The Burton Cartel is a high performance binding stacked with quality features that reduce weight, increase board flex & feel, improve comfort, reduce fatigue, & give smoother more direct board control. This is still the pros top choice it's just lighter & more versatile. Features Baseplate: NEW Single-Component 30% Short Glass/ Nylon Composite Re: Flex Highback: NEW Canted Living Hinge Zero Lean highback w/FLADCushioning: NEW Re: Flex Auto CANT Full BED cushioning system w/B3 gel Straps: Superstrap ankle strap/ Gettagrip capstrap w/ Smooth Glide Buckles Uses re-ground materials in baseplate/highback to reduce waste Glossary Re: Flex Baseplate:A minimized, cored baseplate that reduces weight by 20% & increases board flex & feel by 71%. Its Living Hinge disc allows for all sorts of cushioning options, & is compatible with 4x 4 & 3D hole patterns, & Channel System boards. Canted Living Hinge Zero Lean High Back: Ergonomic design follows the natural contours of left/right legs for maximum control & comfort. Living Hinge tech eliminates hardware & weight, & allows independent adjustment of forward lean & rotation. Zero lean adds a more playful & relaxed feel but means that you can crank the highback forward when required. FLAD: Forward Lean Adjuster: Lets you crank highbacks forward for quicker heel-edge turns, or back them off for jibbing & laid back riding. Auto CANT Full BED: Dual density EVA automatically settles your boot into a natural position regardless of stance width or angles for enhanced comfort, reduced fatigue, & smoother more direct board control. B3 Gel: Cushioning used in Burton boots that is focused under the heels for impact protection. Provides ultimate dampening & withstands repeated impacts without breaking down. Superstrap:3D curved triple axis spine design w/ Neo Padding perfectly matches the shape of your ankles. Gettagrip Capstraps: Ultra minimal construction w/true wrap toe window, grip fit & a 3D curved triple axis spine. Smooth Glide Buckles: Polished, chrome-plated aluminium/lightweight polycarbonate levers give season after season of buttery smooth & reliable ratcheting power.