# Sci-Fi Snowboards The Star Wars Burton 'Chopper' Pays Tribute to the Original Trilogy By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-burton-chopper References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/10/11/burton-x-star-wars-chopper-snowboard-collection/) & [bkrw](http://www.bkrw.com/burton-star-wars-choppers/) It won't be hard to spot the geeks on the mountain this winter thanks to the Star Wars Burton 'Chopper' snowboard. The latest [Star Wars collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) comes in the form of something more functional than a t-shirt or a pair of shoes. Don't get me wrong, the Star Wars Adidas collaboration was awesome, but you can't ride a pair of shoes. The Star Wars Burton collaboration puts a fresh face on Burton's Chopper snowboard. The special edition boards come in all sizes and feature eight different [Star Wars designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo). In case you were wondering, Burton did the wise thing and only included artwork from the original trilogy. A Jar Jar Binks snowboard would truly be a travesty. No release date has been set, but you can check out these [Star Wars snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-boot) here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Collaborations:** Companies can attract a wider audience base by creating collaborations with popular movies, TV shows, or other pop culture icons. - **Functional Fashion:** Functional and practical design can meet the needs of people's everyday lives and provide opportunities for creative expression in daily routines. - **Customizable Products:** Allowing customers to personalize their purchases or choose from a variety of designs can increase customer satisfaction and create a sense of ownership and identity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor and Sports Equipment:** Outdoor and sports equipment companies can collaborate with popular franchises to create unique and exciting designs that appeal to customers' interests. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel companies can create functional and practical designs that incorporate elements of popular culture to attract a diverse customer base and increase sales. - **Digital and Print Design:** Digital and print design industries can offer their services to companies looking to create custom designs and personalized products for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-End Snowboard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Snowboard-Inspired Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowboardinspired-wireless-headphones.md)