Buyers Guide 18.2

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an you recall a sweeter sound than the soft creak of a binding being tweaked to the limits? A more enchanting image than a flawlessly formed trail of boot-steps across a white sea? Nah, neither can we.

Get your boots and bindings tuned right and you’ll be singing in a symphony of creaks, moans, ratchet clanks, lace rasps and Boa squeaks all winter. It’s all here to compose your arrangement.

- William Sleigh

COVER PHOTO: PERLY RIDER: ANTO BROTTO RIDER: GRIFFIN SIEBERT PHOTO: ANDREW MILLER

deeluxe.com

dcshoes.com/snow

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Designed for the sole purpose of pushing progression, Torstein’s pro boot features an ultra-supportive, one-of-a-kind dual Boa lacing system with H3 Coiler Reel, our Double Black Liner for next-level heel hold, and DC’s Impact G outsole to soften harsh landings.

From urban exploration to backcountry kickers, nothing stops The Brisse 6. Now in its sixth generation, Dan Brisse’s signature boot sports C3 construction, a D-Lug sole with Slytech One foam, and double powerstraps for a custom fit and flex. Optional TPS shields enable you to customize the boot’s support and flex. Enjoy the ride with the Brisse 6.

TORSTEIN HORGMO

BRISSE 6

Internal Ankle Harness Articulated Construction and Leather Tongue Overlay

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MUTINY

FOOTLOOSE

You don’t need bindings to have a good time. For proof, look no further than the Footloose - the first boot designed specifically for pow surfing and noboarding.

Its 360 degree free-flexing upper offers unrivaled mobility for slashing turns or kicking back at the bar. Impregnated leather and a D-Tex membrane keep feet warm and dry while a neoprene liner offers a precise fit.

Our most popular traditional lace boot was redesigned for 2018. A skate-inspired styling update on the upper, backed up by the proven comfort and heel-hold of integrated lacing leverage make the Mutiny a freestyle staple.

Traditional Lacing Contact Unilite Rubber Outsole Internal Ankle Harness Direct Power Lacing Wrap Lock Hardware

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k2snowboarding.com

nitrousa.com

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DARKO

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Street sessions and park lapping are hard on your kit and your feet. We’ve designed the Darko for no nonsense comfort and durability, and added our new BOA® Mobility Conda for superior heel hold without sacrificing range of motion of your ankle.

Combined with heat moldable Intuition® liners and traditional laces for max fit, the Darko is a K2 classic that will keep your feet warm, comfortable, and dry.

TEAM

After years and years of being a staple in the Nitro boot line-up, the Team is considered to be the most versatile boot on the market – designed to push team riders like Marcus Kleveland, Eero Ettala, and Austin Smith to new limits. The Team is equipped with TLS lacing, Re/Lace, Vibram® Icetrek Outsoles, and our D3O® Enhanced Cloud 9 Liner.

Lacing: Standard Lace Liner Type: Mobility Conda Riding Style: All-Mountain Freestyle Color: BLACK, GREY, WHITE Size: 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 13

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RENIN

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We asked our riders for the tech they prefer in a double BOA® boot, and this is the result. Introducing the Renin—a supportive, forgiving boot with consistent and smooth flex that fits great straight out of the box. The all-new BOA® Mobility Conda creates a more mobile heel hold system, and new Endo 2.0 construction delivers fluid flex for daily laps on the hill.

A favorite at the K2 Snowboarding headquarters and of our team riders around the globe, the Renin is the new flagship in the K2 boot line.

VENTURE PRO

The Venture Pro TLS boot is the beefed up and indestructible version or our perfect fitting Venture boot, equipped with VIBRAM® Icetrek Outsole for long-lasting durability and grip, while the RE/LACE Liner locker makes it easy to adjust your fit on the fly. Designed to offer a seamless fusion of response and comfort, with Flex Link Design and Cloud 6 Liner with a ORTHOLITE® Dual Density Footbed.

