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25/26 · 24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 · 19/20 · 18/19 · 17/18 · 16/17 · 15/16 · 14/15 · 13/14 · 12/13 · 11/12 season review
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Fits my board
Fits most boards
Boot hold
Locked in
Buttering
Medium
Weight
Light
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Slightly soft
Response
Does it turn as soon as you lean
Impact absorption
Landings and rough snow
Comfort
Strap adjustment
Stance adjustment
How much you can change angle and width
Ratchets
The teeth that tighten the strap
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
25/26 · 24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 · 19/20 · 18/19 · 17/18 · 16/17 · 15/16 · 14/15 · 13/14 · 12/13 · 11/12 season review
The highback is soft yet the response is very good, and above all it's symmetrical left to right — many bindings are sharp on the heel edge and dull on the toe edge, which leads to heel-turn problems, and this one doesn't have that. The 2025 model has a far softer highback than the 2023–24.
It firms up underfoot somewhat, but it isn't dead. Vibration damping is excellent while impact absorption is disappointing — that's where the reviewer wants improvement.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Fits my board
Fits most boards
Boot hold
Locked in
Buttering
Medium
Weight
Light
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
Slightly soft
Response
Does it turn as soon as you lean
Impact absorption
Landings and rough snow
Comfort
Strap adjustment
Stance adjustment
How much you can change angle and width
Ratchets
The teeth that tighten the strap
Rider levels suggested in the review
Intermediate · Advanced
Suits intermediate to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Symmetrical response, so heel turns don't wash out
- ✓Very good response despite the soft highback
- ✓Excellent vibration damping from the high-density rubber heel and base
- ✓The 2025 model's softer highback eases the load on your calf
What the review found lacking
- —Disappointing impact absorption (good at damping vibration, less good at soaking up hits)
- —Around 1 kg each, on the heavy side of medium — go Falcor, Strata or Ultra if you want light
- —Falcor, Strata or Ultra are better if you want flex underfoot
