It is hard to imagine a truly diehard Star Wars fan hitting the slopes this winter, but apparently the folks at Burton Snowboards thought otherwise. The board maker has released a line of Star Wars themed boards ($189.95 each) featuring various characters from the original Star Wars trilogy including Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda and Boba Fett. The boards range from 2.5 feet to about 4 feet long – the former likely inspiring the Star Wars joke, “isn’t it a little short for a snowboarder?” (If you don’t get the joke, chances are these boards aren’t for you).
But that’s not all the company has to offer either. Since helmets are becoming not only recommended, but required at some locals, there is true geek chic with the Avid Grom R2-D2 helmet ($99.95), which features a polycarbonate shell and Spin Fit System that allows the wearer to adjust the fit just right.
No word on whether it can stand up to a blast from the Death Star, but at least it will have you showing that you can be feisty on the slopes.
Burton Official Website
[Via Cnet: Star Wars rides the half-pipe with Burton snowboards]