- fullbed:
- Design:
- Base material:
- Top strap: Lushstrap
- Bottom strap: Primo Capstrap
Please note that the same value may differ from brand to brand. In our size chart, we have indicated the ratio of the length of the foot and the markings of this brand, so that you can easily order the pair you need.
Description
With Burton bindings, you can customize almost any component in order to achieve the perfect combination of all the elements of your kit. Tilt or pivot the hi-back, push the gas pedal, adjust the length of the straps to fit your boots, and more.
- fullbed: The shock absorber pad used by Burton on disc and Re:Flex mounts is attached to the base. The hidden disk access system makes it easy to get to it at the right time.
- Single-Component Construction: The hi-back is a single piece of plastic for maximum responsiveness. By using different material compositions, Burton manages the overall stiffness profile.
- True Fit: Every piece of Burton women's gear is designed with the female anatomy and riding in mind, and is designed to fit together perfectly. True Fit is a common name for all elements: bindings, boots and boards.
- Buckleys (clips) are made of lightweight aluminum and polycarbonate, invented and manufactured by Burton. With care, buckles will serve you for many seasons in a row and keep the ratchet running smoothly and fail-safe.
- Design: Reducing the amount of plastic used in the base, as well as the use of the Living Hinge disc, has significantly affected the control of the board, as well as reducing the overall weight. Mounts with this base can be put on boards with any mortgages (4x4 or The Channel), using different configurations of the discs included in the kit
- Base material: Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate
- Base material for the manufacture of mount bases. Most forgiving and soft, for relaxed riding.
- Lots of mounting options
- Top strap: Lushstrap
- Bottom strap: Primo Capstrap
Already started winter season, and someone still chooses snowboard boots. So that the purchase does not drag on until spring, you need to use the tips for choosing snowboard shoes.
Boots for winter "skate" can be hard and soft. Soft ones are bought by a beginner, hard pros (and even then not all, strong fixation is usually needed in carving).
Hard or soft
Rigid snowboard boots are reminiscent of: durable plastic on the outside and soft fabric on the inside. This is where the similarity ends. A snowboard boot with a rigid fixation has a larger angle of inclination, the sole is beveled at the edges of the toes and heels (otherwise it will cling to snow when cornering), inner part covers the shin higher than that of skiers. Even the stiffest snowboard boot flexes sideways, not just forward. Accordingly, this type of shoe is recommended for aggressive riding, racing, backcountry, ski jumping, freecarving.
Soft snowboard boots - the best choice for beginners and most snowboarders. Soft shoes suitable for freeride and freestyle. In addition, you can just walk in such boots, that is, you do not need to carry a "shift" with you. outer part the boot is only slightly stiffer than the inside.
Soft snowboard boots with different hardness
Sometimes hard boots are made with soft inserts in the front and side at the level of the ankles. The hybrid version is more expensive than other models.
The cost of boots can start from 3-4 thousand rubles. This does not mean that these are bad shoes. For example, women's Burton Casa (soft) are perfect for a beginner rider, and men who decide to go snowboarding can start with Burton Tribute, which has the most best attitude price-quality in Russia. Both models have stiffness - 4. There are 10 degrees of stiffness in a snowboard (from 1 to 10).
Usually rigid models are more expensive than soft ones. For example, DC Ceptor with hardness 7 is almost half the price of Burton Tribute. However, this is not required. Sometimes the toughest boots like Deeluxe Indy or Suzuka are cheaper than the softer BURTON ION-LEATHER due to the presence of expensive materials (leather) in the boot construction.
Leather or synthetics, everyone decides for himself. Leather boots, according to reviews, quickly get wet and wear out. Neoprene is stronger, but it doesn't breathe.
How to determine the size of snowboard boots: table
The length of the foot is 28 cm, and the size of the boot is different: the French is marked as the 43rd, the American as the 44th. Fortunately, most stores offer to measure the foot on a special ruler. If the order is made in the online store, then you need to measure the foot yourself and order 2-3 models of different sizes.
Understanding the size chart is not so easy!
Trying on snowboard shoes is very important. The liner must be firmly fixed on the foot. Heel and ankle play is not allowed. Snowboard boots cannot be loose, they just crimp and fix the rider's foot. But you don't need too much pressure either. Here you can find the optimal comfort only by fitting. You should focus on popular brands (Salomon, Burton, Deeluxe).
