Six ski resorts
are joining in the protest over Burton’s two controversial new snowboards, which feature
images of Playboy models and cartoons of self-mutilation.
The controversy that’s been swirling over two new
lines of Burton Snowboards has jump- started the season for local retailers at
the same it’s pushed some parents to consider boycotting Burton products. Burton’s new “Love”
series features scantily clad Playboy models, and its Primo line features
cartoon graphics of self mutilation.
VPR’s Nina Keck reports.