Almost 20 years ago, when I first learned to snowboard, one of the rental places we got our gear from one trip offered a clip-in snowboard binding. As an ex-skiier, I absolutely loved the step-in/step-out convenience that was really the only thing I missed from skiing. That particular binding was discontinued soon thereafter amid complaints about it coming undone and being generally unreliable (I didn't have any problems, but then I wasn't doing anything resembling big tricks). I've mourned its death ever since, hating the dreaded routine of sitting down and strapping in every time I start to ride. This new Burton Step On gear looks right up my alley and, if the reviews are good, might just get me off the sidelines and into a store to purchase a new setup for my very own.
http://www.snowboarder.com/news/revolutionary-burton-step-system-now-available-pre-order/
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The switch bindings were good, but prone to user error from not being careful about keeping ice from building up. Ski bindings have the same issue, but since they're so infrequently stepped into, it's less of a big deal, I think.
ReplyDeleteFlow also makes step-in bindings right now. Lots of mixed reviews there, as well.
If these work well, then awesome. Unfortunately it's flat enough at the tops of most lifts that I'll still be skating for a bit before I could lock in...
This is timely for me because I'm researching new gear. My board and boots are 18yo, bindings are broken... although I love my Salomon Synapse boots.
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