Burton Step On® - Research & Development Process

[@SkiTechVFX]

This is a bigger revolution for skiers with snowboarding friends than snowboards them selves....

[@Fxd_bean]

so soooo true

[@rodrigoombligo]

😂

[@owenouthwaite8848]

I agree 1000 percent that's the worse when u got to wait for your buddy to strap in and if they have to take of there bored to walk then put it back on

[@Red1676]

If you are a skier that have friends that take so long to put bindings on that it's a issue and cant put them on standing up, your friends are not actually snowboarders. Lol hell, I can put my bindings on when skating at top and no I am not using those stupid rear entry flow bindings.

[@Ihateduckface157]

@@Red1676 dude you're so cool.

[@cristianamirunamoraru8369]

Enjoyed this more than apple's presentation for iphone X

[@aarontrego6242]

Cristiana Miruna Moraru Haha yea. Only difference is that these don’t cost $1000

[@Red1676]

Man, I enjoy watching a dumpster fire over watching any apple presentation. Atleast with a dumpster fire, you get enjoyment out of hearing glass shattering.

[@Powder148]

Been riding sideways since 91 and these are the bees knees. I think the comfort alone is worth getting them. I was one of those guys, “ah, they had Step ins 20 years ago”! Then I tried them and I was completely blown away and ate my own words. What I like about them? Boots are the comfiest I’ve ever owned, better than Vans better than 32 better than even my beloved Nike boots that I swore were he greatest boot ever made. never had BOA before and seems like I’ve been missing out. So easy to get the boot on and off. No pressure points from straps! Don’t lie, you know what I’m talking about if your a true rider. pressure points on the toes is no existent. And light! These bindings don’t weight as much as my Unions which makes my entire setup feel less weighted down. I’ve never really been a Burton guy but damn they got this done right. Check back here in 5 years and tell me I was right, these bindings and other brands to follow will change the way people connect to their boards. Great job Burton.

[@grigorypostnikov9319]

Great to hear the opinion of the guy that tried it out. What do you think about very unpleasant snow conditions for every binding system - wet sticky fresh snow that compresses to the ice in seconds under you boot and around it. Is this system sensitive to such issues?

[@Shredderof_POWDA]

Grigory Postnikov Only experience with the actual product would be able to answer that question. I know I have struggled with any click in, step in binding from the past with snow pack, but these have an awesome concept to negate that. Can't wait to demo or pick up a pair

[@Powder148]

I would say that you are gonna run into the issue in poor, wet conditions with any binding, strap or no strap. Just got back from riding today and many people asked me questions about the bindings with the most asked question about how to get your foot into the binding in deep snow. I would say you gonna have the exact same issue with strap bindings in deep snow so there is no difference. And if you think about it there’s actually less to worry about. Just think about it, I’ve had Union binding strap buckles made of magnesium snap, on the mountain, in very cold weather. I’ve had straps fall off on the mountain making me go to the ski resort shop to “fix” the strap which usually means getting a generic strap to make due. I’ve had screws pop off lost forever on the mountain. I actually saw a binding strap that fell off someone’s binding at the resort laying next to the ticket counter with a sign saying “is this yours”!!! Made me laugh!!! I told my buddy after riding 4 days so far on these Step Ons im selling all my strap bindings, my Unions, my Bent Metals they are gone. Never going back to straps. I’m telling you these are the bees knees and I don’t even like Burton! Just FYI I’ve been riding for since the early 90s so I know what I’m talking about, trust me.

[@Len_M.]

sonndaugherty Never tried BOA? I bought the first ever Snowmobile Boots from the company that Burton bought the BOA technology from and haven’t ever looked back. I love BOA on Helmets, etc, too.

[@crumpledpaper8897]

Excited for this. As a kid snowboarder it’s hard to get out on the slopes and I want to spend my time the best and this would negate the time strapping in, good job guys keep doing this!!!! This has a bright future and as a kid I and positive that in the future these will be the norm. Good job

[@kibblevert]

Im just glad Jake got to live to see this innovation become a reality. A dream of many for years.

[@chaseeckhart4298]

5:26 "it feels like i have an actual strap on"

[@adamshepard2085]

lmao

[@benq994]

that's what she said

[@TheSpanky122]

🤣

[@seanbrenchley]

benq994 - Guys...GUYS!! Check it, she said it....and then he said....that she, in fact, said it! DAAAAAMMMMNNN she got hella BURNT!!! 🔥🔥😱🔥🔥

[@me-ml2td]

Kek

[@MANNEN_]

Thats cool, now I don't have to wait for my boarder friends to strap on every run. Thanks from a skiier :)

[@BenHawkinsvids]

haha my thoughts exactly

[@genso877]

Sooo... You're gonna buy these for all your friends? You sir must have a lot of money lying around.

