Issue 19.2 - Boots And Bindings Buyer Guide

BOOTS AND BINDINGS

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horse without a saddle might look like a wild ride but good luck holding on when that bronco takes off. Unless you’ve got a screw loose or some serious attachment issues you’re probably going to want some boots and bindings hooking you on board.

Do you fantasize about the satiating crunch of fresh snow beneath your boot? How about the rush of strapping in for another hair-raising joyride? You’re not alone. Some like ‘em stiff, others like ‘em soft. We don’t judge.

We just want you to kick this winter off in style.

- Thomas Shapiro COVER PHOTO: HOWZEE RIDER: LUCAS BAUME AKA YUNG DOLI OPENING SPREAD PHOTO: HOWZEE RIDERS: HALLDÓR HELGASON, KEVIN BACKSTROM, ULRIK BADERTSCHER BOOTS AND BINDINGS 18/19

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TUCKNEE

The all-new Tucknee boot takes its inspiration from skate-inspired, ‘90s-era shredding when the tweak was everything. The defining feature of the Tucknee is an asymmetrical lacing design that favors medial flexion for maximum tweak-ability without sacrificing lateral support.

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TRAVIS RICE

When Travis demanded a boot that could take him places nobody else will go to do things nobody else can do, we built it. And for 2019, we’ve updated it. The exclusive, asymmetrical design remains intact, streamlined with fresh features and material details.

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deeluxe.com

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BRISSE ID

Armed with insane skills, an eye for fresh spots, and a relentless work ethic, Dan Brisse has emerged as one of the most progressive riders of all time. To stay on top of his game, he’s developed a boot that backs his riding style, the BrisseID. From urban exploration to backcountry kickers, nothing stops his signature boot.

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ID 7.1 LARA

Female-driven and park-proven, the ID 7.1 Lara blends a timeless design with inspired technology. With an entirely new construction based around a softer shell, it provides an unrivaled fit and the perfect blend of comfort and performance. Get ready to hide these from your friends.

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ASPECT

One of the most sophisticated boots in the line, the K2 Aspect is aimed to please the most demanding of snowboarders, especially when heading out to the backcountry. Stiffer flexing and burly in design, the Aspect features an Intuition® SpaceHeater™ liner, BOA® Conda™ liner lacing, and a rugged Vibram® Mountaineering outsole that will fit most crampons on the market.

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MAYSIS

Close your eyes and imagine a snowboard boot with equal parts style, performance, and durability. Wrap them up in a clean package, and chances are you are thinking of the K2 Maysis. Packed full of tangible technology, the Maysis features a rugged Vibram® outsole, Endo™ 2.0 construction for a smooth flex and BOA® Conda™ for industry leading heel hold.

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nitrousa.com

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TEAM TLS

Eero Ettala, Marcus Kleveland and Sven Thorgren’s favorite is our most iconic boot, known for its comfortable versatility and time-proven performance. The Team TLS raises the bar once again with a New Vibram® Outsole made of Icetrek™ Vibram ® Compound, new EVA Midsole and new Air Dampening system to offer the most superior underfoot cushioning for those first-to-last chair days or long hikes to the top after the lifts close.

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CAPITAL TLS

The Capital is Nitro’s new performance boot created around our R&D department’s latest innovations in response and comfort. The new, three step adjustable flex, Internal Ankle Support, and Power Tongue Stiffener allow for the most customizable and focused response ever built into a snowboard boot. This Vibram® and D3O®-equipped beast is built to last and fit forever. If you are looking for a responsive boot so you can rip like Torgeir Bergrem and Ludvig Billtoft, the Capital is for you! * buyers guide BOOTS AND BINDINGS 19

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ridesnowboards.com

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92

1992 is a big year for us here at Ride snowboards. It’s the year the Mall of America was constructed and that had to be commemorated with a snowboard boot. So the ’92 is designed to put up with the abuse of daily riding, but constructed with materials that will allow it to maintain the flex required for freestyle performance.

