The B-Side Brings Out: Burlington, Vermont Favorite Shop Kick's Down The Goods
by Josh Laronge
(October 12-13, 1996)

Mike Montanaro, Burton pro-rider, props the Supermodel 62 for customer Tim Tonner.

(October 12-13 - Burlington, VT) Reps, Bros, Pros, and Hos, were packing the B-Side this weekend for their annual swap and sale. The B-Side's swap and sale has gained a cult following over the years. For the Octoberfestivities the alley behind the store was home to a board swap tent, trampoline, and skate ramps. The Burlington pro-rider posse was well represented with the likes of Seth Neary, Seth Miller, Mike Montanaro, Sean O'brien, Jeff Moran, Kevin Scott, and others.

Besides the riders, customers filled the store seeking bargains, watching videos, jumping on the tramp, and drinking the free Snapple. On the sidelines were manufacturers reps and reps from local resorts, hyping their wears and helping the staff assist customers with their purchases.

When closing came, customers left with new goods, pros left with cash from their used goods they sold, and the B-Side staff left exhausted.

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