[@ahtoshkaa]

when you're not snowboarding for the first time in your life you can strap in your back leg in under 15 seconds. i guess it is too much time for some people

[@walkingmonument]

Anton Black I agree with you but this way cooler. It just looks so gratifying to step in and ride off

[@alexanderwoehrleitner1158]

try an sp

[@congojackshootsu9304]

I’m picking up the 2021 version in about a week. I’ve been watching a lot of reviews and doing a lot of research. I cannot wait! So stoked!

[@xezzee]

How was the experience? Asking as someone who considering getting these.

[@stephencain3467]

tbh it sounds like this was jake burtons one last great innovation in the world of snowboarding before he left us thanks man for everthing

[@Devtac-]

As a snowboarder who has left conventional bindings behind and moved into the step on system 100%, I own 2 pairs of the 2022 Step on Genesis and I absolutely love them! All the R&D, Money and time paid off. I really Enjoy them

[@Seanelliottoc]

Bloody hell guy's!!! SMASHED IT 😎

[@rafaelkrauss]

As a design engineer and snowboard rider, this was really cool to watch! I love my Step on and would never switch back to regular bindings. You guys really nailed it, awesome job! Congratulations!

[@rossgooding7423]

Struck by the focus of these designers and engineers-great job Burton! RIP Jake.

[@JohnTheBaptised]

Product reviewers have glaringly not picked up on the fact the base plates (center locking hub) are flexible. This allows for amazing control like traditional systems give. This flex is ingenious and matched with my resurrected Burton Canyon 181 with a three hole mount has provided precise riding and control. Also the convenience is self-explanatory. Thanks Jake for taking the time to develop this revolutionary binding system which I have 33 days on this season to date. Cheers.

[@bomb_and_gouge]

to all the haters: yes, click on system has been around for ages. This is new because it got the feel of a strap on binding.

[@HiImRawr]

Horatio Caine They come out with a new video every winter showing how this year's step in bindings are the amazing ones and all the rest were crap lol

[@stephensimon5013]

Horatio Caine ur gay

[@nickwoodward819]

to you: you're an idiot, but that's ok

[@Kechaix]

Step on not strap on .... thats something totally different

[@st88646]

ive got some flow bindings and theyre great. i can get my foot fastened in my bindings in seconds while sitting on the chairlift. i dont even need to be standing to get in them to tighten them.

[@rodyoung8090]

Got mine 2 years ago got about 80 plus days of riding in them. Still work as well as new. I'm 62 and it's great I don't even have to sit down cause it's hard to get up LOL. Long live Burton.

[@aviramsewak8967]

What happened to it? KZbin recommending this video in 2020 and I've never heard of or seen these before right now.

[@newworldsucks]

2021 now. Just found them for sale. Why have i never heard about it wtf

[@State3ever]

2021 now, they have been sold out at most shops since they debuted. I haven’t been able to get my hands on them at Whistler, Keystone or Breck over the last two seasons.

[@Rspsand07]

They're quite expensive, but they're sold out basically everywhere, so people are riding them. 650$ for the stiff boot

[@Syrinx14]

REVIEW: Just spent a week with my buddies step on setup on my board. Riding 40% park, 40% out of bounds/powder, 10% ripping straightline down the mountain, 10% other shit, at Whistler and Sunshine/Lake Lousie.. Bindings performed well in all circumstances. I did have slight issues putting them on in powder, but no more then you'd have for a strap binding, just clearing out snow under the boot. Worked well in some very cold conditions in Alberta, down to -25 C. They are just as responsive as traditional bindings in terms of board control. I didn't feel limited in what I could do, and felt comfortable with putting a lot of stress and force on them. I will say it did take a day for me to truly feel like that. The first morning I didn't throw anything more than some 3's and 5's on medium jumps, and wasn't torquing them in and out of turns at high speed. Then one run I finally felt like I wasn't pushing the binding past its limits, and I was able to start pushing my own skills again without popping a foot out accidentally. Learned how to rodeo in them, and would have felt fine trying to learn cork 7's if I had more time, so if your a park rat these are a viable option as well. All in all they function at pretty much the same level as strap on bindings. Will I personally buy these? Probably not, simply because when I went back to my old bindings and boots, I realized how much I like feeling the top strap on my foot. I just personally like feeling the strap push into my boot when I carve hard, or butter or whatever. If I didn't switch back, I probably would have got used to it completely and not notice that anymore. That being said, that is just a personal preference and I have personally recommended to a few friends and customers that they check these out when looking at new setups.

