So I thrashed my 2009 AK 3L Burton Hover Pants. I bought them last year as my staple Gore-tex pants. The pants that would get some snow days when I’m hiking, but also to be used snowshoeing, snow camping, shoveling the driveway, etc. on shitty, snowy days.
I only probably got 6-7 days of actual snowboarding in them, but they had the wear. Duct tape kept some slashes on the thighs shut after a few close-calls in the trees (yah I like it tight).
I was worried that Burton wouldn’t help me out as I’ve heard there’s been some questionable calls with some gear over the last few years. But W48 came through like a champ. Full review to come soon.
Zipper closure issues on the RiRi zippers. Snow straight to the inside of your pants.
Ghetto slits “frozen” in the up position. No chance to run it slim style and prevent parking lot destruction.
Ghetto slits (other leg) frozen in up position. More carnage.
New 2010 AK 3L Hover Pants, courtesy of W48 and Rider Services (thanks G-money). Ahh there’s nothing like the smell of new outerwear in the morning.