Please note that EST® bindings will only mount to boards with The Channel™. Re:flex bindings allow you to mount your bindings on The Channel™, 3 hole, or 4 hole pattern boards. Re:Flex™ is the best option if you want to move your bindings between boards with The Channel™ and 3 or 4 hole patterns.

Re-flex is Burtons offering of increased natural board flex for anyone riding any kind of board that requires the use of the traditional baseplate mount. The Burton Re-flex binding system is also compatible with Burton Channel System boards and is also a little easier on the wallet.

The Burton Channel is a mounting system that contains two channels in the board (one for each foot) that run parallel to the edges. Traditional boards have binding inserts where the channel is located. Traditional mounting systems do now allow the board to flex beneath the rider’s feet, creating a “dead spot.”

ALL Burton bindings will work on Burton snowboards.

If you only have a Burton board and don’t see yourself getting a non-Burton board in the near future, then EST bindings become an option. Typically EST bindings have slightly better board feel (though the board feel on Re:Flex bindings is really good to) and Re:Flex bindings have more shock absorbing qualities.

Despite the different entry system, the bindings are as good as any Burton bindings. They’ve got a soft responsive baseplate and an easily adjustable strong highback, making the Step On’s ideal for the all-round riders.

Conclusion for those that don’t want to read further: If Burton Step On boots fit you (and that is a big “if”), and you are a beginner or intermediate snowboarder looking for convenience or to bend over less for doing bindings then the Burton Step On solution is a great option to consider.

Much like old “Step-In” bindings were supposed to do but didn’t do very well. You do however require special boots that specifically fit into the bindings. So, if you are planning on making the switch you will need to invest in new boots as well as the bindings – and you will be restricted to Burton boots only.

Can I mount Step On to any board? Yes, Step On comes with a Burton Re:Flex™ baseplate, universally compatible with all current mounting systems, including 4×2, 4×4, 3D®, and The Channel®.

This means that those Burton disc bindings you picked up from a few years back will still work with any new Burton 3-D board. Bindings from Flow, Ride, K2, Forum will work the 3-D Hole Pattern and in most cases come with a compatible disc.

Extra Sensory Technology

A medium flex offering from Burton, the Felix Step On is the perfect women’s boot to pair with step on bindings for a rider looking to do it all. It features Total Comfort Construction which gives an instantly broken-in feel right out of the box.

Depending on the liners most of our boot models are heat moldable. This can be done at any Authorized Burton Dealer who has a Therm-ic heat molding unit. Simply riding your boots will give you a better fit than out of the box. The heat from your feet causes the boots to mold / break in.

Most customers choose their boots half a size to a full size bigger than their street shoes. Please make sure to close the lacing tight and flex your legs while trying on boots. Simply riding your boots will give you a better than out of the box fit. The heat from your feet causes the boots to mold/ break in.

Whether the lack of movement allowed by step on bindings is good or bad comes down to personal preference, and if you’re a beginner then you won’t even notice the difference. However, experienced riders will notice the lack of movement on their first run with step on bindings for better or worse.

Even click-in (step-in) bindings are (were) not intended to release in a crash. Snowboard bindings are not ski bindings. You do not want your bindings to release in a crash. Your legs are much safer linked together on a snowboard than on skis (even with releaseable ski bindings).

HOW DO I GET IN? Step into the binding with the heel cleat aimed at the heel clip. Once the heel clicks, press down with your toes and engage the toe cleats.

• Union Atlas Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.
• Burton Lexa X Women’s Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.
• Bent Metal Axtion Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.
• Bent Metal Forte Women’s Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.
• Burton Cartel X Snowboard 2020-2021.
• Flow Fenix Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.
• Jones Mercury Snowboard Binding 2020-2021.

If you are of average weight for your height, a general rule of thumb is that the snowboard should reach between your chin and nose when stood on its end. If you are heavyset, you’ll want the board to extend above the nose.

If you want to buy your gear à la carte, it’s possible to spend far less than $900 for an entire setup: a $350 board leaves you $450 to spend on boots and bindings. You can get respectable bindings for $150. Spend the balance on your boots: if you must have top-of-the-line anything, it should be your boots.

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Scroll down to take a look at our top ten all-mountain bindings for 2021.

• Union Atlas.
• Union Force.
• Union Strata.
• Burton Cartel X.
• Burton Mission.
• Bent Metal Transfer.
• Jones Mercury.
• Arbor Spruce.

The Flux XF Snowboard Binding is great in terms of fit, support, and response but it comes with almost no shock absorption. For us, no shock absorption is the deal breaker because it’s hard on joints from young to old but if you are ok with that then the rest of the binding is really well done.

Bent Metal Upshot 2019 Review by The Good Ride The Bent Metal Upshot is a binding that offers up pretty good flex underfoot, different base plate options for response and an ankle strap that seems to be more supportive and comfortable than the men’s versions.

Bindings matter more for all mountain performance than park, and a big thing for me with them is comfort. A poorly fitting strap for my foot is wildly uncomfortable and makes riding a pain. Boots keep you comfortable, bindings let you control the board, the board lets you get down the hill.

Mervin

USA

Carlsborg

Sequim