Burlington, Vermont — Kelly Clark, the first American gold medallit to snowboard and has made significant achievements in numerous competitions, announces the end of his historic 20-year career.I decided to leave the world of competition.However, the partnership with Burton, which has been a sponsor for a long time, in product development, etc. will continue.In recognition of her success, the new Women's Limited Board RISE designed by Kelly was announced.
Over the last 20 years, Kelly has participated in 200 competitions, won 137 times, won a gold medal at the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, Vancouver in 2010, and a bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, 78 times. He stands on the podium and is hailed as the most podium player in the history of snowboarding.He has participated in the Olympic Games five times in his illustrious career, stood on the podium eight times between 5 and 2002 at the BURTON US OPEN Halfpipe, and won seven gold medals at the X Games. In 2015, he succeeded in landing 8 for the first time for women on the halfpipe, setting the standard for women's halfpipe.
Kelly said of this decision:
"For 20 years, activities in the world of competition have been a place to push me up. I was able to live in the world of performance and continue to challenge the possibilities. I think that true victory is something that is inside you, and that only you can understand it. After 20 years, I have come to feel the limits within myself. I thought it was time to give up to the next generation, just as my previous generation gave me the stage of success. The next generation could take the snowboarding competition to the next level. I think I can do it now. I can take pride in retiring from the front lines of the world of competition because the next generation is growing up. Even if I don't participate in the competition, I won't slip. Not that, and less time wearing a jersey means more time to explore more possibilities for snowboarding. "
Kelly has shaped snowboarding as a sport through a spectacular career. In 2017, he published his first book, INSPIRED, which he experienced in his competitive life, an approach to achieving his goals in a highly competitive world, daily steady efforts, how to maintain motivation, and how to prepare. And so on.In the future, he will continue to focus on activities at the Kelly Clark Foundation as well as activities to convey what he has learned to others through lectures and the like.
And Donna Carpenter, co-CEO of Kelly and Burton, announced the Snowboard RISE made in Burlington, Vermont, and started limited sale.Combining Kelly's riding knowledge with Donna's sustainability knowledge, RISE is said to be the most environmentally friendly board Burton has ever produced.
Donna Carpenter said, "I think the release of RISE is a great effort to celebrate Kelly's competitive life and future with Burton. Her culmination of 20 years of board development is this great. It's a women's board. We have created the most sustainable board that can slide best in any condition. We are honored to be involved in the development with Kelly through RISE. We will continue to cooperate in the development of the board. I am also grateful for your support and for continuing to inspire the snowboarding community. "
RISE is a directional board with a taper, carefully selected materials to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.Burton's 20 sustainability goal is an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the production of hard goods by 2020%.
"I'm happiest when I'm evolving and trying new things. I'm excited to be able to work with Burton on my next career in snowboarding. Thanks to Burton for his support and being involved in the design of RISE. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to test drive in British Colombia, and this board has the best powder gliding. It's also a tree run, it's a small turn, and it's buoyant even in deep snow. Single You can move quickly and agilely when you're out on the track. I was amazed at the performance of this board, "Kelly commented.
Like Kelly, who has deep roots in Vermont, RISE designed and manufactured at Craig's, a facility in Burton's backyard in Burton.The graphic is based on the peregrine falcon that lives in Vermont and travels 15000 miles (2400 km) a year.Peregrine falcons were on the verge of extinction due to pesticide damage for a period of time, but the number of peregrine falcons is now increasing significantly due to the reduction in pesticide use.The board is limited to 50 boards worldwide and will be sold in Japan for 92,000 yen.
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