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Old Burton gear from around 2010 still safe to ride + recommendations for boots

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I have a Burton snowboard + binding from around 2010. I have not used it for about 7 years and am planning to finally get back into snowboarding this season. Are there any safety concerns I should be aware of using now +/-15 year old gear?

The board is a Burton Custom with the EST Channel mounting system. Overall it seems to be in good condition with no visible cracks or signs of delamination. From what I have read an old snowboard is usually not a major concern but I am not entirely sure. Is channel tear out or other catastrophic failure a realistic concern with a board this old? Would you still ride it or would you rather replace it?

The bindings are Mission EST bindings which I purchased together with the board. In another post some commenters suggested replacing old bindings as the plastic can become brittle over time. Mine dont seem to have any visible damage or cracks even when flexing the straps.…

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