Flow bindings came along to improve ease of use and may be marginally quicker to put on. Many riders seem to find that traditional bindings provide more control, are easier to adjust, and are actually just as easy to put on a lot of the time. Both types have their advantages and drawbacks. The Burton Step On Bindings get you snowboarding quick. They require the Burton Step On boots and allow you to easily slide your boot in and click your heel into place.
Binding Compatibility with Snowboards There are a variety of mounting options and hole patterns on snowboards. Flow bindings come in different sizes, bring your boots with you when you purchase your bindings and you will get the proper fit, as well there is a size range on the box of the bindings. If you have Burton disc bindings non EST you can still use them, but you will need a retro disc to use with the M5 hardware that came with your board.
This will allow you to mount the bindings to the channel, but within the disc. Keep in mind that using any non EST binding defeats most of the purpose of the ICS system, but in some cases it still can be done. To do this you must contact the manufacturer of your bindings and ask if they have a compatible M5 disc.
You will also have to use the M5 inserts that came with the board as well. Lastly, we have the newest option available, the M6 Channel. Burton updated their ICS system to include a wider channel which allows for standardized hardware.
What does this mean for you? It means that Burton has improved the performance of this system as well as the ease of use and compatibility of it. Basically the system now works with more of a variety of bindings. You simply you use the M6 hardware that came with the board, and the bindings mount from the outsides into the channel.
These can be ordered for free from Burton directly. If you purchased Burton disc bindings, now with of the use of the new M6 channel, you can actually mount these using the M6 hardware that comes with the board. The disc included with the binding along with the new M6 hardware is all you need. Burton disc bindings that are pre however will need the M6 Transition Kit which can again be ordered from Burton for free.
Trying to use a non Burton binding on a ICS board? It can be done with some manufacturers. Ride and Flow are a few of them, however you should contact your binding manufacturer for a compatible M6 disc and screws. If the brand of binding that you are interested in is not in the table above, or you are not sure if the particular model is compatible, it is best to contact the binding manufacturer directly.
They will know if their bindings are compatible or if they provide a disc accessory which makes their bindings compatible. Most should have one or the other but it pays to check. Thanks for reading and I hope this has helped with your research into the right snowboard bindings. If you want to learn more about how to choose the right snowboard bindings, check out the following page. Get the 7 step email series plus other relevant snowboarding emails, review releases, promotions, and information from time to time.
We take your privacy seriously. No spam. See our privacy policy here. Nate is passionate about and loves learning new things everyday about snowboarding, particularly the technical aspects of snowboarding gear. That, and becoming a better rider and just enjoying and getting the most out of life.
More Details. Just one more thing to do. Simply go to your inbox and you will find an email:. Simply click the "Confirm My Email" link in that email to confirm your email address. The 4 Main Binding Mounting Systems Different binding mounting systems have different insert patterns. Binding System 1: 4 x 4 This insert pattern is now very uncommon — most boards now come with the 2 x 4 pattern or the Channel if a Burton board.
Both the 4 x 4 and the 2 x 4 systems use 4 screws for mounting bindings. Binding System 2: 2 x 4 The next one is the 2 x 4 system. This is the most common pattern for snowboards today. This system uses 3 screws to mount the bindings in a triangular pattern. Compatability With all these different mounting systems you would think that it would be a difficult task to find bindings that are compatible with boards.
0コメント