Burton Step On vs. CLEW Step-In Bindings | PARTS COMPARISON

[@brit1259]

Best comparison video that I have watched so far. Great close up clips

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

As a non step in fan, I'd choose the Clew. First, compatible with any boot. Second, you can hike and walk with your boots without risking any pieces because you can unstrap like a regular binding and your boots have no crucial hooks or something. The one thing I'd like to know, is the weight. I know that the step on are really light, but I don't know about the Clew. But anyway, Clew for me (if I had to choose).

[@felderosa]

in another video it mentions that the clew binding is a bit heavier, but i wonder how much heavier the burton stepon boots are vs regular boots.

[@WaterfallWhispering]

The CLEWs are dope! Super adjustable and can be dialed in for any size boot and shape! Been riding them all season, size 13 boot and 225lbs, no issues at all. Just quick riding after getting off the lift, don’t even need to stop to click in.

[@WitcraftPW]

you don't have to stop to click in with steps ons either lol

[@WaterfallWhispering]

@@WitcraftPW agreed however there is only one clip in the rear, and I don’t have to buy boots and bindings…Clew US also game me a military discount so Clews ftw with this snowboarder!

[@DiViNiTY1337]

@@WitcraftPW Regardless the Clew step in looks way more convenient and natural than the Burton step in

[@32srt32]

good luck finding parts when they break! nidecker supermatic is a better option.

[@WaterfallWhispering]

@@32srt32 3 yrs in…no signs of breaking down. 😂 don’t need luck

[@JdubbJdubb]

I just got my new clews. Trying them out tomorrow. Super stoked!

[@michaelruiz6735]

Thank you you put your time and thoughts together for perfect video explaining everything you need to know

[@bigwaveboats6731]

Thank you for the review. I think I am leaning towards the Clew. I have been riding K2 Clickers for the last 20 years and I blew out my boots on the cleat. I thought I was a K2 owner for life. This Clew binding makes a lot of sense! Love the idea and I love the fact that I don’t have to bend over as far to get out of my bindings. Love that they have performance in mind with no sloppy fit. Love that they dont have the issue of the K2 cleat getting clogged up with snow. Been there done that! This looks like the perfect binding! My kid told me about this and I was like no… we need to stick to the K2. After watching this video I think I like the idea of the Clew. Great job on the video!

[@waltciii3]

I'm a K2 guy also from way back 1998 or so. Updated my gear with K2 Compass Clickers 4 years ago. (Very Good). I also have Flow bindings on my Jones powder board but don't like them at all. I was looking at the Burton step ins but am not ready to pay for boots and bindings yet. At least with the Clew bindings I can still use my non Click boots.

[@rikyspinjitsu]

No sir. Did you not see clew has a bar UNDER the shoe? It will wear out / break. Planned obsolescence

[@thorsteng.8954]

@@rikyspinjitsu Why should it? It's not designed to do longer walks or apres ski, for that you just unstrap like with any ordinary binding.

[@Archontechnica]

@@rikyspinjitsu as a CLEW owner you would need to do a lot of running on concrete to break the binding under foot. I board on east coast ice and have yet to break the pair that I have

[@k2rider1964]

@@thorsteng.8954 It's fine. I've seen guys that have 100+ days on their CLEWs with literally no wear on them. 100 days is 5 years for me. Not a concern.

[@mikegentile13]

i've been riding the step-ons since they came out....love them!

[@swenmeusel4531]

Still have the Pre Ride binding from Clew, and am super satisfied. Since I can use my own shoes, I am as flexible as with a normal strap binding. In terms of stability, the clew binding is a good strap binding in no way inferior. A good step in all mountain binding at a fair price

[@poppysky2788]

do you know if the clew bindings will work with my burton board with a channel? Im fairly new with snowboarding so i dont really know if they will fit.

[@gooz]

As of 1/10/2022, CLEW bindings are sold out! They are available for pre-order at a discounted price of $379.99 (from $499.99), delivering December 2022.

[@poppysky2788]

Thank you for the video, I might buy the CLEW bindings but I don't know if it will fit my burton board with a channel in the board not the holes. Do you know if it will fit?