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FUSE

Fusing things together leads to greatness. Let’s get real here. Without bacon, you’re just eating unfertilized chicken embryos and that is gross. Add bacon and you’re having a man’s breakfast that would make the Hulkster nod his head in begrudging approval of the nutritional choices that may one day lead you to wear the belt of an Intercontinental Champion. The Fuse boot is a fusion of technical features and comfort much in the same way that bacon and eggs is a fusion of protein and protein.

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LIBERTINE SRT

The Libertine SRT is the go-to boot for team riders, park crews or anyone in need of a durable, mid-flexing, hybrid, get-shit-done boot. Traditional lacing, paired with the hold of an ankle BOA and Powerstrap, lets you decide if it’s time to crank down for high-speed laps or run ‘em loose for comfort while cruising.

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BODEGA

Smoother than your Tinder game, the Bodega is our soft-flexing, traditional lace boot that’s perfect for park laps or riders who prefer a softer boot overall. With our new GripRight outsole, Rad F.I.T. liner and OG lace simplicity, these boots are all about comfort and guaranteed to make après 40% more enjoyable.

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salomon.com

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LO-FI

Designed to meet the specific needs of the most talented and well-rounded riders in the world, The Lo-Fi boot combines STR8JKT BOA and Traditional Lacing with Mutation Construction to ensure pure flex and feel with uncompromised comfort.

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LAUNCH BOA STR8JKT

Everything you love about Salomon’s go-to park boot. This boot has a classic look to suit your style - with a BOA closure system that ensures lighting speed lacing - and Salomon’s unique STR8JKT tech for ultimate heel-hold on the inside.

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thirtytwo.com

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LASHED MELANCON (WOMEN’S)

With the perfect fit and flex to charge the whole mountain, the supportive independent eyestay, performance backstay, team fit system, medium flex, heel hold kit, heat moldable liners and cozy cuff will be there to tackle any terrain.

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TM-3 GRENIER

The pinnacle of comfort and customizability, the ThirtyTwo TM-3 is the most versatile boot in the line. This boot allows you to tackle any terrain with ease due to its superior durability, medium flex, traditional lacing, Elite internal harness, exo armor, recoil flex control, performance rubber outsole, storm shield and intuition foam.

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INFUSE

Pat attacks every type of terrain with confidence, power, and style. He demands a boot that does the same, and the Vans Men’s Pat Moore Infuse Snowboots feature our Hybrid Plus Closure System with Custom Slide Guide for unlimited adjustability.

Delivering customised support, the Vans Flex Control system uses removable tongue stiffeners to provide the amount of flexibility you need.

Waterproof valves channel moisture away for improved breathability and dryness, while a V3 UltraCush™ liner and footbed offer precision heel hold and comfort. A V3 Ultimate Waffle outsole enhances traction on any terrain.

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VERSE

In his nonstop quest to tackle bigger and badder backcountry terrain, Jackson, Wyoming’s Blake Paul puts his gear through the ringer. And for the support, control, and next-level performance his riding requires, he relies on the Verse™. The Men’s Blake Paul Verse features our Custom Focus Plus closure system for complete flex control and micro adjustability. Vans’ patented Tongue Lock Down 2 system provides additional heel hold, while a V3 UltraCush™ liner features FlashDry™ technology from The North Face to keep your feet dry. A V3 UltraCush™ footbed delivers support and comfort, and a V3 Ultimate Waffle outsole enhances traction and boardfeel on any terrain. A waterproof zipper shroud and D-ring lock out snow, ice and moisture from the lower part of your boot.

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vimanasnow.com

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THE CONTINENTAL SL

Our original unisex freestyle boot, The Continental SL is ready to ride straight out of the box. Boasting solid support but still leaving flex to tweak those methods, it’s engineered to hug your feet to the insole.

An instant classic to make your day of shred perfect, The Continental SL boot is speed-laced for easier access and less time on the bench.

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HEMLOCK FRANK APRIL EDT.

The Hemlock is perfect for park laps, urban assaults, and all-skill-level resort shredding. Our exclusive System X Baseplate transfers rider input to a snowboard so effectively that Arbor was able to create a softer freestyle, all-mountain design that delivers surprisingly responsive performance and comfort. Two-strap bindings, cap straps, with a softer flex. Available in S/M, M/L, L/XL.

