Burton Snowboard Bindings - Which ones to choose?

7th November 2011

Burton Snowboard Bindings

Burton Snowboard Bindings are our best selling bindings by a long way. Burton bindings can be categorised into two different types - ‘Disc Bindings' that are for use with the majority of snowboards on the market and ‘EST Bindings' that are designed purely for use with the Burton Channel Snowboards (also referred to as Burton ICS Snowboards).

This year Burton Disc Bindings start at a little over £100 for the Burton Freestyle Bindings (£104.95). The Burton Freestyle and the model above - the Burton Custom Snowboard Bindings (£134.95) both have the same baseplate which is made out of polycarbonate and provides and easy forgiving ride. For the extra £30.00, The Burton Custom Bindings have an upgraded canted hi-back, Capstrap, tool free adjustment, and a full baseplate padding.

The model above are the Burton Mission Snowboard Bindings which are quite a bit more responsive than the Freestyle and Custom because the Baseplate rather than being polycarbonate is Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite. It also has upgraded ankle straps which are more comfortable and an upgraded toe strap that is better shaped to fit more snowboard boots and less likely to slip up when you are riding.

The model above this is the Burton Cartel Bindings which are slightly stiffer (and therefore more responsive) than the Mission. New for this year it has no natural forward lean (although this can be cranked on in the normal way) and B3 gel underfoot in the heal area to give you more comfort when riding (and extra cushioning for those big landings).  It also has a cool new bit of tech called the 'Re:Flex' which is basically a split in the material on the underside of the binding which gives the binding a truer flex pattern when it is fixed to the snowboard.

All Burton Bindings have a lifetime warranty on the baseplate and 12 months on the other parts. They also all have one of the best designed buckle systems on the market which are super easy to do up and even quicker to undo.  

Simply - The Freestyle and Custom both have a polycarbonate baseplate and are therefore forgiving and easy to ride, The mission baseplate is made from a more responsive material as is the Cartel. The Cartel has a truer flex pattern when attached to your snowboard due to a hinged type design

Come and take a look at all our Snowboard Bindings and as usual if you need any further help then please let us know.

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