Burton Diode EST Snowboard Binding
- Darksaber
- 2013
Just one peek at the single-composite carbon composite hi-back on the Burton Diode EST will be enough to tell you that this binding is all about lightweight performance, inspect it a little closer & you will see the sort of cored out straps & baseplate details you might expect to see if this was made by a performance car manufacturer rather than a snowboard company. The Diode is a snowboard binding though, it just happens to be the lightest weight snowboard binding Burton make. There are other considerations when it comes to selecting a new set of bindings apart from weight however, performance, comfort & style all have their roles to play so how does the Diode measure up? Well, the Diode is all about performance, it delivers almost mind reading response by using all that carbon in the hi-back & baseplate while the React Strap ankle strap & the lightweight Gettagrip Capstrap are cored out for performance leaving just enough padding to ensure you are comfortable. Comfort is enhanced further by the use of Burton’s Shred BED 3.0 cushioning footbed, which is formed from durable EVA foam & provides a degree of impact absorption without sacrificing rider feel. Comfort & performance are further augmented by the Hinge, a Burton exclusive technology, which flexes when you exert pressure on it creating a more intuitive riding feel, less fatigue & most importantly, bigger ollies! The Diode EST can only be used on Burton boards that feature the channel system or ICS, they are one of Burton’s premier binding offerings & can be ridden by intermediate level snowboarders upward who are looking for the cutting edge to dust the competition.
STYLE: All-Mountain Freestyle
BASEPLATE: Dual Component EST Featuring the Hinge with Carbon Fiber/ Nylon Composite Spar & Carbon Fiber/ Nylon Composite Lower
HI-BACK: Ultra-Lightweight Single-Component Carbon Composite Hi-Back
STRAPS: React Strap & Lightweight Gettagrip Capstrap
BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide Buckles
CUSHIONING: Removable Shred BED 3.0 Cushioning System
RESPONSE: 8
Rides exclusively with Burton boards featuring the Channel
Features re-ground materials in Baseplate & Hi-Back to reduce waste