[@gooz]

@@poppysky2788 yes the CLEW bindings come with mounting discs that are compatible with the Burton Channel system :)

[@poppysky2788]

@@gooz thank you sooo much I’m subbing :)

[@gooz]

@@poppysky2788 you’re welcome! Thank you for subbing! I really appreciate it :)

[@biggkoz]

Excellent Video thanks for showing all the angles of the hook ins, especially the board flexing

[@willy235]

Have used the step on for one season, no problem with it and love it

[@Dallasrebar]

Great review. I went with the Burtons because they weigh less and Burtons are easy to sell and buy when needed.

[@tannercrowe4230]

Started riding the stepon two years ago and I love it. Pop off the lift stomp in and go. The best part is no more bending over or sitting in the snow! The review shows an akward entry and release for the stepon, thats now how I get in and out of em.

[@trex2957]

It's great if you are beginner and put zero pressure on the gear skidded turns, no carving etc. And only do a week or two each season. They might last for years that way. Good luck if you ride them with any sustained intensity.

[@tallperson117]

The Clews just seem like superior engineering.

[@cpreit8862]

Those are some knock-off Burton bindings

[@cpreit8862]

Their not knock off just the first dissing their is no toe or heal raise in the new bindings

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I like the clews more!

[@gooz]

Hey what’s up Johnathan! Thanks for commenting 😁

[@sb-of5jm]

Why

[@jamesturner2329]

The price is just ridiculous I’m chilling with my flow nx2 cx bindings

[@casperd2100]

i'd buy the clew bindings, but you're sponsored Johnathan! But I still believe you because I feel you have an honest character

[@SchneckenTrinkenFanta]

I can watch a 1h asmr video with this satisfying "click"

[@k2rider1964]

Very well done video. I have the Burton Step On's and I'm very happy with them but admittedly did thrash my pant leg by getting lazy. They also have a lil' play in the heel which I'd rather not have. I will be hitting the CLEWs next season. If for no other reason, the release point is 6" higher and every bit helps at my age.

[@trex2957]

Wit until the heel rubber depressed giving you another 4-5mm of lift... and the boots lose all rigidity failing at the toe seam (my xp photon). Then you'll get 20-25mm heel lift. Crap

[@andresk1685]

I wear size 10.5 shoes so I bought Burton size 10.5 snow boots and bindings. The 10.5 were too tight and I had to rent a regular 11 boot with a rented board for that day. I couldn't return the 10.5 boots/bindings because I guess they were "used". I then bought a size 11 bindings and snow boots and they were still too tight. I am thinking of just getting the CLEW step-in bindings after having terrible experience with Burton.

[@matt7984]

Love the idea, i just need to see some more reviews of people actually using them.. seems hard to find. Very interested though

[@boondin2430]

U should look up johnathon buckhouse almost all his vids are him using the clew step ons

[@cameronharris2862]

Looked like ton of play in the burton ones. Think I'll order the clews and try them next season

[@llxMIMICxll]

There’s a newer version that accounts for the excessive play.

[@nelsonsoaresusa]

Did you?

[@Kay86S]

I change know from step on to clew. I like the technique behind the step on, but my toes are much to wide for this system. After one or two rides my toes hurt so much that I couldn’t enjoy the riding. For next season I choose the clew.

[@rollingedges9469]

Great review! I have ridden flow nx2 gt's for 5 season's and still pefer the design. But clew is a cool idea thats been done over a few times in the past but hopfully at the price parts are available. Someone is gonna break these. Shred safe!🤙🇺🇸

[@yotaismygame]

Agreed. I have the same flows and I wouldn’t say they’re as easy as a step on binding but they’re easier and quicker than straps and you never have to get on your butt. Definitely a technique to using them.

[@InsaneGeraldo]

I have been using flow rear entry bindings since 2010 and still haven't found a replacement I like more.

[@andrelevesque2405]

Have been riding in Flow NX2 for 5 years, never been attracted by any Step-ons, but I’ll certainly be on the lookout for these bindings.

[@grabslide]

Burton boots suck nowadays

[@chrissiplayzyt9110]

Hey, when you tie the toestrap to its maximum is it possible to exit and entwr the binding this way or do you have to loosen up for that. I like my bindings quit firmly strapped so i would make them pretty hard closed

[@vertical8infinity]

Any issues with ice or snow buildup around metal latch mechanisms?