[@berferina]

I have 2 off them, and i realy love them..

[@michelleroy2444]

Do you need a Burton board to or can you put it on any board

[@buenomini]

@@michelleroy2444 any board

[@RobertSchmitt]

Just got mine a few weeks ago and have been 3 times. I LOVE them. amazing engineering. Kudos to the team.... you've made snowboarding so much more convenient and fun!

[@chrisleonard827]

This has been available for the last 3 years...what rock was I buried under when this came out!!! 😳😳😳

[@HibaSSful]

THIS IS BURTON , that’s why we love you guys !! Burton up to the bone!!!!

[@DimSumDom]

The one thing that made me cautious about the Step On's was whether they could take a beating and if they would eject under strong pressure/pull. After watching this I'm confident they'll handle it. After 13 years of riding Cartels it's time to move on to these. From all boarders around the world, thank you Burton.

[@tawilsey]

I still rock the original Burton step-ins from 1999 on an old 1995 155 Burton Twin. Still holding on and working well after so many years of abuse. Park and freeride for 25 years on the board and 20 years on the bindings still going strong. I tried flow bindings for a bit but hateß the function so I went back to my Burton ones.

[@DWSOutdoors]

WTF Why am I so out of the loop! This is a game changer and now I am contemplating going with these!

[@76tigga]

I can appreciate the trial and error of the R&D efforts when I watch this vid. The set backs. The failures. So glad Burton was the company that funded this effort and introduced something that I would consider disruptive to the industry. This tech seems legit. There will be a demographic for strap-in users, and there will be a demographic for step-on users. If the tech works just as good as strap-in, but does it in a way that saves my energy from bending over to strap-in, I am sold.

[@westxdirt]

As a engineer I can really appreciate the process involved in creating this. Props Burton 🤙

[@trex2957]

I can say the hammocks and gas pedals are under-engineered, flimsy, and easy to fall/break/lose, if they do not specificy periods of replacement of the toe clips, AND make them available then these are patently dangerous - by 65 days I could pull my rear boot out of the binding by applying less than 30lb of lift... with another lift/twist I could disengage the heel. This could happen in a big fall. Lots of talking about engineering.... But this product feels like 3d modeling prototype sent straight to market. Secure the Genesis highback with more than a single pop rivet... and plastic teeth that break... Secure the gas pedal with more that plastic teeth that release/bend/fail... I had 2 fall off/get lost and even found another guys... Reinforce the toebox seam on the photons instead of the rest of the boot being stiff and FAILING across that seam - both boots from day 40-65 failed completely. For few weeks these were great but they need work. I'm not an engineer - I'm a snowboarder.

[@YoitsFknMario]

This is so revolutionary!! I wish my skis had step on bindings!!

[@captfalconXX]

LOL

[@fudhater8592]

Tried mine for the first time today, worked flawlessly! Heel-to-toe response is unreal!

[@mylessavage9801]

Do you even exist?. At least put a profile picture so we can pretend.

[@fudhater8592]

Yes, I exist. Thanks for asking.

[@jerusdc]

I STILL have my old version Burton Step in's (17 years old now?). Just bought the new version and what an incredible progression. Rode them the last two days at Stowe and I loved them. Always love connecting on the chair lift and riding past the people sitting on their cold butts at the top of the hill lol.

[@bucko1138]

Switch made a good high back step in with soft boots that worked great a decade ago.

[@GrahamStw]

Yeah I used to love my Switch Team X bindings, but the boots were heavy and hard to find.

[@dottorb7054]

They still ride great but comparing Flyaway BOAs to today's boots (2018) and the weight difference is incredible.

[@nkpgbmx]

First, I can never afford to buy this, but I think its revoluting! This video made tears in my eyes, I feel the happiness of all staff and crew when they smile and know they succeed. I love snowboarding more than anything else, and I am a bmx/mountainbike guy really. But one day riding a snowboard makes me happy for a very long time! Just wish I had this Burton Step on, new bindings, boots and some winterchlothes. It would my life much better here in Sweden :) Sorry for my bad English.. /Stefan

[@opfreakx]

Wide boot please. Day 1 purchase.