Lacing: H3 Boa Coiler Liner Type: Mobility Conda Riding Style: All-Mountain Freestyle Color: BLACK, STONE Size: 7, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 13

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ridesnowboards.com

romesnowboards.com

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THE 92`

The ‚92 is like Dalton in Roadhouse. It is one bad dude, but not without a soft side. Sure Dalton is the toughest cooler in the game and he possesses the ability to rip out your trachea in a shirtless street fight, but he shows his soft side when he gives some tender loving to ”Doc” Clay. The 92 is a high-end performance-oriented boot constructed to do some bad things (as proven by the RIDE team), but it has a softer flex. A high-end boot with a soft flex might sound as crazy as the dreamboat from that ‘80s dancing movie every mom loves, using sexy karate to punch scrotes and rip throats - but the ‚92 offers freestyle performance in a boot with the durability of high end materials and construction. Intuition Mobilolle Foam Wrap Liners are used for the best heat moldable fit and support. The Tongue Tied Focus BOA System allows you to make on-the-fly adjustments where they really count and the Michelin Peak Outsole provides traction on any terrain. The ‚92 is a tough boot designed for doing bad things, whether you’re cooling at the resort bar or just hiking back to the top of jump lines.

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GUIDE

Built rugged for steep peaks, big drops and exploration above all else The Guide is our answer for riders who ask for a boot that can withstand the rigors of being on your feet all day, whether running resort laps, scaling peaks or constructing features. The Guide features a low-profile Vibram Griplight outsole with Icetrek for maximum grip, waxed mountaineer lacing, and our ULTRA F.I.T. liner with new Ultralon heat-moldable foam to keep your boots from packing out. Whether you’re setting the boot pack, skinning to a new zone, welding rails or just demand the most out of your boots, the Guide will lead the way.

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LIBERTINE SRT

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The next generation of support, response and traction

TRIAD

The Triceratops. 70’s motorcycle trikes. Tresticles.

Hanson. Three Card Monte. How white guys stay relevant in basketball. The Trident. The Triad.

What does the Triad have to do with the number three? Let us break it down for you in three ways: 1. The Triad integrates the ancient art of shoe lacing with our Tongue Tied BOA Closure System to give you the ability to micro-adjust your internal liner on the fly, while still having the dependability of traditional laces on the shell of the boot. 2. Intuition Mobile Foam Liners come stock on the Triad for the comfort and customization provided by the most lightweight heat moldable liners on the market. 3. The Flexlight Sole gives you traction on snow and ice without making the boot unnecessarily bulky. The Triad will have you doing 3’s on the 3rd of the 3rd biggest jump in the park and then take Chair 3 back up while listening to Third Eye Blind to get pumped up to do it a 3rd time before 3PM.

New for 2018 the Libertine SRT is the result of riders demanding some of their favorite boot tech sunk into the tried-and-true flex of the Libertine.

To start, we upgraded the Libertine chassis with a Vibram Griplight Outsole and our internal BOA HeelLock Harness. Then we integrated the new PowerStay Strap that gives 3 times the power control over shell closure. The result is a blend of all-terrain medium flex with features created for fit, response and traction. The Pro F.I.T. liner features heat-moldable Ultralon foam designed to resist packing out and provide superior fit and comfort.

From burly cliffs to high-consequence jumps, the Libertine SRT injects a futuristic blend of Support, Response and Traction to your riding.

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salomon.com

thirtytwo.com

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HI FI

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TM-THREE GRENIER

The Hi-Fi boot with new Mutation Construction ensures pure flex and feel, with uncompromised comfort. By isolating all the benefits that are sought after in a boot, features such as the Springback Spine, Energy Cell+, ShadowFlex Zone gaiter, and Sensifit were individually focused on, and then strategically combined, to work together and offer a superior fit with unhindered performance.