[@ap5672]

The front inner cleats on my 2019/20 step-ons have peeled off and have taken part of my sole with it. It is on my non-primary foot (with the most step in and outs). It was first used in March 2020 until May 2020, then the full season of 2020/21 (Dec 2020 - Apr 2021). The damage occured 1 month into the 2021/22 season (last week). It hasn't lasted 2 full seasons (ride average 2-3 times / week @ 2-3 hours per ride) before the cleats/sole peeling off. This is my first snowboard boot so I don't have a point of comparison vs other boots. Is this normal? How often do you change your boots.

[@ap5672]

I am an intermediate rider and mostly stays on the groomers at medium speed. As I said this is my first boot but it seems kind of fragile of the step-ons to barely last 2 seasons. Other than the cleat/sole peeling off the condition of the boots is mint.

[@MERCENARIE]

Are you going to give us a video on your personal opinions on these two bindings and what ones you prefer? Maybe an end of season review and comparison? I did appreciate the objective comparison.

[@gooz]

Hey MERCENARIE, I do plan on making an end of season opinion video! Thanks, I’m glad you appreciated the objective comparison-I tried to keep this video strictly informational.

[@curtispangrass6370]

great descriptive review, thanks!

[@badt2238]

I ordered clews due to the price. I have to wait till november 23 but they are half the price with not having to buy new boots.

[@tragik78]

Just got my Clew bindings tonight, excited to take them out.

[@stuzinno2913]

That was an awesome review…

[@RCGrid]

Agreed - most in depth video I’ve seen with either of these bindings so far

[@villi.netto.]

I was your 100 subscriber

[@gooz]

Hey Adam, thank you for subscribing and helping us reach 1,000! 😁🙏🏼

[@chadhelvey7827]

Fantastic video!

[@HellaWahnsinn1337]

The Clews are amazing ❣️

[@ryandmtb]

Love the review!!! 🥰

[@gooz]

Thanks Ryan! 😁🏂

[@gadrevach644]

Is there a record of accidents in any of the batidings ?

[@glenpayne1857]

Fantastic video.

[@AudreDBAer]

very well made video TYVM

[@iFlojoe]

I recently could test ride the step-on, the guy told me to lift the heel then slip out to the front (no twisting motion), can anyone confirm that this works better/is intended? I only find videos stating to twist out?

[@Superbigfatpig87]

I have burton step on, the twisting motion helps the 2 toe clips release, for me it is just a reliable method of getting out.

[@cjmania]

Step On si so easy ! Less time sitting More time to ride !

[@DHT2023]

When you want a visual detailed comparison review 🙌✊🙏

[@guilhermemoura1680]

I love the clever Clew solution, but Burton step-ons are on v2 already, so I see them as more reliable. I do hope enough people buy and like Clew so they stick around for next year with possible improvements. Mark regarding build quality, on video Clew bindings look plastic-y and cheap, is that how they feel in person?

[@gooz]

Hey Guilherme! The plastic of the CLEW bindings feels very solid and dense and the parts feel durable.

[@MERCENARIE]

I am happy that there is an alternative to the Step Ons now! Not only are they more accessible to consumers because they dont require proprietary boots, they will also push competition against Burton. Possibly reducing Burtons price and also pushing more innovation. Win Win for us consumers. I am personally going to wait for the V2 of the CLEW bindings so I can fully benefit from the improvements. Maybe Burton will open their product to more manufacturers?

[@CloodyTube]

they won't have a v2 for next year so we will have to wait more years for that

[@SispeharOfficial]

@@CloodyTube I thought they're currently selling the third version of the binding?

[@SispeharOfficial]

ah ok, to answer myself, these are called Freedom 1.0, but they had previous models with the same system.

[@calvinmulraine736]

Great review

[@WitcraftPW]

4:37 you said the step ons didn't have any flex options, that's not true. The boots are the flex options, your binding flex becomes your boot flex.

