Review Snowboards

Aura Forum Snowboard Bindings

A classic that’s all dolled up in an affordable new Uniform
The Aura received a complete makeover this season with our new Uniform technology at its core. This price-point binding combines a nylon baseplate with a molded one-piece nylon high-back/heel-cup combo that has a live hinge and tool-free locking forward lean adjuster (FLAD). The Aura also offers a new fit and excellent adjustability for enhanced comfort and performance. This smartly-designed binding is a great option for beginners who want a forgiving structure with good dampening, as well as accomplished freestyle riders who seek an aluminum-free binding that is flexible yet strong.

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Habit Forum Snowboard Bindings

Don’t even try to kick the Habit; just strap it on and go shred
If you want all the high-end freestyle performance of our Platform system in a less expensive package, then the Habit is for you. New for 2008, this exciting binding offers accomplished riders a streamlined design with maximum functionality. Employing a slightly softer flex pattern than its glamed-up sister the VSP, the Habit features our New Crap toe strap, a lightweight women’s-specific heel-frame that is highly responsive, comfy EVA ankle straps with artsy die-cuts in the padding, and a vibrant color palette with playful graphics that tie back to The Craft.

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VSP Forum Snowboard Bindings

Beauty meets brawn at the top of our food chain
After making a huge splash last season, our most cutting-edge women’s binding is back again and ready for some serious freestyle action. The highly-responsive VSP employs our Platform technology and features our new and improved ankle strap with integrated TPU ladder strap pocket for a sleek appearance. It also sports a fully adjustable women’s-specific heel-frame and toe ramp for increased stance options, updated New Crap toe strap for better overall fit and performance, anatomically correct high-back, and a variety of posh design tweaks, colorways and fabrics that help it stand out from the crowd.

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Lien Forum Snowboard Bindings

Leading the Uniform charge in 2008
New for 2008, the Lein is the top dog in our progressive Uniform system. Consisting of two main nylon components including a 15% glass-fiber baseplate and molded one-piece high-back/heel-cup unit with a live hinge and tool-free locking FLAD, the Lein offers cutting-edge technology at an affordable price. This is a great option for entry level riders who want a forgiving structure with good dampening, as well as accomplished freestyle shreds who seek an aluminum-free binding that is flexible yet strong. Plus, the Lein’s painted baseplate and stamped aluminum toe plate give it excellent shelf appeal.

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Recon Forum Snowboard Bindings

Proving you don’t have to pay extra, for good design
A long-time favorite among entry level and smaller riders, the Recon received a complete overhaul this season with our new Uniform technology at its core. This no frills price-point binding features a new 7% glass-fiber nylon baseplate and a molded nylon high-back/heel-cup combo with live hinge and tool-free locking FLAD. This simple yet effective and complete design delivers the most bang for your buck on the market, today.

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Faction Forum Snowboard Bindings

Platform performance at an unbeatable price
If you want all the high-end freestyle performance of our Platform system in a no frills package that won’t break the bank, then the Faction is for you. Last year’s V1.5 charges back onto the scene this season with a new name, and once again offers accomplished riders a masterful blend of simple design elegance and maximum functionality. With a slightly softer flex pattern than its Platform brethren, the Faction features our New Crap toe strap, a lightweight heel-frame that is highly responsive, comfy EVA padded ankle straps, heavy duty aluminum ratchets, and a vibrant color palette.

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Republic Forum Snowboard Bindings

Team tested and Forum approved A longtime team favorite, the Republic picks up where its predecessor the V1.8 left off last season. This high-octane freestyle dominator features virtually all the same technical highlights as the Arena, but it draws design inspiration from the worlds of architecture and interior design. The result is a binding that leaps off the shelf with never before seen finishes and design upgrades like a translucent high-back and tone-on-tone masked paint effect.

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Arena Forum Snowboard Bindings

The undisputed heavyweight champ of our Platform series
Formerly known as the V2.2, the Arena is our highest-end binding and provides hard-charging riders the ultimate in fit, adjustability and responsiveness, resulting in unsurpassed freestyle performance. Plus, the Arena is totally tricked out with our New Crap toe strap and fashion-forward design tweaks like a laser etched heel-frame, fabric covered body with matching ankle straps that sport our new TPU ladder strap pocket, and classy chrome detailing for enhanced shelf appeal.

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