It is worth walking in the store in boots for about 15 minutes, and then go to the cashier to pay for equipment. In any case, a slight discomfort will haunt 5-7 days until the boots are broken.
Snowboard shoe size chart
| Men's sizes | |||||||||||
| Russian size | 39,5 | 40 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 46 |
| European size | 40,5 | 41 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 44 | 44,5 | 45 | 45,5 | 46 | 47 |
| American size (USA) | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | 10,5 | 11 | 11,5 | 12 | 12,5 |
| Women's sizes | |||||||||||
| Russian size | 35,5 | 36,5 | 37 | 37,5 | 38 | 39 | 39,5 | 40 | 41 | ||
| European size | 36,5 | 37,5 | 38 | 38,5 | 39 | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 42 | ||
| American size (USA) | 6 | 6,5 | 7 | 7,5 | 8 | 8,5 | 9 | 9,5 | 10 | ||
Snowboard boot lacing systems
In principle, all methods of fixing the boot can be reduced to two: classic lacing or BOA - metal cables with a round handle at the top of the bootleg. The laces are reliable, they are easy to change in case of wear, but tightening them is a whole science.
BOA also has disadvantages: the leg can be uncomfortable from metal cables, and if the fastening system breaks, you will have to go down the slope on foot. In addition, boots with the BOA system are more expensive.
Women's and men's snowboard boots
Women are different from men. Even snowboarding.
There are more than just design differences between men's and women's snowboarding shoes. Among women calf muscle is located lower, and female models of boots have a wider, lower and soft top. Also, the women's boot is designed for a lighter weight of the rider.
Women's Salomon Kiana
Therefore, boys and girls should not change shoes, even for the sake of a joke - not suitable for anatomy. There is no unisex in snowboarding.
Children's snowboard boots
A child has a very small weight compared to an adult snowboarder, and therefore children's boots are made soft. It is unlikely that children will immediately take up aggressive carving and ski jumping.
Burton Grom children's boots
It is allowed to buy children's snowboard boots for growth - the allowed margin is up to 1.5 cm. If you take more, the leg will already be poorly fixed, which will increase the risk of snowboard injury. Brands of children's snowboard shoes are the same as for adults - Salomon, Burton, DC.
Thermoforming snowboard boots
In addition to lacing systems, snowboard insoles, and neoprene liner, there is another way to customize a boot to fit a rider's foot. This is also an inner boot, but made using Termofit technology.
The meaning of the thermoforming of such a boot is very simple - when heated, the material takes the shape of the leg in which it is located. Some stores provide this service, but you can do it yourself. True, it is advisable to buy a special hair dryer here, since a regular hair dryer may not heat the foam material to the desired temperature.
Cool Burton Moto - new in 2015
The thermoforming procedure takes from 10 to 30 minutes. The inner boot is heated, cooled slightly and placed in the main boot. The rider puts on a sock for skiing and fastens the boot. Then you need to sit either with your toe up or imitate movement while driving from a slope. The procedure is repeated for each leg.
It is impossible to dry Termofit boots on a battery, otherwise the heated foam will deform the shoes.
In snowboard boots, the foot is comfortable, it does not become numb. Nothing is stuck anywhere. Shoes are easy to put on and take off. Boots are put on and taken off without difficulty. Such statements, alas, are not enough to understand the compatibility of shoes with your feet.
Professionals choose inner boots like this:
- Insert the foot into the outer shoe (the inner one should not be there);
- Stand up and rest your thumb against the front wall of the boot (do not bend your finger!).
If the little finger and the joint of the big toe rest against the sides of the outer boot, then the shoe will definitely be small.
Now you need to estimate the distance from the heel of the foot to the heel of the boot by the number of fingers (yes, that's right). Simply put, you need to put your fingers under the heel. The optimal size corresponds to two fingers. 1.5 fingers is acceptable. More than 3 fingers came in - the shoes are clearly large, only 1 finger fit - the shoes are again too small.
WITH good boots You don't need any other equipment for snowboarding!
Good luck with your boots and the start of the snowboarding season!
Today there is a large number of different snowboards and to determine which one is best for you, you need to look at as many options as possible. Decide on your experience - you are a beginner, an experienced rider or an advanced expert - and you can start choosing a board.