[@gabrieldumont5115]

hi the clew binding fit on burton board with channel fix ? like my flying attendent

[@gooz]

Hi Gabriel, yes the CLEW bindings work with the Burton channel mounting system. It’s compatible with your board 👍🏼

[@bostonsixx9225]

Awesome video. Just getting back into boarding with my 8 year old daughter our 2nd season together. I've rode on 3 burton se7en boards and my last one is finally delaminating. Any advice on what took the place of the se7en?. Those claws are going to be my next purchase now that I saw your video. I lost both toe ramps on my custom LTDs from 2008 lol

[@gooz]

Hey bostonsix x, It looks like the Burton Kilroy took place of the Se7en. I saw that the Se7en is a twin camber park-oriented board with a sintered base, blunted tips, and a flex rating of 4. After doing some research, I found that the Kilroy has all of those same features! I hope that helps! You can use code GOOZ10 for 10% off CLEW bindings 🙂 And that’s awesome you’re getting back into boarding with your daughter! 😁

[@gooz]

Here’s where I got that info: www.the-house.com/9858btse10zz-burton-snowboards snowboardingprofiles.com/burton-kilroy-twin-review-freestyle-snowboard www.burton.com/us/en/p/mens-burton-kilroy-twin-camber-snowboard/W22-195331.html

[@bostonsixx9225]

Update: I took a huge jump and bought a capita doa before I saw your reply. I also ordered clew bindings for October 22 😞 I'm going to pre order the bataleon evil twin as well. Keep up the great reviews brother

[@gooz]

@@bostonsixx9225 nice!! I hear a lot of good things about both the Capita DOA and Bataleon Evil Twin! Hope you enjoy your new setups and the CLEW bindings when you get them eventually. Thanks! Will do and I appreciate it😁

[@sotheamam1244]

Hi...here a dumb question for you. Will this binding fit the santa Cruz board

[@gooz]

Hey Sothea Mam, yes both bindings will fit on a Santa Cruz snowboard! Santa Cruz uses 2x4 mounting patterns which both the CLEW and Burton bindings are compatible with.

[@matteobruni6958]

hi, what about nidecker supermatic?

[@gooz]

Hi Matteo, I preordered the Supermatics and I plan on reviewing and making comparison videos once they arrive

[@Jiggityjax]

Yo you can adjust the toe ramp to be closer to the cleat

[@ondrejkviz9653]

Bruh. I wish I knew about Clew before buying Step On last week.

[@broxzmynchang-stroman4360]

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[@bukchoiii]

you made the right choice. clew's not gonna be around long enough.

[@orsschuler6159]

Nice vid

[@Raydio6]

Which one did YOU like better?

[@gooz]

Hey Raydio FPV, I’ll be answering that in my full review!

[@krystynasingleton7911]

So much movement in the Burtons? Why are they designed that way? Seems like the Clew is more stable 🤔

[@sotheamam1244]

Great video thanks, I know what I want now I think clew is better, save money on boots

[@leonamadeusivkovic911]

That wiggle room on the step ons looks scary idk why

[@Shadowfeaux]

picked up the '22 burton step on binding (with the new toe catch) and photon boots last Thursday, and tried them out yesterday for the first time. Fortunately I needed both boots and bindings anyways. Stepping in for the first time was a little awkward having to aim your heel first, but after a couple runs was nbd. The first 2 runs I forgot about the snowpants clip and had no issues, though that coulda been just luck, after that I put them in the clip and had zero issues. They didn't come out at all all day. Responsiveness was awesome and didn't take long to adapt to them. I'm not a very experienced boarder. I will say the up front cost is a bit intimidating too, but since pretty much everyone else I know skis the speed and convenience of the Burtons is a huge game changer. I will say I was somewhat interested in the Clews before getting the Burtons, but I couldn't find a store around me that had any, whereas Burton was hard to find, but I did find 2 stores that carried/could order them.

[@joerotorhead]

Liking the CLEW

[@purposeviews5574]

Just got my clew bindings. The system to unhook the high backs seems stiff. Is that normal or should be more responsive? I haven’t had a chance to ride yet, I was just wondering as in the video it seems pretty effortless

[@seth5394]

how do you like them

[@debraclayter566]

Where did you find/buy them from??

[@GALLICO19]

STEP ON VS FLOW PLEASE!!!