[@mcquanto]

7:09 that amazing carving shows what this binding is capable of. the angle is so high and charging is so hard. with high back glued to boots the toe side turn immediately bend up the entire board to bite deeply into the snow

[@broodewd]

first rule of buying new tech. don't ever buy the first generation. If this is around in another 3 years I'll consider it.

[@jacesaces15]

Conor Lydon well this isnt really first gen. This tech has been floating around ever since i started boarding 10 years ago, and even before that. I think if you bought it now you’d be pleased. I think they best reason to wait is to see what other companies do with the idea and once that happens the price will also go down.

[@Pivitrix]

yeah, don't buy it. Wait for it to crash and burn, the project abandoned since they don't think there is any interest/demand. The people who invested in the tech now bankrupt.

[@DoPtRiGGa]

It's Burton and you can literally see at a minimum 10 gens they show failing in the video.... lol cmon

[@HerbaMachina]

I own a pair they're actually pretty great

[@macbeasty]

I bought the first generation. There were a few issues, primarily with the heel cleats, but Burton sent me replacements every time they engineered out the problems. I love them now, they are incredible.

[@rogerknowles4217]

Love it! I’m so looking forward to using my Step ONs in France in January 2022!!!! No longer getting hassled by the Skiers in my group, not more wet pants amongst other things!

[@sampletext3433]

Thats some good shit there. I used these last season and it was awesome

[@stewartgrant1314]

Nice to see they tested these out at Ohau a tiny ski field in NZ with that amazing lake behind, yeeaaaahhhh!

[@HtutWin]

Nice mate! I saw that too! :) NZ represent! :) I only started snowboarding last year. I realised that there are plenty of places in the northern hemisphere to go to ski and snowboard... but not in the southern hemisphere. And we have a few good ones to go to in our own backyard! Not to mention Cardrona where the Olympians and X games champs come to train in when it's their summer! :) Totally blessed.

[@АлексейСмолин-с2э]

Пацаны вообще ребята! Четко!👍

[@TheAssassinPanda]

I loved so much looking at your development process. Having that speed to rapid prototype, test and go back to make changes sounds like a dream job

[@edgymachine]

The problem I personally have with Step Ons is I can't make them tight enough. Just my opinion, but I need them really tight

[@wrinkle66]

With these, your heel is locked in. Your toes are locked in. Heel to toe response is faster than all the strap bindings I have have used over the years.

[@PNWLiving1725]

Got mine. Its the best! Will never change. So responsive!

[@svmz7676]

IMO the real test will be if the top guys like Terje, etc... use them as their go-to binding or if they use them only to market them!

[@maxnguyen2875]

sVMZ heard Danny Davis was using them all summer

[@Breeder333]

After an injury i rocked a pair of the old skool Burton step ins on my old BMC and loved them. Everyone gave me shit for wearing them and i never cared one bit. Cant wait to give these a try. 35 years of skating and snowboarding has taken a toll on the body so something easy like this sounds real nice.

[@ryanbatt6594]

They make it look easy jumping into these bindings but the first thing I did when I got mine was try and jump in and the edge broke off but luckily my local shop replaced it hahahaha

[@benjaminribnick9626]

Got my first pair today, can't wait to ride them! Thank you Burton!

[@ElDukeAy]

I want!!!! But soooo much money. :(

[@caneronfranck9004]

Yay

[@harrisonevans131]

ElDukeAy stleast it’s the bundle

[@axeledwards4162]

Ikr

[@ryanlough6145]

how much is it?

[@NoiseSignal]

@@ryanlough6145 160 for the binding and 600 for the boots you need on them 760 in total. (euro) (860 USD)

[@MrEpr194]

I'm a little late to the party, but here are my 0.002 cents on these. I have a set of old-school Liquid step-on bindings that I've been using for umm, 15-20 years? Not sure, too long. I fondly remember getting dirty looks from older riders when I would just get off the lift and without stopping, click in and go. Anyway, the soles started to separate and I was frantic to find a system that kept me from having to sit on my butt and strap in. I was so spoiled by getting off the lift, clipping my toe in and then, stepping back to lock-in and go. A tube of shoe glue helped me get another season of riding with my old system and when I finally heard about the Burton system, I said, "I got to have them!" Couldn't find them. Out of stock everywhere. :( I finally found them this season, but it wasn't easy and that's not the story. I have to say, that they feel more planted than my old step-in system. I do feel more control and feedback. I'm still getting used to how this system locks in and releases. The heel in first followed by the toes is a bit tricky compared to the toe clip system. I've managed to step-on and get locked in a few times, but I usually have to sit and press down on my toes to get the side clips to lock in. Stepping out, the toe clips can sometimes stick, but that could just be me not using the correct motion. I like them and can't wait to do more riding with this system except, now my son wants a set. :)

[@Logan-ge5qm]

I'm just concerned about the deterioration of toeside response with this system. You can have a packed out old pair of boots that have lost rigidity and get the response from your straps. I ride diodes and love them but feel like step ons wouldn't last. Still really cool and innovative though but I think you would have to replace your boots more often to not sacrifice performance.