If you are a girl and you need to decide how to choose the size of a snowboard, first of all, you need to pay attention to the width of the board. Girls usually have smaller feet than men, so narrower snowboards are more suitable for them. Women's snowboards are smaller and have deep side cutouts. For those who are not well versed in the features of choosing a board, it is recommended to use a proven method - the board should reach your chin, no more and no less.
Choosing a snowboard for children is also key. Children's boards differ in the increased durability and safety, they are reliable and have attractive colorful design.
It is important to choose a board and its characteristics from the style you prefer. The length of a freestyle board should be slightly shorter than a freeride board, but the stiffness should be higher. Freestyle is a variety of tricks in the air, for which the athlete needs a strong and reliable board, the most maneuverable and lighter. If you are wondering how long a freeride board should be, keep in mind that these are long enough and wide enough that they don't get stuck in loose snow. The rider's stance on these boards shifts towards the end of the board, which makes it easier to get out of the powder.
Snowboard bindings serve as a "bridge" between the rider and the board, and they determine how accurately the rider can control the projectile on the slope. Also, bindings are designed to reduce the risk of ankle injuries and, along with boots, are responsible for the comfort of a snowboarder when skiing.
There are two main classes of snowboard bindings:
- Rigid or alpine mounts designed to secure rigid plastic boots to equally rigid carving boards. There are few fans of this direction of snowboarding in the world, and if you are one of them, then you have little choice.
Soft mounts, the most popular and recognizable, fix soft snowboard boots with straps. Among their diversity, you can get lost, while outwardly they almost do not differ from each other. Therefore, our material will be devoted to them.
We will not go into the jungle of technical details and details, but will try to give general recommendations for choosing that will help you avoid annoying mistakes.
First boots, then bindings
The most common mistake is purchasing bindings before buying boots. A lucrative promotion or discount can spur a rider to do this, and sometimes a “board plus bindings” kit is bought in one store, and they go to another for boots. But there are no unified standards in the snowboarding industry, and not all bindings fit the boots in terms of length, volume and width. Even if they are compatible according to the size chart, the boots may be too voluminous or, conversely, too narrow. Usually, you can somehow strap yourself into the board, but managing it will be a complete torment.
The process of searching for “your” shoes is long, and it will be a shame if a pair that fits perfectly on the leg simply does not fit into the bindings already purchased. Therefore, we always purchase boots first, and then bindings for them. Ideally, you need to come with them to the store or collect the kit at the same time. If you buy new boots to replace worn ones, be prepared that you may have to replace the bindings as well.
So, how do you know if the bindings fit your boots?
On the left - the toe of the boot is almost completely hidden by the binding platform, the rider's weight will be shifted to the rear edge. On the right - the reverse situation: the bindings are too small and the toe of the boot strongly protrudes forward. In the center is an example of perfect toe and heel overhang from the binding platform, and the rider's weight is evenly distributed © Union Binding Co.
Check that the toe and heel of the boot protrude by about the same length outside the anchorage base. Otherwise, the balance of your stance on the board will be disturbed, which will certainly worsen the quality of edge changes, since you will press on the back and front edges with different force.
There are two ways to adjust the longitudinal position of the boot. With the "gas pedal" - a movable platform at the front of the bindings - or with the help of a movable heel arch, which some manufacturers use.
In the heel area, the boot should enter the bindings quite freely - it is important that you do not have to literally press or hammer it there. And in front of the boot bindings, on the contrary, it should sit tight and not hang out at all after you pull it with straps.
As a rule, if the base of the boots sits correctly, then the straps fit him in length. But it will be useful to double-check. Check that the adjusted upper and lower straps fit snugly against the boot and lie exactly in the middle on it. It is important that in the fastened position on the comb there is a supply of at least 3-5 teeth.
Traditional vertical bottom strap position © Union Binding Co.
Cap strap © Union Binding Co.
Even 10 years ago, the lower strap on most bindings was located almost strictly vertically in relation to the boot, tightly pressing it to the base from above. Such a strap securely holds the boot, but creates a noticeable pressure on the foot in the toe and instep area. Therefore, today, almost all mounts use the so-called cap-strap. It is located at an angle of approximately 45 ° and tightly fits the toe of the boot. It holds no worse, but at the same time it is practically not felt by the rider, which makes riding noticeably more comfortable. On most bindings, the bottom strap can be adjusted to position it vertically or at an angle to suit your needs.
