Strap-in bindings

This one is seriously fresh. Strap-in snowboard bindings are kind of a mix between the regular strap bindings and step-in bindings, joining together the very best from the two worlds, the velocity of stepping in as well as the versatility and support of the strap bindings. So far you can find two strap-in binding models - the BLK and the WHT (black & white). These new Strap-in bindings were created by Beyondsnow, check them out!

So, what's the main difference between a Strap-in binding by Beyondsnow and a normal strap binding?

The most obvious is the appearance, it looks sort of similar to the combination of a really harmful spider and a bear trap, but that's just me. The primary real distinction is that strap-ins tend to be simpler to get into than usual strap bindings and once you are strapped-in the binding seems different. How different? The feeling may be compared to the feeling of a cap strap, but then all over the foot and not just the toes. The reason for this is the shape of the straps - two (instead of one) straps are coming from the two sides. This increases the ease and it is more ergonomic. The top of the foot is much less pressured compared to ordinary binding so the blood is free to flow through the veins. Therefore a cap-strap feeling is created on the ankle strap.

How do strap-in bindings work?

First the straps lie open alongside the binding. When stepping into the Beyondsnow binding, the straps are placed automatically across the boots through the pressure of the foot by way of a built-in mechanism. Lastly the straps are secured manually. Ride! In case it is not clear you can take a look at the videos on Beyondsnow site. Strap-in were born on the European slopes and people at Beyondsnow are confident they'll supply the next generation of snowboard bindings.

The benefits of Strap-ins:

Natural and easy strap-in.

Relief from pressure points and they work with any snowboard boot!

The new bindings are still being examined and will not hit the market till the following season (2007-2008). They'll be available only to snowboarders from Europe and Japan, yet I think if the right distributor comes up, you will be able to get strapped-in also in the USA.

Source: http://www.artipot.com/articles/1310503/strap-in-bindings.htm

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