[@Cryptiiix]

Now its time for Burton to up the boot game

[@mushieslushie]

Toe straps do help, but the high back does most of the work, unless you have a no back. I've ridden with broken toe straps and been fine. I do agree the toe clips probably will get loose or have more play in them over time, but so does a toe strap.

[@Powder148]

Straps wear out too. I have to replace my ladder straps a lot during the season. But I ride a lot might not be a issue for people that ride a coupe times a year.

[@Logan-ge5qm]

mushieslushie I'm not thinking about the toe straps at all, heel straps are where i get a massive amount of response when I'm riding

[@Logan-ge5qm]

sonndaugherty Replacing a ladder or even an entire strap is a lot cheaper than an entire set of boots prematurely

[@kraay89]

I've been using the FLow reclining HiBack bindings for years and i can not overstate the time it saves and how much of a difference it makes in the snowboarding experience to not have to ratchet in every time. It deceases fastening time by at least a factor 10. Making it actually faster usually then any of my skiing friends who need to twist the strap of their ski-poles around their wrist. I can only imagine this increasing that difference. Just step out of the lift and Goooooo!

[@scottt3269]

This is a great concept and I don't doubt the work that went into it. Burton is an industry leader in R&D. But don't get it twisted. The ultimate reason for this binding platform is money. Many people love Burton bindings and boards, but not their boots; or they love Burton boots, but not the bindings. With the step-on, you trap people into buying the boots AND the bindings, not one or the other. The same is true with the 3d hole pattern on older burton decks and the channel system on newer burton boards. Burton bills it as "revolutionary" and that might be true, but the real aim of systems like these is to require riders to buy all or most of their gear from burton, rather than mixing and matching. Eventually, another company will release boots that are compatible with the step-on bindings, just like they did with the 3D hole pattern and the channel system, and Burton will move on to their next "revolution in snowboarding."

[@thenamesdrew2]

call it the apple of alpine adventures

[@ortor]

I agree. Bought the Ruler and the step on bindings, but had to return them, because the boots just didn't hug my feet well. Gonna wait a year and see what they will offer.

[@Dnt_Push]

A company trying to make money!!??!! What are they thinking! Bastards!

[@psirus89]

Youre absolutely right in everything what youve said..But what should they do instead? At some point they reach market saturation with their current products and then a company has to release new products to stay in the market. Why not being revolutionary at the same time? These are all big words, but thats how business works. If they dont reach a critical mass theyll move on with another project. Doesnt mean, the products are garbage or useless. A better click binding is not something that would be useless if you ask me. They would be alone, dominating that market and thats good business. At some point other competitors will join in, the price will drop, money for further development wouldnt be profitable, so they move on to the next project. Thats a textbook good company if you ask me. I really thought, that the video was great and personally I thought, Burton looks like a fun place to work at. Of course you dont see the stress and frustration, during all these failed prototypes. At some point some executive came in and reminded them that they have a deadline, maybe. Butat least it looked like, the engineers have a really cool job and are happy coming into work everyday, especially after the first reactions on their project. Nobody is forcing you to buy it.

[@SnakeVenomTV12191]

true but most boarders hate having to sit down and strap up every time you get off a lift.

[@FG-lq4pz]

Donna is an absolute queen of women empowerment. Jake = Legend. I remember when I was in Friday program up in stowe, earlier 2000's and Donna was teaching me falling feather technique in what was than their version of step on was at the time.

[@jimspotswood277]

This is really cool, but the beauty of traditional boots is how light they are and how well they hike in the backcountry.

[@trex2957]

They also last longer than 10 weeks snowboarding. (my experience). My Burton ruler strap boots look like new with 40-50 days riding. Step on Photon boots started unravelling by day 40, by 70 the whole toe seam of both boots were gone.

[@MetroxFX]

Thats so cool that this system have a comeback! My dad just have an Step in bindung since 1970 i think and it's still working but now his boots looking really damaged. So perfect timing to buy the new Step on model :D

[@niskanen19]

still waiting for the day when big air tricks will be like monster tricks in SSX on-tour lol

[@landokhan]

What? This is crazy amazing! Thank you Burton. I’m sold.