Example of a monostrap on Flow bindings © Flow Bindings
In some models of quick-release bindings, which will be discussed later, the upper and lower straps are combined into a wide monostrap cuff, which is adjusted in length and tension only once, after which it is very rarely unfastened.
Board Mount Compatibility
Universal bindings that could fit absolutely all snowboards do not exist today. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase them after you have decided not only on the boots, but also on the board. Each snowboard has mortgages - special threaded bushings provided for mounting bindings. Bolts are screwed into them, which firmly connect the board to the fasteners through the mounting disk. It depends on its design (or lack of it) on which snowboards it will be possible to put bindings.
Mounts with universal mounting disc
Universal mounting discs are usually designed for 4x4 and 2x4 insert systems, which are equipped with all boards on the market, with the exception of Burton snowboards. But some manufacturers, such as Salomon and Union, add another pair of holes to their mounting discs that allow you to install mounts on Burton boards with the Channel embedded system.
4x4 - the distance between the mortgages themselves and their rows is 4 cm. In the 2x4 system, the distance between the rows is the same, but the mortgages themselves are located twice as often. Universal discs Salomon - can be installed on any mortgage system
The 4x4 stud positioning standard is slowly becoming obsolete as it provides a very small range of positions for adjusting the rider's stance. Today it is commonly used in the cheapest boards.
Burton EST Mounts
Burton boards have a proprietary Channel system - special slots in the board, inside of which there are movable threaded bushings. The Channel system made it possible to get rid of mounting discs and plastic parts directly under the rider's foot. Thanks to this, it is possible to fine-tune your stance and feel better on the board since you don't have a rigid binding base under your foot.
The Burton EST mounts are best suited to the Channel system - only they reveal all its advantages. Among others, they are easy to recognize thanks to the mounting eyes on the sides of the base, through which the bolts are screwed into the mortgages.
Burton Channel system and Burton Mission EST mounts. Through the side lugs, the mounts are fixed to the board with a pair of bolts.
Mini disc mounts
Some manufacturers, such as Arbor, Union and Nitro, often use mini-discs - mounting discs of reduced diameter - in their mounts. Thanks to them, the binding base is not so rigidly fixed to the board and can even wiggle slightly. This is done so that the snowboard flexes as well as possible along its entire length, while maintaining edge contact with the slope. Burton mounts with Reflex mounting discs easily solve the same problem, and at the same time they hold even stronger than mini-discs.
Comparison of the diameters of the universal and mini-disc Nitro bindings © Nitro Snowboards
Of course, this is a big plus, but mini-disc mounts are only compatible with 2x4 system inserts. And very rarely, if the disc has additional holes, they can be put on the Burton Channel.
Burton 3D Mounts
The outdated Burton insert system, which was previously used on all of the company's boards, but is now only used on its children's snowboards. Apart from Burton, some manufacturers, such as Salomon, bundle their mounts with a 3D-compatible universal mounting disc, but there are fewer and fewer such companies. So if you have an old Burton board, then double check that the bindings you purchase are compatible with it.
Location of embeds in the Burton 3D system and proprietary mounting disk for it
Compatibility of fastenings with various systems of mortgages
| Fastener manufacturer | Mortgages 2x4 | Mortgages 4x4 | Mortgages Burton 3D | Burton Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Disc/Reflex | + | + | + | + |
| Burton Step On | + | + | + | + |
| Salomon 1 | + | + | + | + |
| Rossignol | + | + | - | - |
| Union | + | + 2 | - 3 | + |
| Arbor | + | + 4 | - | + |
| flux | + | + | + 5 | + 5 |
| K2 | + 6 | + 6 | - | + |
| Nitro | + | + 7 | - | - |
1) Except Pact mount model which is only compatible with 2x4, 4x4 embeds.
2) Contact, Contact Pro, Ultra, Ultra FC, Legacy and Milan mounts come with a mini disc that is compatible with 2x4 and Channel embeds only.
3) By default, Union mounts are not equipped with 3D insert discs, but they can be purchased separately.
