In January, over 80 snowboard brands gathered at the Shops 1st Try on-snow test event in the Alpbachtal. In addition to snowboard store owners and their employees, journalists also had the opportunity to take a look at the material for the coming winter and test it on the slopes. We took the opportunity to get an overview of the status quo of developments in the field of snowboard step-in bindings. Here are five binding systems that make it easier for you to get on and off your snowboard binding.
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Conclusion:
The development of step-in binding systems continues to progress steadily. Not only new players such as Nidecker Supermatic and Clew are putting a lot of energy into developing innovative technical solutions. The more established brands on the step-in market such as K2, Burton and SP are also continuously optimizing the performance of their products. The best way to find out whether a step-in binding is the right choice for you is to attend a test event. After all, the feel, the desired damping and the response of a binding are parameters that are perceived very individually. So the only thing that helps here is to get out into the snow!