Burton Diode Re: Flex Snowboard Binding
- Darksaber
- 2013
Just one peek at the single-composite carbon composite hi-back on the Burton Diode Re: Flex 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 Re: Flex Full BED cushioning system, which is formed from durable EVA foam & provides a degree of impact absorption without sacrificing rider feel. The Diode Re: Flex can be used on any boards that feature 4x 4 or 3D insert patterns, 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: NEW Lightweight Single-Component Carbon Fiber/ Nylon Composite Re: Flex
HI-BACK: Ultra-Lightweight Single-Component Carbon Composite Hi-Back
STRAPS: React Strap & Lightweight Gettagrip Capstrap
BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide Buckles
CUSHIONING: Re: Flex Full BED Cushioning System
RESPONSE: 8
Rides with any 3D or 4 Hole insert patterns as well as the Channel
Features re-ground materials in Baseplate & Hi-Back to reduce waste