[@acemannw]

I wish all of my snowboarder friends would buy these. I get sick of waiting for them.

[@tjrysanek9019]

These are next on the wish list

[@ZenkiBuilds]

My friend has these and when ever snow gets stuck in them he has to sit around for like 5 min with a littile took getting all the snow out

[@wrinkle66]

These self tighten on the heel with a ratchet. When you step into any binding in powder or slushy conditions you would normally brush the snow away. No difference with this binding. The advantage with these step ons is the heel cleat has two locking positions so when there is some snow in the binding the heel still locks in and self tightens on a heel turn or on an ollie - as the snow dislodges. I live in Colorado and have been riding these for 3 seasons, 50+ days/ year and 700,000+ vert ft/ year. Not a single issue.

[@fudhater8592]

Then he's not doing it right

[@theskillets]

Love my Step On bindings/boots (on my Deep Thinker!) For this 90's kid snowboarder these bindings are revolutionary as I get older.

[@kahelekoki6215]

Ballers will buy first then low ballers buy from them thus the circle of life of the burton step ins begin

[@Liontaryist]

I've got 3 days on my pair of Step Ons with Photon Boots. Next level comfort and performance. Still feels too good to be true.

[@1lifeonearth]

Just think about getting off a chairlift and boarding away like the skiers do, fantastic!

[@Thadnill]

That's what i basically do and strap on while gliding lol

[@2xjtn]

I was an early adopter of the Step-In back in '99. Never had any problems with the system - it was great! I could see why some didn't like them - the boots had to be made ultra stiff due to the lack of a traditional strap. Guess as the sport evolved into higher performance tricks etc, it didn't work very well for the advanced riders. I am anxious to try this v2.0, looks amazing.

[@fudhater8592]

Burton has 4 different options for Step On boots, which are just modified versions of the non Step On models

[@ronniegogs]

I don't snowboard.. Dunno why I was recommended this video.

[@FobusHolsters]

You guys are absolutely revolutionary HEROES!!! Thank you!

[@SuperOranBerry]

I wonder if Scott Stevens is gonna do anything with this

[@JoeyPaone]

SuperOranBerry he doesn’t ride Burton

[@deckmonkey1459]

They invented it so everyone can try to be like him. I can't wait to see Bieber finger flip to lipslide on his Instagram.

[@numbasixx]

Scotty Stevens doesn't use bindings.

[@loganmills5180]

kr3wGLD13579 if he used Burton, it would be to start a fire...

[@CalDeRosia]

He would have so much fun on these! He rides union bindings though!

[@HtutWin]

I thought that some of the breathtaking shots of the alps were captured in Switzerland. After close inspection, I realised those views are from Lake Ohau skifields in my backyard of New Zealand! Wow!

[@snaisbitt]

My photon Step on boots broke 2nd time out, left foot BOA wouldn't release.. pried off with screwdriver, right one the boot strap broke out of the boot, Burton says "I pay to ship", 399.00 boots Burton should pay for shipping on their Product!!!

[@hotshotservices5785]

Good job Burton can't wait to get a pair and tell everyone how awesome they are

[@coopermccom2316]

Sitting at the top of the mountan binding in with my buddys throwing snowballs at the slow guy is somerhing your missing out on witth step on binding.

[@Bongwatabaptist]

i have step ons and there so good!!! i had them last year but this year they made them even better because when im at mount saint louis with my group, im always the first ready. thanks burton for the amazing bindings!

[@devilchild1017]

But how does a system like this overcome snow packing under the sole of the boot?...

[@coops5060]

It probably doesnt, theres a reason clickers were phased out in 2000

[@wrinkle66]

Self tightening ratchet on the heel. You're still locked in and when the snow or slush displaces the heel locks down further. Not an issue.

[@subieguymark68]

WOW. Jake looks old. I first met Him in 1986 my 2nd year of snowboarding in Burlington when we were on a summer family trip. Store wasn't even open but he happened to be their and opened up for my parents and i and gave us a personal tour. Have been a burton fan since and now @ 50 years old and more then 30 boards later all burton still a fan.

[@shrimpfriedrice494]

Wow! They should do the same thing with skis.... oh wait.

[@strangerpainter]

the sucky thing about skiis is that the boots are uncomfortable as hell, thats all snowboarders benefit. so maybe we can also then make ski boots comfortable.