4) Men's Arbor mounts are equipped with a mini-disk for 2x4 and Channel mortgages, and women's mounts are equipped with a universal disk for 2x4, 4x4 and Channel systems.
5) By default, Flux mounts are not equipped with discs for 3D and Channel mortgages, but they can be purchased separately.
6) Excluding mini-disc mounts which are only compatible with 2x4 inserts.
7) Most Nitro mounts come with mini discs that are only compatible with 2x4 inserts.
The table clearly shows that manufacturers are trying to make their mounts compatible with two main systems - 2x4 and Channel. The reason is simple: 3D and 4x4 standards are rapidly becoming obsolete.
Attachment anatomy. What to look for when choosing
Buckley
Buckleys are ratchet locks that tighten the straps and fix the boot. And at the same time, this is perhaps the most annoying detail in the entire design of snowboard bindings if performed in bad faith. Poor-quality buckles can jam, spontaneously unfasten and break at the most inopportune moment. And you will have to use them on the slope often: at least unfasten before landing on the lift and fasten back into the bindings before descending. Therefore, buckles can spoil the impression of even otherwise good mounts, and you will regret the money spent.
Some of the best buckles on the market are used in Burton bindings © blue-tomato.com
As a rule, low-quality buckles are the hallmark of the cheapest mounts on the market. But even serious manufacturers sometimes have punctures, so before buying, you should always make sure that their work is accurate - the clasp should be removed as easily as possible, and then tightened quickly and tightly. The title of the best in the industry is rightfully held by Burton's patented buckles, which have also been improved over the years - an example of this is the recent Double Take with an oblique notch on the comb.
The combs themselves are also important components of the fasteners - it is on them that the buckle locks are fixed. It is important that they are strong and flexible enough, while maintaining their elasticity in the cold. When fastening into fasteners, the combs are often stepped on, and if they are hardened, then it is very easy to break them. Needless to say, it will not be easy to find a replacement at the resort, and such a small detail can ruin the whole vacation. “Oak”, poorly bending combs are usually a “proprietary” feature of cheap mounts, so it’s better not to save money, but to give preference to at least budget models from serious manufacturers. They use a frost-resistant plastic that retains its flexibility in the cold, and in some cases, such as Arbor bindings, the combs are even additionally reinforced with steel cable.
You can check the operation of the comb and buckle in the store. If they are poorly fastened and unfastened even in a warm room, then on a cold slope these problems will only worsen.
highback
The high back of the bindings, adjacent to the top of the boot, is called a highback and serves to accurately transfer the rider's efforts to the rear edge of the board. When talking about the rigidity of the bindings, they primarily mean the rigidity of the highback.
The highback is often the most visible part of the bindings. In the photo - fasteners Burton Malavita EST © blue-tomato.com
Rigid highbacks are essential for freeriders and those who like to carve on a snowboard on steep and icy slopes - for the most precise control over a snowboard on high speeds. A soft and flexible highback is a must for freestyle and park riders, it will make it easier to press the press and make beautiful grabs. Soft bindings are also suitable for beginners for their more "forgiving" nature - small flaws in technique will be compensated by their not so accurate transmission of forces to the edge.
The optimal choice for most riders is medium stiffness bindings, which, as a rule, are in the middle price range within the model range of one manufacturer. When choosing, please note that the various graphic and digital indexes of the rigidity of the fasteners are not unified and are valid only for the model range of one brand.
You can personally make sure which highback is in front of you - rigid or flexible. It is enough just to bend it in your hands. But snowboard handling is also affected by the stiffness of the binding base. It will no longer be possible to check it “by hand”, so you will have to trust the manufacturer’s recommendations. Most often, a hard base implies a hard highback, and vice versa. But sometimes the combination may be different. So, the Flux company even indicates two stiffness indices at once - separately for the base and highback.
The stiffness example best shows that the components of a snowboard kit must be well coordinated with each other. Hard bindings require hard boots and a board to work effectively, and vice versa.
Mounting base
The name of this part speaks for itself - this is the base of the bindings, which is attached to the snowboard and where the rider's legs stand. The base requires strength and, if possible, low weight. Breaking a well-executed base is problematic. Therefore, some manufacturers, such as Burton and Union, do not skimp on a lifetime warranty for it in the absence of external mechanical damage - chips, nicks and other things.