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CYPRESS WHITE

The Cypress is a freeride design for riders who like their lines a little more rowdy and their playgrounds bigger. We’ve created a powerful binding by stiffening our exclusive System X Baseplate with double the fiberglass, adding a lighter, stiffer and more laterally supportive highback, and beefing up the outsole. That translates into high-speed, big-mountain performance. Two-strap bindings, cap straps, with a stiffer flex. Available in S/M, M/L, L/XL.

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JOINT

No, we didn’t hang out too long at the weed farm next to the Mervin Factory.

We’re just convinced this thing creates a fluid Joint between you, your board and the mountain. The Joint brings BMBW’s standard of high-performance components and a Mervin Made Flex Control Drive Plate together for less money and more all-mountain action. The Boron Fiber Drive Plate pairs with a nylon highback and heel cup to create a responsive, yet forgiving, all-mountain performance.

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TRANSFER FOREST BAILEY

Freestyle folk hero and gravity denier Forest Bailey is back collaborating with Bent Metal Binding Works on an all new Transfer colorway.

Forest’s world is full of expression, communication and style. Wearable art, rideable art, riding as art - Forest Bailey creates.

BMBW’s perfect all-terrain combination of an Engineered Polymer Highback and a responsive Magnesium Fiber Drive Plate gives you precise freestyle/freeride performance and control in every riding situation. * buyers guide BOOTS AND BINDINGS 19

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APOLLO

Featuring exclusive Carbon Flax Highback that blends the ECO-performance of Flax with the lightweight stiffness of Carbon. Matching the premium highback with NOW Skate Tech technology created a binding that will respond to your every move with accuracy. The Apollo can be set up in Surf mode or Freeride mode by switching bushings and swapping the Flip-It ankle straps.

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MERCURY

For the all-mountain rider with supreme edge control and comfort balanced with manoeuvrable, medium stiff flex that will respond to your every move thanks to NOW Skate Tech technology that transfers energy directly to your edges. The Flex Hinge highback supports while absorbing chatter and eliminating calf-bite and can be set up in Surf mode or Freeride mode by switching bushing and swapping the Flip-It ankle straps.

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k2snowboarding.com

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FAR OUT

Lift tickets and long lines? No need with our new splitboard binding. Built with all-day comfort in mind, the Far Out uses our ergonomic Sender™ ankle strap, a tried-and-true puck mount system, and our Perfect Fit™ 2.0 toe strap to give you a perfect blend of luxury and efficiency that will hold up for the long haul.

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LINEUP

No need to check the waves, you know it’s going to be good. Stable at speed and surfy by nature, the K2 Lineup is the most natural flexing binding in our collection. Featuring our urethane Tweekback Highback, Bender™ ankle strap, canted footbed, and TriPod™ chassis, the Lineup aims to provide uninterrupted board flex for presses, butters and endless tweak-ability. * buyers guide BOOTS AND BINDINGS 19

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nitrousa.com

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TEAM X DRINK WATER COLLABORATION

The Nitro x Drink Water Team binding is a collaboration in partnership with our team riders Bryan Fox and Austin Smith to showcase our support of their positive initiative and a great cause like water.org. The Team binding has been Austin and Bryan´s go-to binding model since it came out years ago because it combines comfort and pro-caliber technologies with a focus on performance and durability for taking a beating all season long!

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ZERO

The go-to park binding for many park lapping pros because of its focus on blending Nitro’s top technologies with a playful skate-like boot-to-board experience. The airbags in the heel and three degree canted footbeds increase all-day comfort, and the reinforced cable connectors in the toe ladder act as an insurance policy for the coldest of days.

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ridesnowboards.com

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LTD

Lick Toads, Dude!

The LTD binding is the only binding in our line that offers the Infinity™ Chassis combined with a Slimeback™ highback.

The Slimeback™ highback makes the LTD a more responsive freestyle binding with the vibration damping properties of urethane.

