Burton Escapade and Escapade EST Snowboard Binding Review |
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The Good Ride TakeOur Take on Burton EST Bindings 1. We love the 100% shock absorbent foot pad that runs entirely across the board. We also like that it comes in different types of thickness. 2. The 2 screw channel system really allows the board to flex more naturally and creates much easier turn initiaiton than the standard 4 or 3 hole bindings. The only other binding manufacturer who captures the same feeling is Union. They have the same ability to create minimal contact with the board to allow it to flex a lot easier than it normally would. 3. We like how easy they are to adjust compared to 4 hole bindings. Did we want to hate the EST set up? Yes because we aren't fan's of propriatery tech. However after riding and playing around with the new bindings we couldn't help but like them. Would we buy the EST set up? No because we ride too many boards and don't want a set of bindings only for burton boards. We do have the 2 hole plates and they do a pretty good job but the EST bindings do have some advantages over the traditional burton bindings. A Good Ride Take on Binding Tech This is a Goodride breakdown for all you that are having a tough time choosing your bindings and what to make of the material you are looking at. Most bindings are Metal, Plastic or some combo of the 2. Metal Bindings have a lot of great aspects. Almost all-metal bindings are made from aluminum. Aluminum is great when it come to weight to stiffness ratio and also pretty durable. There is one key issue with metal/aluminum bindings; they transfer all the vibrations from the board right into your feet. This is the same principle that plague “bass-less” bindings, your feet got totally tired or fatigued. The newer generations have much better/damp bases so this problem has been minimized and in some cases eliminated. There are some companies that make great bindings despite the vibration issue with Aluminum. Some that come to mind are Ride and Rome. Plastic Bindings also have many great features but let’s address some technical stuff first. Most plastic bindings are really hardened glass plastic mix. The high-end stuff tends to have a more carbon, and carbon fiber added for extra stiffness and weight savings. Plastic bindings really dominate the market right now and most top bindings these days are mostly or all plastic. They can be really stiff and react well to your commands. The new bindings finally dialed in the carbon/ fiber integration to the point that the bindings will perform with the stiffness of metal and absorb more chatter. Most industry leaders have limited or completely eliminated metal from their bindings and we feel that with the materials used right now this is the future. Some mostly plastic companies that we feel rock are Burton, Flux and Union. What kind of binding should you buy? It’s a tough call. Both Plastic and Metal bindings offer freestyle, freeride and all mountain styles. At this point we feel that plastic bindings are edging out metal bindings when it comes to the very high end $300+ category. However it is a tough call in the below $300 category as to which material has the advantage.
The Good Ride Take on Burton Burton is huge. They have developed or acquired most of the technology that we use today. Burton is one of the only companies that can provide you with everything you need to snowboard from boards to beanies. Burton even owns arguably the best surfboard company Channel Islands because Jake likes to surf. They are like the Yankees of snowboarding because they can always outspend their competition to win. The positives- Burton provides more products for each gear/clothing/accessory category than any other company. Burton has possibly the best customer service in the snowboarding industry. Burton continuously spends more money than almost any company to develop new tech or just make what they have better. Burton sponsors more pro’s and get’s more high level user feed back than any other company. They have some of the best boots, bindings and boards in the industry. They also have great clothing.
Company Info & SpecsBurton Escapade Re:Flex 2012Burton ESCAPADE The new showstopper.
The completely redesigned Escapade™ enables all riders, no matter what board they’re riding, to experience the freedom and comfort of Re:Flex™. We call it empowerment—some claim fluidity—but either way, the Living Hinge™ design creates a truer flex underfoot that enhances control and sensation. Cushioned to the max, the Escapade comes stocked with air-infused React Straps and ergonomic shaping that makes it easy to forget where your setup ends and you begin.
Features + Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design + BASEPLATE: NEW Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Re:Flex + STRAPS: NEW React Strap Air and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: NEW Re:Flex AutoCANT FullBED Cushioning System with Under-Baseplate Dampening Pad and B3 Gel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste
Colorways: Circus Party Black
Sizes: S M L
Response: 7
Burton Escapade EST 2012Burton ESCAPADE EST No sacrifices, no excuses.
For leaders of the pack like Kelly Clark, the light and precise Escapade EST™ provides the final word in premium handling. With anatomical refinements throughout and features like air-cushioned React Straps, B3 Gel cushioning, and the extra-sensory feel of the SuperBED™, it softens landings while keeping you in touch with all terrain. From massive transitions and super parks to steep chutes and snowcat laps, this one has the guts to push the pros. Ridden by: Kelly Clark
Features + Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design + BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + STRAPS: NEW React Strap Air and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: Removable SuperBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel + Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste
Colorways: Tokyo Punchbowl Black
Sizes: S M L
Response: 7
Burton Escapade 2011ESCAPADE All-mountain ecstasy. Being a true all-around ruler means hitting everything—jumps, jibs, and transitions, snapping ollies, and sticking landings—all in the span of one run. Hit your high mark with the Escapade™. Our most anatomically refined women’s binding, it represents the final word in sleek, peak-to-park high performance. Three separate cushioning components combine with our most beloved strap package and the forget-its-there fit of the Real Mesh hi-back to push this legend to the outer limit. Features + Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design + BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite + STRAPS: NEW Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: FullBED Cushioning System, Under-Baseplate Dampening Pad, and B3 Gel Cushioning + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorways: White / Black Black boots/bindings
Sizes: S M L Response: 7
Burton Escapsde EST 2011Burton ESCAPADE EST Feel the difference. Stop! Before you drop in, take a moment to marvel at the ingenuity of the Escapade EST™. Feel the spring-like squish of the SuperBED™—it’s a luxury few will ever discover. Savor the snug security and seamless fit of the premium, ergonomically contoured straps and hi-back, realizing how good you’ve got it. Gasp at the weightlessness and drink in its flowing beauty knowing that you’re now amongst the elite ranks of such riders as Kelly Clark and Ellery Hollingsworth Features + Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design + BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + STRAPS: Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: Removable SuperBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel Heel Cushioning + Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorways: Bronze Age White Sizes: S M L Response: 7
Burton Escapade 2010Featuring more cushioning, board feel, and anatomical correctness than any women’s binding before, the Escapade EST™ redefines what it means to rule the entire mountain. At its heart is the increased drive and comfort of our NEW SuperBED™, which softens landings while keeping you more in touch with your terrain. Team riders Hannah, Victoria, Kelly, and Ellery all swear by the power of its potion. Take a swig and see what’s possible.Featured Tech
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PicturesBurton Escapade Re:Flex 2012
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Burton Escapade and Escapade EST Snowboard Binding Review
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Great bindings!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Bought these bindings, after reading the summary on this site, for my new Never Summer Lotus board. I went for the bright, Party color. I can comfirm all the review says and am especially appreciating the adjustability and comfort of the Escapade bindings. They are pricey, but the features are proving the value. Only one criticism and that is about the directions for mounting that came with the bindings: I am familiar with mounting bindings, but had never had a set with a footbed. I was a bit baffled as to how to get to the mounting holes under the footbed and the directions were no help, nor was the Burton website. Here's what you do: Find the slots on the heelside of the footbed (2 slots per foot) and pry up gently with a screw driver. Under there you'll find the mounting holes. I like the bindings so much that I am not inclined to reduce my rating for incomplete instructions. Burton must figure a professional will be mounting the bindings.
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Reviewed by Linda Hagedorn
January 31, 2012 |