[@MrWubzHD2]

i started with the burton step on and i loved them just getting out of them always felt awkward and weird especially if you needed to unhook on a slope. if you are not standing up with pressure on the board they are almost impossible to get off. you can but it is not easy especially if you are in an emergency. so I waned something different. So I saw some videos online about the clew bindings and i just got a hold of them and i am going to see how i like them this season.

[@ian-hm6cx]

My friend has them and really likes them, he just doesn't like how it's a bit goofy-looking to walk around the lodge with your high back wrapped around your leg

[@Smratco]

@@ian-hm6cx that’s because you’re not supposed to!

[@aMilling]

The clew seems smart, but it's just not as polish as burton. And you know burton is reliable. But it's awesome to see more brands making these types of easy in and out bindings.

[@dukenukem7183]

I want to see what it looks like walking in the clew 🤪

[@gooz]

I’ll be showing this in my full review!

[@stevefoley7109]

you dont necessarily have to tuck your cuff into the boot with the burton binding. It depends on the length of your pants. Mine are fine not being tucked in. My friend also never has to tuck his in either. If you wear pants that are too big/long because you think it looks cool to have your pants falling off your ass then yes you need to tuck them in.

[@The_Trinity_Effect]

I own both and I prefer clew over burton because your toe then heel not heel then toe ,think about it

[@ddll23]

Ur promo code ain't workin... bro

[@gooz]

Hey D L, sorry about that. I updated my comment. As of 1/10/2022, CLEW bindings are sold out. They are available for pre-order at a discounted price of $379.99 (from $499.99), delivering December 2022.

[@wrinkle66]

I used Flow NX2 for a season and found I always had to micro adjust the toe strap which defeated the purpose. I switched to K2 Cinch TX which were much better. On Nov 2 2017, Burton released their Step On system which I preordered. I’ve used Step Ons for 5 seasons. Speed, convenience, all day comfort - and toe to heal response is unmatched. Psychologically it’s seems strange at first not to have a strap but once you get past that mental block you’ll be fine. My advice is to use a set of bindings for an entire season before decide which is best. But I will never go back to straps. As a Scientist and engineer… here’s why you’ll break a strap first before you’ll ever pop out of the Step On system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rTaaOffqybndk

[@trex2957]

Loved the step ons for the first 20 days until the gas pedal fell off. But got a replacement. And then less so when at 40 days I'd lost the genesis hammock which off because its crap held on by pop rivet and lost the replacement gas pedal because its crap held on by some little plastic teeth... But after day 40 when the photons started falling apart along both toe seams, and the toe clips started failing and i could pull my foot out of the binding with about 20lb lift, and the toe would lift off when riding and get snow under it by day 65 and had no Burton support at all in EU despite promises of contact...I was grateful for a store credit for the entire system. But it would have been in court if they hadn't. Wouldn't be surprised if Burton get sued at some stage for injuries relating to those toe clips...

[@charlesmccannon9280]

The CLEW's blow the burtons out of the water imo just seeing this...

[@trex2957]

Given my step ons fell apart over 70 days continuous riding hammocks fell off, gas pedals fell off, toe clips worn out to the point that you could pull your foot out by day 65 and would lose the toe just doing heel turns, and the entire toe box ripped apart on both boots between day 40 and 70 I would say - go KLEW. They have STRAPS... So just avoid burton until they sort out the 5 or 6 glaring failures - most significantly they are very cheaply made.

[@owenkennedy7854]

K2 klicker

[@Arithorath]

One looks like a toy that will break very quickly. The other looks like there were decades of R&D put into them. Clear winner here.

[@gunnar6726]

how about neither, thanks lol

[@华夏蒲公英]

clew using.

[@FenrirYT13]

clew ais so MUCH better. Burtons the plastic toe locks break down too fast

[@MKEOutdoors]

Burton step ones are so much better than clue bindings. Clue bindings suck

[@aaronli1240]

I think it’s pretty stupid. Just learn to put bindings on standing up.

[@arkaikk]

Mark, this is your mother. Please delete this fam!

[@gooz]

Sorry mom, no can do!

[@32srt32]

CLEW wont last!

[@user-pz2lb1lq5m]

Those clew bindings are hideous though

[@JHnk-tf9vb]

Clew is simple the best choice 😍🤍