[@shrimpfriedrice494]

The way to make ski boots comfortable is to get ones that actually fit you. Ski boots aren't uncomfortable if you get the right ones.

[@strangerpainter]

@@shrimpfriedrice494 If you have ever snowboarded?...then you would know that ski boots are nowhere near as comfortable as snowboard boots. Maybe at least they can work on it.

[@shrimpfriedrice494]

@@strangerpainter There are plenty of ski boots that are made to be comfortable, but they sacrifice downhill performance in doing so. A soft flexing ski boot will never have good performance. If you actually had any knowledge on the subject, you would know this

[@strangerpainter]

@@shrimpfriedrice494 i dont have any knowledge on this, im just saying maybe they can try to be a bit more innovative on the ski boot as well. you should never say never.

[@mortonuhv]

Wish I could have been around to see this. Congratulations Burton!

[@taniorawiiremu8373]

As a skier I have no idea what I'm doing here...

[@wrinkle66]

Cos you rock man!

[@davidshevchuk8885]

I have been dreaming of a binding like this. I was always thinking if skiers can simply step onto their skis and ride why can't boarders do the same. Awesome!

[@wrinkle66]

You won't regret it. I live in Colorado and have been riding these for 3 seasons, 50+ days/ year and 700,000+ vert ft/ year. Not a single issue.

[@johnc2363]

now make it affordable lmao

[@Zarrx]

buy used

[@Gamper1]

the more people buy it the more affordable it will be so just order 1 billion of them

[@noodlewhale5328]

maybe not anytime soon since their development took a lot of effort, time, and money and they need to make that money back. Its a business after all.

[@Yeti1080]

Amazing boot binding lots of response heel to toe and for and aft thanks Burton for being a leader in this sport again keep up the good work PSIA Burton custom X Step on system

[@camwheel]

Could just get flow bindings and save about 800 dollars. And you don't have to get new boots

[@camwheel]

Too old to care

[@camwheel]

I don't doubt that these are awesome bindings, and would totally love to have a pair. But I don't ride enough in the season to justify spending that much on them.

[@josephmurray9585]

Flow all the way baby!

[@roderik1990]

Ugh, I thoroughly hate the feel of flow bindings, the heel flexes far too much in those. And your boot sits so dang loose in them, all confidence goes out the window.

[@MrJamocity]

Okay, this is officially on my must have list for next season.

[@trex2957]

Don't get the genesis - both hammocks fell off. I'd recommend Klew. Or wait for burton to address a LOT of failings. Ask the sales person how much replacement toe clips are. Ask them why they only have a one year high back warranty... But if you are beginner, but able to stand and ride off lifts with them they are pretty cool - just carving these things fell apart.

[@MrJamocity]

@@trex2957 glad you said this. I've been riding for over 20 years. definitely don't want those kind of issues.

[@trex2957]

@@MrJamocity yeah I heard from Burton what happened to me very unusual, that all these parts can be replaced, that they have or know some other person that used these a lot no problem...But I genuinely wonder if anyone has used these much... Most users get a 7-14 days a year. I got 75 days last season. My xp was lost gas pedal by day 20, replaced and tied down the new one or would have lost again. Left hammock lost by day 30. Right hammock lost by day 50. These are integrated to the highback so need a whole new highback. Goodluck if outside a year (one year on highback). No response from EU Burton despite promises and 6-8 weeks trying.. Boot toe seams starting to fail day 40. By day 70 both toe seams completely gone. Day 50-70 rear toe clip increasingly unreliable. By day 70 rear toe cip releasing with light upward pressure. Any heel turn releasing toe, but heel stayed locked. Snow trapping under the boot toe during riding... I'm checking out flow or clew because I did like the off the lift ease.

[@yungbg7531]

did they ever even show how to get out of the bindings?

[@Syfes]

there's a little lever on the side that detaches the heel stub, then you twist out your foot.

[@turtlezed]

yes, watch it again mate....8:41

[@Raketbaever]

Its kinda obvious wtf, also didnt you pay any attention? 4:41 check the right side, 4:47 check left side (different angle) and @ 8:40 also here and there you see a little "lever" on the side its kinda obvious lol

[@bodecurilla9528]

YUNG BG nope

[@bloore]

Once you put them on you're trapped on the board forever. Hope you're prepared for that.

[@MrAntistress]

I've been riding step bindings for 10 years since 1998... no issues, still in working order

[@xcivproductions8200]

Anyone riding regular that is willing to run half and half ;) straps in front step in the back :p

[@nalder1093]

smart guy, split the cost. unfortunately all my boarder friends are goofy

[@pepepepert]

I love my old step ins. They worked great.

