That means you only have 2 holes to move your boot backward or flip it around to go forward to center the binding/boot on the board. There just isn't much going on to center your boot in the binding. I also tried yanking my foot out and took falls on purpose (I swear) to see if the boot would lift out accidentally. There is very good slow speed cushy landing friendly shock absorption happening with the Burton Step On Binding. It's really simple to look at, but makes a very strong connection to the boot. Step On right as you get off the chair and go.
Compared to other Men's All-Mountain-Freeride Bindings. The average weight of a small sample size of around 30 bindings (2019, 2020 & 2021 models) I weighed, was 895 grams. Board Feel/Butterability. The binding will then be reset for hands-free entry. The bindings give a really responsive ride, and I felt more connected to the base of the board than with traditional bindings. The boots have The Boa System ankle straps that let you lock your heels into them even further. Burton Step On Binding 2023 - 2018 Review by The Good Ride. Ability Level: Flex: Weight: Lighter side of normal. Potentially, the only noticeable difference would be that you have to press down to clip in - this may affect those on very steep faces or in chest deep snow, but in reality is no different than when a skier has to push down to secure their heel.
We appreciate that, instead of ankle and toe straps, it features three connection points that securely lock in the compatible Step On boots. After trying them out due to me unfortunately having the same sized feet, I vowed never to ride them ever again and wondered if Burton had set out to make a set of bindings that least resembled the conventional strap system. Every lap I did in them, they got easier and easier to click into, but even by the end of the 8th lap, I wasn't finding it ultra easy. So comparatively small amount of time really. It did get easier each time I did it at the bottom - and again, I imagine it would get even easier, once you got the hang of it - and by all accounts the reports are that it gets really easy, but I still found it a little awkward after 8 laps. This made a brief appearance in the 90's and then disappeared. So the Burton Step on Binding is not without flaws and I personally prefer the Genesis Step On's mellower flex better. Because should your snowboard somehow, by some freak incident, fall off of your foot while you were riding the lift, that sucker would turn into a heat-seeking missile, looking to take out any and every one in its path. Step On® Binding System – Step On® boot-to-binding system uses two points of connection by the toe utilizing Toe Hooks 2. The Step On system is speedy and responsive, and when you're riding it behaves like a regular high performance binding from Burton. The principle of Step On binding is pretty simple: getting into your bindings without straps with a single movement. The solution is available from November 2nd: the Burton Step On binding. Whilst I wouldn't consider myself to be in the target market group for the Step On, I really liked the system. If the newer models fix the clicking noise, and you don't mind being locked into a boot and binding system, then they work well and do the job that they say they will.
They want the constant hassle of strapping in and out of the bindings taken away. Highback Lean: Yes, but not tool-less. Compatibility: Compatible with all Major Mounting Systems. Toe Hooks: These connect with the Toe Cleats. And that was 20 years ago. What makes Step-On X bindings different? The Burton Step On Binding is the same weight as the other Step On's and most Re:Flex bindings. The boots connect to the binding with two connection points on the front of the boots and one at the back on the heel. They're crazy intuitive, and they give you a perfect connection to your board for easy all-mountain stylin'.
Re:Flex™ Binding System – Offers more flex, feel, and cushioning than traditional disc bindings, in a package that's universally compatible with all current mounting systems, including 4x4, 3D® (via Burton Rider Service), and the Channel®. That makes for a pretty smooth shock free ride. I didn't encounter any problems with snow accumulation, and I purposefully stacked snow in my binding to see if it would work. After a quick run down on how to get in and out I was off. There are a few more options now with DC Control and Judge boots, so if you have a foot shape that doesn't suit Burton you might still have some luck. That being said there are some resorts or indoor domes that are really short and there it can become a pain to constantly unstrap and strap in, especially when you are doing it every 2 minutes or so. Is it better than what came before it? Burton offers a map of locations that stock Step Ons for prospective users to try out before buying. Well, the revolution never really happened, but Burton gives it another shot in a month or so. The binding only works with a set of Burton boots (didn't see that coming). My back foot stomps down into my snowboard binding, the Burton Step On, and I glide down the hill. Yes, drastically so. However, the existence of the X proves that this system isn't just for newbies.
Of course you can "fix" this by sitting down, but then you have cancelled out the entire point, you might as well just have normal bindings. Thinking of switching to the burton step on system this year. BURTON STEP ON - Hands On Review: We all know the concept - A snowboard binding that is as quick to use as a ski binding. Let's Give Step Ons a Chance. To enter the binding, you simply Step On and go. I swear by these bindings. Although they seemed simple enough at the time, the instructions were needed it seems unnatural at first to have to put your heel in first, then click your toes in.
Having snow under your boot changes the feel of everything, so it is never ideal. I even heard that rails are coming off of some boards now and Burton is simply just repairng them. Even some powder with my Drift Boards. On the back of the binding is a lever that releases the rear pin on your boot. Medium flex models perform equally on all terrain. Burton Step On 2021 Binding Snowboard Binding Review. I guess people just felt more security in two thin, often brittle, chintzy plastic straps being their mental comfort blankie between life and death. Once my bindings were mounted to the board, it was time to try and step on to them for the first time. It will always be worth trying out a few different styles so that you get the most comfortable boot for yourself. Burton designers spent more than three years developing the system. Single Component 18% Short-Glass / Nylon Composite Baseplate – A high‑performance blend featuring ramped up strength in a soft‑flexing package.
That said, if you get this down to as quick as it looks like most people can get it to, then you would likely be bending down less than when taking straps off. For those that say you have issues bending over to unstrap, well you'll still have the same issue but it won't take you as long to pull the lever as it would to undo two straps. CLOTHING & PROTECTION. As is a theme with this review, some of this could have come down to the particular boots - but having the boots locked into the highback was likely an important contributing factor too. The bindings give an audible click when you step in, which may turn heads as you're basically saying, "Hey, look over here, I'm using Step Ons! " Jacket: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Tusk Jacket, Volcom TDF Infuse 3L Gore-Tex Jacket. Re:Flex baseplate mounts to any type of snowboard.
Heel Cleat: This is the key locking part of the Step On system – ensuring the rider is locked in the bindings. For Winter 2020 - 2021 Burton will be offering the following step on boots: You can check out the full range for winter 2020 - 2021 here SHOP. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Binding Size: M. Stance and Angles: 21. Will anxiously wait to hear from Barry how his modification works out. The idea behind the binding is not new. Spend less time messing with your bindings and more time shredding that powder! At last you can have the same pace from the lift as the poles on skis.
The snow was soft and fast on groomers and in the trees or off trail where there was powder it was that sugary type of snow. Clicking in before the lift was easy enough - got it on the second go. To complicate it further, the boots are literally hooked into the highback, so the flex of the boots and bindings is even more intertwined than it would normally be. All-mountain riding doesn't need to include fiddling with your straps, ever. 13-14. Who is the Genesis Step On Most Suited To? Flex Rating: Medium. My wife and I both have the boots with the extra strap across the ankle and this strap helps significantly with the firmness of the attachment to the board. It's a boot and binding system that provides unprecedented convenience and performance in one no-compromise system. TOOLS & ACCESSORIES. For your average snowboarder that rides a few weeks per season, someone who hates the process of strapping in and out, I genuinely see the Step On as a game changer for them. Stiffer flex offers response and control for serious riding.