Burton Bindings Specs

Burton is an iconic snowboard industry name. This privately owned company is the leader in innovation, technology and style. As the premier manufacturer of snowboards hard goods, outerwear and accessories, Burton employs premier athletes and designers to influence brand direction. Burton's bindings exceed the competition's in comfort, design and performance. While other companies try to replicate their designs by skirting patents, they succeed only in providing the industry with expensive comparable alternatives.

  1. Uni-body Baseplate

    • One of Burton's earliest binding patents is the uni-body baseplate. This design boasts incredible strength, allowing the bindings to withstand big airs and hard impacts. They are sized specific to the boot, permitting a fit that harbors little spacing or gaping. The uni-body baseplate eliminates unnecessary binding adjustments that require hardware and tools, making it user-friendly and providing a quick fit. While other manufacturers are creating baseplates with complex adjustability, Burton has remained true to their unique intention, providing a fit that outshines the rest.

    Ratcheting Straps

    • Most manufacturers that offer bindings with ratcheting toe and ankle straps do so only on their high-end models. Burton implements strap ratchets into every one of their bindings, including the kids' models. All ratchets are made of metal with a stiff and durable spring mechanism to help prolong the life. In the event your ratchet does wear out or break, parts are easy to replace and accessible at your local retailer. After riding, Burton's "slap" ratchets easily disengage with one hand. By pulling up on the underside of the ratchet, you free your binding from your boot instantly.

    Tool-less Adjustments

    • The only tools needed for a Burton binding are the ones used to mount them to your board. After that, the multiple adjustments can be made with your hands. You can adjust your forward-lean, strap length, high-back canting and gas pedals on the fly. This helps when making slope-side micro adjustments for different disciplines in competition. The tool-less system is free of hardware that could freeze and become unusable in colder temperatures. With their lack of nuts and bolts, Burton's bindings encounter less breakage.

    Gas Pedals

    • Gas pedals are yet another defining patent of Burton's. A snowboard boot's sole is designed like a sneaker with a toe ramp in the front. This ramp creates a space between the snowboard and the boot, desensitizing the rider's movements. Burton's gas pedals fill this void by creating a binding ramp that follows the natural curve of the front of the boot's sole. Eliminating this void allows the board to sensitively react, optimizing performance in all conditions.