Spotlight Pick
Surge ST Splitboard Binding - 2024
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
Improve performance and save weight with the Spark R&D 22/23 Surge ST Pro Bindings. Reinforced highback and lighter hardware make this the pros choice.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Spark R & D 22/23 Surge ST Pro Bindings
Enhancing performance and reducing weight, the Spark R & D 22/23 Surge ST Pro Bindings are an upgraded version of the standard Surge bindings, designed for professionals.
In order to maintain stiffness without adding extra weight, Spark R & D reinforced the Rip 'N' Flip highback with carbon, resulting in a lighter binding without compromising performance.
Spark R & D has gone above and beyond to ensure that this professional model is as light as possible. Even the included hardware and Pebax pillow straps have been optimized to reduce weight.
Here are the key details:
Specs
Highback: Carbon-reinforced Asym Rip 'N' Flip Baseplate
Baseplate: CNC-machined baseplate, 7075 aluminum heel loops
Ankle Strap: Pebax Pillow Line Straps
Toe Strap: Pebax Pillow Line Straps
Ratchet: Burton Proven
Flex: Stiff
Mount: 4 hole, puck system
Adjustment: Tool-less
Flippin' FLAD: Yes
Claimed Weight: 1lb 5oz
Manufacturer Warranty: Limited
Activity: Backcountry snowboarding, powder/freeride snowboarding
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