Step On EST®
Burton Step On® EST® bindings deliver nearly limitless mounting options with natural underfoot flex, all while eliminating the hassle of conventional straps. Talk about unleashing the full potential of Channel snowboards.
Burton's hardgoods experts created Step On EST by combining the best elements of Burton's EST and Step On binding systems for an elevated riding experience. But Step On EST is much more than just a mash-up; it's the culmination of years of on-snow testing combined with countless hours in Craig's prototype Facility.
Since the Step On binding system launch in 2017, the hardgoods engineers at Burton have been keenly aware that riders wanted an EST version, too. Burton originally launched Step On with their Re:Flex mounting system to make it available to more riders because not everyone rides a Burton snowboard. Another advantage of waiting to release a Step On version of EST was that it allowed them to collect tons of rider feedback and on-snow testing data. All this information was crucial in designing the best bindings.
The first new feature is the addition of DialFLAD™ for tool-free adjustment of Step On EST binding hibacks. With no tools, this enables riders to quickly and easily adjust the angle of their hibacks on the mountain, in between laps if they desire.
Second, attentive riders will notice the Jake blue TPU bushing, which now sits just below the footbed of Step On EST bindings. This new footbed allows the Burton engineers to fine-tune the riding characteristics of Step On EST bindings, affecting qualities like vibration damping and responsiveness.
Finally, while not considered to be a feature per se, the negative space on the sides of the binding baseplates combined with the flexibility of the footbed delivers a medial/lateral (nose to tail) flex in the binding that is very similar to what EST bindings with The Hinge offer.
