HANDMADE BY JAKE Burton in 1979 after nearly 100 prototypes, the Backhill (a.k.a. the BB1) was the first Burton snowboard and helped launch the sport as we know it. At a time when skis ruled the slopes, Burton marketed his board in surf and skate magazines, inviting riders to try it anywhere—backyards, golf courses, or local hills. Grab your board, find powder, hike up a hill, hop on, and shred. Its wooden core, fiberglass layers, safety leash, and water ski–inspired binding gave it a raw, retro quality that today feels both nostalgic and revolutionary. Love for the Backhill runs deep, not only because it represents snowboarding’s humble beginnings, but also because its influence still lives on in modern shapes like Burton’s Fish. Rare originals can sell for up to $13,000,…