TM-Three is the newest 32 all-mountain performer. Ride in comfort with all the new Elite liner and flawlessly transition from park to backcountry with the new recoil flex control. With the new Elite Internal Harness, engineered to be taller and more supportive, you can hit any terrain with confidence. Tie it right and tie it tight with the new Tongue Tension+ for ultimate heel hold. Critically placed Exo Armor and Storm Shield prevents breakdown or loss of support during a long season. Customize the fit with the new Elite footbed with adjustable arch support, and experience the comfort of the new energy midsole performance rubber tread, which also provides maximum grip.

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LAUNCH BOA SJ

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Where street style meets modern tech— everything you love about Salomon’s go-to freestyle boot, featuring a BOA closure system and Salomon’s unique STR8JKT. This boot delivers the ultimate heel-hold on the inside, and the memory foam Ortholite C2 insole paired with a Silver Series Liner provides unreal comfort. The Launch Boa STR8JKT Snowboard Boot is geared up so you can get down.

ZEPHYR JONES

Let the mountain be your wave in the new surf-and-skate inspired Zephyr. The buttery flex will have you on the hunt for every side hit and tree jib while carving up the mountain. The Zephyr Jones is constructed on a lightweight Evolution Foam outsole for cushioning and all-day comfort, while the team internal harness and team fit liner add support for those sketchy landings. For those tight tree runs and hidden powder fields, the Jones edition with rubber mudguard and half zip gaiter will protect your feet from the elements.

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vimanasnow.com

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V-66

The V-66 is a classic lace snowboard boot made with full grain leather, textile, and synthetic uppers carefully crafted with iconic style into an all-terrain boot with freestyle inclinations. The Tongue Lock Down system helps pull down the tongue as you tighten the boot at the instep to eliminate heel lift, and the Reach Around cuff gives you a choice between wrapping the strap around the internal liner or the exterior tongue, for a custom fit. The V-66 also features an internal wrap harness, Waffleflex outsoles for lightweight performance, heat-moldable Response liners for a nailed-in fit with a precision response, and dual-density UltraCush V2 Footbeds for mechanical support and dampening.

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THE CONTINENTAL BOOT

The Continental boot is a modern classic freestyle boot - soft enough to tweak your tuck knee, with enough support to hit the pipe. Neoprene inlays make the boot bend perfectly. You can either choose our LaceLocker tech or SpeedLace. The LaceLocker on our traditional laces makes them stay in place all day long thanks to small teeth gripping your laces.

The SpeedLace version gets you strapped in in no time. The Continental has a full EVA dampening outer sole and a cushy liner - just what the team ordered. It comes in a two-tone matte black and white colorway. Clean design and premium comfort!

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THE VERSE

All-new for the 2017/18 winter season, the Verse is an innovative all-mountain and backcountry boot built for the progressive rider. Offering extensive technical range and precision across two different lacing zones, the Verse is formulated with the BoaŽ Custom Focus Plus system, allowing for double optimization in and around the boot. Vans’ adjustable Custom Slide-Guide provides maximum heel-hold and a more personalized, comfortable fit. The lacing system is also protected by a waterproof zip-up shroud to seal the lower portion of the boot from the elements, keeping your feet dry during long days hiking pow.

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arborcollective.com

k2snowboarding.com

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CYPRESS

The Cypress is a freeride design for riders who like their lines a little more rowdy andtheir playgrounds bigger. We’ve created a powerful binding by stiffening our exclusiveX–Drive baseplate with double the fiberglass, adding a lighter, stiffer and more laterallysupportive highback, and beefing up the outsole. That translates into high-speed, big–mountain performance.

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FORMULA

Overhauled for this season, the team favorite Formula is lighter and stronger than ever. The new ultra-supportive highback has been redesigned and is 20% lighter than last year, with a super clean aesthetic.

Our Perfect Fit™ toe strap adjusts to the shape of any boot and rounds out the package to ensure that the Formula remains your favorite snowboard binding.