[@wrinkle66]

These are so much better. 3 seasons - love 'em.

[@HOLOB0X]

Dafuq? These were around for years and Burton actin like they developed cold fusion

[@shredtheknarknar2013]

HOLOBOX but you see they made it viable. I owned a super early version of step ons (non burton) and they were dogshit. Got a pair of these last season and I honestly can’t tell the difference between straps and these.

[@michaelfowler1]

kudos to product development team, I'll remain skeptical until I can try for myself, but it seems like they've done this the right way. Good job burton.

[@gazerzgarage9487]

Has anyone ever just put ski bindings and boots on a board?

[@bjornvogelaar5892]

pretty sure they actually do this for slalom boarding

[@wrinkle66]

you would need a 20" wide board :0

[@wouteradriaansens227]

This should go viral

[@fimpson]

if you would like to step into your bindings, ride skis ;)

[@carlos.18]

No.

[@Smitty0693]

Or use these new bindings and ride a snowboard.... wayyyyyy better than skiing

[@carlos.18]

.CJ. Calm down matw

[@turtlezed]

tut tut dude....

[@turtlezed]

tut tut dude...yeah your pic is a dude on ski's ?????

[@seanbergiers8564]

I still love watching this

[@truejadoon9303]

Too bad it cost 1200 dollars for the boot and binding set

[@mushieslushie]

If you are buying 2 sets, then yes.

[@Osprey1994]

Stay in school kid.

[@cardudeperson7208]

True Jadoon my friend found a set of boots for 10 bucks at a ski fair... geez what a steel we got!

[@antoniodelfino7737]

That’s insane

[@truejadoon9303]

mdillonmarshall dude you really need to calm down that's with shipping to the uk since they do not sell it hear

[@mushieslushie]

Please have plenty of these available for Burton demo days.

[@ast453000]

Burton is the Apple of snowboarding. Copy something that's been around for ages. Pretend like you just invented it. Advertise the shit out of it. And charge absurd prices for it.

[@Hachiae]

except they genuinely innovated and improved the problems that made this option not viable before.

[@emmanuelsguidetominnesotav4396]

True in a lot of ways

[@cichlidbro8566]

First point is on, skip the 2nd and the 3rd one, the 4th is just good, practical business sense and as for 5.. depends on how you look at it. If it's new.. there's usually an added cost to it because you have to offset all those R & D costs.

[@YoMamasCasa]

I absolutely love mine... will never go back.

[@rhidiandavies1991]

Okay great. But why the insane $1000+ price gouge? Is this just a case of "we have the patent so fuck you"? Or are you making the boots and bindings out of platinum?

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

Where are you coming up with these prices? The price for the Boot and binding combo ranges from $549 to $649 depending on the model you choose. Unless you are in a country where import costs are killing you?

[@SharkWithADrill]

Rhidian D engineering costs

[@SA-te7lh]

Got some brand new never worn rental photons, bindings, and board earlier. Cannot wait to pick them up next week and try them out. Tried one boot on during the rental, stepped in and heard all the clicks, already hooked. 👌✌👌

[@trex2957]

How'd you go on those? MY brand new photons fell apart by day 65. The toe box is unreinforced and basically sheared off from the forces being applies to the boot because of the toe clips. Could see the seams unraveling from day 40. I'm guessing these get ridden more by early intermediates that aren't doing the kind of aggressive carving and skids on ice I like... and maybe only for a week or two each season.

[@JoeyPaone]

Burton is the apple of snowboarding, they take something that has already been around for ages but pretend like they are revolutionary....

[@fudhater8592]

Please, point us to something like this that's been around for ages

[@alaricchen5979]

My dad had some old step on bindings from a sundance rental haha. They didn't have the highbacks or anything but I guess it's somewhat revolutionary.

[@JoeyPaone]

Fud Hater I’m pointing out that the step in binding have been around for ages.

[@carlos.18]

So true

[@Encrypt-]

Please watch the fucking video before commenting, they cover exactly this you bone head

[@nico_iannone]

I was apprehensive until I watched this. Thanks for forcing the sport to evolve for the better!

[@canadianpandagaming7569]

Im not buying Chinese made snowboarding gear

[@dat4151]

MrKickYouNdaNuts lmaooo

[@larryhouse2767]

Made in China. Still like 800 to 1000 Canadian dollars. Yeah I'll just bend over and strap up.