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The Good Ride Take

The Burton Prophecy Snowboard Binding Review by the Good Ride

The Burton Prophecy is relatively new and wasn't a bad choice when it came ont he scene in 2011.  We especially liked the Re:Flex technology that only a few bindings had in 2011.  We felt that these bindings responded better than burtons Rating and felt like they were more in between the Burton Diode and the Burton Cartel instead of behind the cartel. With the Co2 and C60 gone for 2012 this inherited some of their tech and mad the Prophecy a much better binding in 2012 and it's one of our favorites. 

Burton Prophecy Re:Flex 2011
The Burton Prophecy came out in 2011 with a base from the 2010 Burton P1, the high back from the 2010 Burton Triad and the new Re:Flex technology.  We are very excited to see this binding and it had a ride that is unique.  Re:Flex tech is our favorite Burton Binding Tech and It allows the board flex better under the foot.  The high back is very similar or the same as the 2007, slightly stiffer Co2 high back. The padding from the Triad that provided a very cush but slightly heavier ride has been removed which we feel is good.  The ankle strap is relatively new as well.  The strap is very flexy and forgiving but still pretty responsive. We like the 2011 Co2 ankle strap better but this still provides a very traditional Burton like feel.   It's nice to see them provide a binding that doesn't down grade their tech for Non-Burton boards.  We hope that the Burton keeps the Prophecy around for a few years and hope the tech trickles down to the less expensive bindings.  This was a good binding for the price and it felt like a slightly better version of the Cartel.
Burton Prophecy Re:Flex 2012
 
We liked the Prophecy in 2011 but felt the the 2011 Co2 had more of an advantage in terms of performance.  This year the Co2's are gone as well as the C60's and the Prophecy benefited from both their tech tremendously.  The  Prophecy now has a softer version of the 2011 C60 Est high back and a asymmetrical ankle strap that is similar to but slightly larger than the 2011 Co2 that we really loved.  It still has the same base and re:flex tech from the year before which we loved in 2011. The high back for 2012 is more responsive and the ankle strap is even more responsive.  The ankle strap is also going to give you better leverage longitudinally and a little better leverage torsionally. This to us completes the Prophecy and makes it one of the best bindings you can get from the Burton line up for the price.  We like that they don't even bother making an EST model and we hope this is the future of Burton Bindings. We feel Re:Flex still utilizes the flex in channel tech almost as good as the EST bindings and makes 4 hole/non Burton Boards ride better.  We found this to be smooth but responsive and very comfortable binding to have on.  It reminded us of the old P1 bindings that use to be in Burton's line that many freeriders to freestylers loved. This year it felt like it turned a corner from being a slightly better binding that the Cartel Re:Flex to a binding that has it's own personality and is much better/different than the new Cartel. This is a pretty responsive very smooth ride kind of binding that will help riders of many different personalitites get a supportive but somewhat forgiving feel. It's hard to say what these are best for but

We say go with the 2012 here and you will get a binding that gives you a lot for the price.......well when it comes to the Burton pricing scale.

A Good Ride Take on Binding Tech
Metal vs Plastic Bindings

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 pelage “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.

The Negatives- Because Burton spends so much money on sponsorship and tech they have to pass this cost along to the products they sell.   They relentlessly continue to jack up the prices every year.  You are almost always going to get a good product from Burton’s higher end line but some mid to low level products don’t stack up to the competition in the same price range.   Just remember it’s not always good because it hast the Burton label on it.

Company Info & Specs

Burton Prophecy 2012

Burton 

PROPHECY

Universal truth and freestyle enlightenment.

The Prophecy’s minimized Re:Flex™ baseplate allows for increased cushioning, feel, and a more natural flex underfoot. Slim weight and comfort continue with the added drive of an ergonomic Air Mesh hi-back and super-responsive, air-cushioned strap package. Compatible with all mounting systems, including 4x4, 3D®, and The Channel, its free-flexing design unlocks an all-new sensation no matter what board you’re riding. 

Ridden by: Mikey Rencz and a grip of non-Burton pros

Features

+ BASEPLATE: Dual-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Spar and 11% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Re:Flex Lower

+ HI-BACK: Dual-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Real Mesh Hi-Back with DialFLAD™ and B3 Gel Bushings

+ STRAPS: NEW React Strap Air and Gettagrip Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW Re:Flex FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel

+ Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste

Colorways:

Slate

Red

Sizes

S

M

L

Response: 6

Burton Prophecy 2011

Burton

PROPHECY

Dawn of a new era in freestyle.

The NEW Prophecy reveals the truth of what bindings will be like in years to come. Compatible with any platter, including boards with 4x4, 3D®, and the latest generation of The Channel, the NEW Re:Flex™ minimized baseplate and Living Hinge™ disc allows for increased cushioning, feel, and a more natural flex underfoot. Slim weight and supernatural comfort continues with the added drive of an ergonomic Air Mesh hi-back and minimized, super-responsive strap package.

Features

+ BASEPLATE: Dual-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Spar and 11% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Re:Flex Lower [20% Lighter Than Standard 3D®]

+ HI-BACK: Dual-Component Canted Living Hinge Air Mesh Hi-Back

+ STRAPS: Cored Ultrastrap Air™ and Gettagrip Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW Re:Flex FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel Heel Cushioning

+ Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste

Colorways:

Black / White

Kryptonite

Sizes

S

M

L

Response: 6

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