• X–Drive Baseplate with 30% fiberglass content • 65A Durometer Outsole • EVA Footbed • Asymmetrical Highbacks with 5 degree lateral pre–rotation • Co-moulded Ankle Strap • Adjustable Extruded Aluminum Heelcup • Cast Aluminum Buckles and Levers • Wire–Core Adjustor Strap • 2x4 Universal Mini–Disc • Tool-less Forward Lean Adjustment • Lifetime Warranty on Baseplate

Riding Style: Freestyle, All-Mountain Versatile Color: Black, Orange, White Size: M, L, XL

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LIEN AT

HEMLOCK

The Lien AT provides the stiffness and support needed to send the biggest drops and charge the steepest lines. Its Tunable Tripod™ Chassis allows you to dial in the lateral flex of the binding to your specific needs, and its Perfect Fit™ toe strap adjusts to the toe box shape of any boot for the perfect fit. As the premier freeride binding in the line, the Lien AT delivers maximum power transfer and terrain absorption for anything the mountain can throw at you.

The Hemlock is perfect for park laps, urban assaults, and resort shredding for riders of all skill levels. Our exclusive X–Drive 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.

• X–Drive Baseplate with 15% fiberglass content • 50A Durometer Outsole • EVA Footbed • Asymmetrical Highbacks with 5 degree lateral pre–rotation • Co-moulded Ankle Strap • Adjustable Extruded Aluminum Heelcup • Cast Aluminum Buckles and Levers • Wire–Core Adjustor Strap • 2x4 Universal Mini–Disc • Tool-less Forward Lean Adjustment • Lifetime Warranty on Baseplate

Highback: Airlock Gap Eraser, Forward Lean Adjustment, Tool Less Forward Lean Riding Style: All Mountain Color: Black, Red, White Size: M, L, XL

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launchsnowboards.com

nitrousa.com

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NEXT GEN TM BINDINGS black/blue, black/black

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PHANTOM CARVER

The Launch Beyond Series bindings essentially work like a bear trap but feel more like a bear hug! Initiate the Strap-In binding technology by stepping into the binding. All you have to do now is ratchet down the straps an you’re ready to go!

Hit the slopes and when you want to get out of the binding it releases as easily as a traditional binding. All the support of a traditional binding minus the clunky straps getting in the way! Step in, strap in, shred!

Split Ankle Strap Universal Boot Fit Tool-less Adjustment Ergonomically Designed Highback Easy Touch Button Highback Adjustment Impact Dampening EVA Pads

Engineered to allow you to connect turns with style, power, and precision, thanks to the new X-Geam Carbon Highback, 4mm Power Heel Frame canting, and Premium Lock Down Ankle Strap. While this lightweight gem will allow you to carve like a god, the new Micro Drive Ratchet System´s half-step ladders will allow you to get that perfect toe and ankle fit with ease!

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TEAM

The Team binding is quickly becoming the go-to Nitro binding for pro riders all over the world because of its perfect fitting Stealth AIR base frame and 3° CANTED footbed with AIR Dampening. Features like the BOARD SAVER Technology and Cable Reinforced buckles and ratchets provide the durability needed to charge all season long with full confidence.

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romesnowboards.com

ridesnowboards.com

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LTD

Living the dream in snowboarding usually means living in a van in exotic locales like „parked behind the Huckleberry in Govy.” Living the dream usually entails unemployment, severe goggle burns, and bindings that are frankensteined together with duck tape due to overuse and underemployment. Let the LTD make your dream more livable with bindings that are made from a material that won’t bend or break. Like our Aluminum Infinity Chassis System (which will never require a duct tape overhaul thanks to the strength of aluminum), living the dream with the LTD allows you to ride anywhere on the mountain while maintaining a freestyle feel with our Slimeback LTD, which is designed slightly stiffer than our traditional Slimeback. Padless Ankle Straps and ThinGrip Max Toe Straps will have your feet feeling as secure and snug as your mobile living situation. It’s time to give your boss the finger, buy that van, and start living the dream with the LTD.

