in place. Little grooms can impersonate the classic Star Wars character both on and off the mountain since the helmet can be worn on snow, for skateboarding or on bike rides. Available in limited quantities starting November 15th in Burton Flagship stores and snowboard shops around the globe, the helmet is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans.
Available now is the series of limited-edition, youth-sized Chopper snowboards that showcase eight different iconic images from the original Star Wars trilogy, including Yoda, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker and the original movie poster. The Chopper Star Wars™ youth snowboards come in small sizes that range from 80 cm to 130 cm long. Offering the softest flex possible and lifted edges all the way around, the Chopper allows even the lightest riders to master balance and board control. In addition, the three smallest sizes in the series come complete with grippy foot pads and the Riglet Board Reel accessory, so parents can tow their youngest rippers around until they’re ready to rock bindings.
The Chopper Star Wars™ board series is available now for a suggested retail price of $189.95 each. The Avid Grom R2-D2 Helmet is arriving in stores in mid-November with a suggested retail price of $99.95. Both are available in super limited quantities at Burton Flagship stores and local dealers worldwide.
Kids?
Dang man, do most riders with driver’s licenses know what Star Wars is? would ride a storm trooper board all day though.
Would really like to know the reason why Burton decided not to make adult sizes.
Obviously it can’t be lack of sales, cause anyone with half of Sarah Palin’s intelligence knows they would sell a lot of them, a lot.
Capita boards from 10 years ago. Oh yeah, they also had channel boards 10 years ago.
This was cool too when CAPiTA super corp. did it a few years ago but guess its time for the big B to reuse a good idea… They do look sick.
These cant be the actual product photos . They look like a junior high level computer graphics project. Whats with all the empty space?
Agreed it sucks they’re only grom sizes. The helmet is rad,however slightly retarded. The boards could definitly use a little more imagination.
R and D. Research and Duplicate.
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