Making your feet feel comfortable and secure thanks to the new Two Piece Strap, ThinGrip™ Max Toe Straps, and Wedgie™ Footbeds. The LTD is a high performance binding designed for a rider looking for responsive, high-end freestyle performance.

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EX

You Can’t Kill This EX. We’ve all had that insane ex we can’t get rid of. Our EX might seem clingy due to the insane durability provided by the Aluminum Edge™ Chassis. The EX is lightweight and responsive thanks to the universal all-mountain flex of the EX Highback. When you’ve had enough fun, the possibility of a quick exit is easy and hassle-free thanks to the AstroGlyde™ OG Ratchets. Bottom line, the EX binding is a mid-flexing binding that you can count on for performance on all areas of the mountain.

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romesnowboards.com

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KATANA

The most customizable binding on the market just got a whole lot more gas in its tank. New for the 2019 season, we beefed up the Katana with a glass-filled nylon highback for added power and responsiveness. Ultralight weight, insanely customizable and ready for whatever you throw at it, the Katana is all about razor sharp precision.

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CRUX

The Crux is our latest offering for riders who want a minimalist binding, without sacrificing any of the performance of our UnderWrap tech.

Featuring the brand new OpenForm toe strap and Minimist ankle strap, these bad boys are nimble, clean and ready to rumble. Priced to move now, the real Crux is, which color are you gonna get?

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HOLOGRAM

A freestyle-focused design delivers unmatched comfort and top-of-the-line tech. The Hologram features a soft heel cup for lateral movement, an asymmetrical flex for freestyle performance on any terrain, vibe material for dampening and a specially engineered highback for control and stability.

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TRIGGER

The Trigger is designed with Blaster Tech— an intuitive Freestyle Jib Joint, designed to work like a dynamic suspension system. It’s built to absorb chop and harsh landings with forgiving flex that progresses your style while smoothing out your ride with more lateral freedom. * buyers guide BOOTS AND BINDINGS 19

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HALLDOR PRO

The Halldor Pro bindings are built for full send.

The calf cupping Reach Around Highbacks wrap around your leg, giving you full support while pressing and jumping. The ultra cush Eames straps comfortably hold your feet in place for a more responsive feel. Like always, Halldor’s binding matches his pro model Lobster Board.

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SMITH New for this season, the Smith is a high-end park and jib binding. It features the AERON base, ultra-flexible Midbacks for a loose freestyle feel and jib/park orientated Miller straps for a snug, pressure point-free fit. Choose between the poppy vivid combo or keep it stealth with the Smith black.

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unionbindingcompany.com

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CONTACT PRO – SCOTT STEVENS LIMITED EDITION

The new Scott Stevens Pro Model maintains the Union philosophy of minimal binding-to-board contact points for less interference with your board’s true and natural flex pattern. Sturdy asymmetrical highbacks combined with a mid-soft flexing Duraflex MD base make the Contact an excellent choice for park laps and street features.

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TRILOGY (WOMEN’S)

Our tried-and-true women’s workhorse is the strongest women’s binding in the industry, and a favorite for Union Pro Jessica Kimura. Like Jess, the Trilogy is bombproof and can handle any condition or terrain with ease. The female-specific design kicks ass and comes backed with the safety, security and confidence of a lifetime warranty base. * buyers guide BOOTS AND BINDINGS 19

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vimanasnow.com

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THE SCANDO

Welcome to your new powerhouse, built entirely with composite materials, mixing urethane with the finest fibers. The Scando has a slimmed down toe cap and our new team heel strap to lock you in place.

The construction is slimmed down to the essentials, boasting edge-to-edge precision with enough flex to tweak those methods.

Simplicity keeps it light and rugged.

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SCANDO B-RAGE

The Brage Richenberg colorway of our Scando binding, built entirely with composite materials, mixing urethane with the finest fibers. The Scando has a slimmed down toe cap and our new team heel strap to lock you in place. The construction is slimmed down to the essentials, boasting edge-to-edge precision with enough flex to tweak those methods. Simplicity keeps it light and rugged.

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