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D.O.D

Equally at home on high peaks and in backyard parks, the D.O.D. blends a freestyle-friendly flex with a sturdy chassis to create a high-performance, all-mountain liberator. Centered on the AntiShock 2.0 Highback, the D.O.D. absorbs chatter and provides the right amount of response to load spins and hammer turns. Throw in the CountourLight ankle straps for cushioned comfort and pressure-free power, and it’s pretty apparent why riders like Ozzy and Riley are running the D.O.D.

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VICE

RODEO

An all-mountain binding that understands your addiction, the Vice combines lightness, flexibility and customization for riders who like their power transmission to be super smooth. Backed with the new Asym Vice Highback, this new model lets you tweak grabs yet still have the power and pop to rip Euro-carves. Armed with PivotMount Technology, the Vice gives multiple strap positions to customize how responsive you want the binding to be.

If you spend enough time alone, high up on a mountain with the Rodeo binding, any man will fall in love with its dependability and all-mountain versatility. A favorite of the RIDE team, the Rodeo is the perfect blend of high-end materials and key features. Our 100% Aluminum Infinity Chassis is willing to make a lifetime commitment to never bending or breaking.

The Infinity Chassis features a narrower footprint, when combined with our Forged Aluminum Micro-Disc, and maximizes the true flex and feel of your board. The ultra-light Astroglyde LT ratchets will ensure a frictionless entry into the vice-like grip of the Freestyle Asym Ankle Strap and toe-hugging ThinGrip Max Toe Strap.

Wedgie Footbeds will align your knees in a more ergonimically correct position and give you more leverage to pop off your tail.

So spit on your hand and love that Rodeo strong!

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salomon.com

switchbackbindings.com

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DEFENDER

Backed by Josh Dirksen and Wolle Nyvelt, the Defender Binding delivers the custom fit, comfort, and transmission of ShadowFit Technology with the support and reactivity of the Defender Highback for maximum control. Locked Up Toe Straps and 3D Supreme Ankle Straps add cushion, plus a new MP Ratchet system delivering the extra leverage.

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HALLDOR PRO

Halldor’s bindings not only match his intense riding style, they also match his pro model Lobster board. Built on the new AERON Base, these bindings come with Switchback’s Wrapback highbacks for extra support and their Eames straps for unparalleled comfort and response.

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TRIGGER

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SESSION

Designed for Chris Grenier, the Trigger binding featuring Blaster Tech is an intuitive Freestyle Jib Joint, designed to work like a dynamic suspension system, absorbing chop and smoothing out your ride with more lateral freedom. This binding comes with all the necessities: Blaster Baseplate, 3D Prime Straps, Lock-In Deluxe Toe Straps, MP Ratchet system and a new anatomically-designed

The Session is Switchback’s balanced option for powerful riders. It pairs their FL highback for a more natural boot cupping feel and forward lean adjustment with the Eames straps for control and comfort. All served on the new size adjustable AERON base.

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vimanasnow.com

unionbindingcompany.com

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THE SCANDO

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Our brand new powerhouse built entirely of composite materials; we use urethane mixed with triax fibers. The Urethane makes the binding almost indestructible while the triax fibers give us the fast response our team riders demand. Our completely new heel and ankle straps are moulded with no stitching. The new highback has a stiffer flex but leaves room to tweak out your methods.

It comes in a matte black or matte white finish to perfectly complement our line of boards.

Simplicity keeps the Scando Binding light and rugged. Oh, and it`s vegan, of course.

CONTACT – SCOTT STEVENS

A favorite of Union Pro Rider Scott Stevens, the Contact has 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 awesome choice for park laps and street features.

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FALCOR

To reflect the level of riding and force that Travis Rice is known for, the Falcor combines materials with multiple densities into both baseplates and highbacks to take full advantage of each material’s best attributes. The result is a ride that is forgiving where you need flex and responsive where you want connectivity. Dialed performance leads to new levels of experience.

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