Burton Cartel Re:Flex, Cartel Restricted Re:Flex, Cartel EST, Cartel Restricted Est and Cartel Binding Review |
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Day's Riden- more than we can count Here is a breakdown of the different Burton Cartel bindings out there right now. 2010 Burton Cartel Line There are 5 Models. Burton Cartel EST, Restricted Cartel EST, Burton Cartel Re:Flex, Cartel Disc and Cartel Restricted. There are 2 common changes for the better over the 2011. For 2011 they added the high back from the now discontinued long running well liked Burton P1 and gave the old high back from 2010 to the Burton Mission line. The Cartel also has an small but asymmetrical ankle strap to allow alot of lateral movement with your board and a far better toe strap over the 2010. The Cartel EST is pretty much the same as the 2010 cartel EST. The Cartel Re:Flex has a new base that allows more flex underfoot similar to the Cartel EST and it works for all boards (our choice for 2011). Then there is the cartel disc binding that just has the new straps and high back to differentiate it over the 2010. Both Restricted models are only different in the Anke strap. They have a large asymmetrical ankle strap that makes for a more supportive/responsive freestyle and all mountian ride. If you can find the Restricted in EST or Regular they are probably the call. It's a toss up with the Restricted Disc vs. the Cartel Re:Flex. The ankle strap from the Restricted is the strong point but so is the new re:flex technology on the Cartel Re:Flex. 2012 Burton Cartel Line Again there were some big changes to all the cartel line with a new high back that is a softer version of the discontinued 2011 C60 High back and there is a new base plate (est is different). We like this new design and feel it gives a little more response and feel than the 2011 models. The 2011 Disc Cartel is discontinued and there are 4 types of bindings. The 2012 Cartel EST has the new high back and base plate but is still pretty much a similar ride. The 2012 Restricted EST is the same as the 2012 Cartel EST except for a much larger and better ankle strap. If you want EST then this is the call over the 2 EST's. The 2012 Cartel Re:Flex has a new base plate and new high back but still has a pretty similar feel and ride to the 2011. The best choice to us is the 2012 Cartel Restricted Re:Flex binding because it flexes underfoot similar to the EST bindings, can ride every board and has a much more supportive ankle strap that will provide more support and leverage. Because of the ankle strap we feel it has better overall performance than the Cartel EST bindings. We'd like to see the restricted and re:flex to be just one binding. Overall every 2012 Cartel binding is better than the previous models but you can still get a good ride out of the older ones if you can't spring the cash out for the latest and greatest. 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. It also has a good flex under foot that makes the entire board flex better than a traditional binding. 4. The biggest drawback is the fact that these bindings only work with Burton Channel Tech boards. Did we want to hate the EST set up? Yes because we aren't fan's of proprietary tech that only works with Burton boards. 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. We feel the Re:Flex are close enough in terms of flex underfoot to allow. There is a Restricted version of EST with a bigger ankle strap that we like better. The Good Ride take on the Burton Cartel Re:Flex Bindings In our opinion these bindings are the way to go. The minimized base plate and flexible disc make for a very natural flex with the board. It flexes the board a little better torsionally but the real advantage is with the longitudinal flex. They have many of the qualities of the Cartel EST but also have the ability to ride other boards with 4 hole mounts. They aren't as good as the EST's but are very close and the fact that you can ride them with any board is a huge plus in this day and age. There are many companies that make amazing boards and they should be tried. They have a restricted model as well that has a bigger ankle strap that we really like. These are just normal bindings like any other binding out there. They have a traditional disc mount and like all bindings there is a slight dead spot under foot compared to the Re:Flex and even more so compared to the EST. These are still great bindings but newer tech is better. How It Rides Overall we have and are still very impressed with The Cartel Line. We have to say our favorite of these bindings was the Cartel Restricted Re:Flex but if you only ride Burton boards then the Restricted EST will be the best call as well. The other bindings A Good Ride Take on Binding Tech This is a Good ride 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. Burton CARTEL Maybe you’ve heard of it? When pros from other companies hit us up for bindings, the Cartel™ is what they want. Arguably the most decorated binding in history with more podiums, openers, enders, and covers than any other, its lightweight, responsive recipe dominates all terrain. Upgrade the package with the across the board compatibility and livelier feel of Re:Flex™, plus cushioning that automatically cants to put you in a more relaxed position and you get pro power of the highest caliber. Ridden by: Shaun White and a grip of non-Burton pros Features + BASEPLATE: NEW Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Re:Flex + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Zero-Lean Hi-Back with DialFLAD™ + STRAPS: Superstrap™ and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: NEW Re:Flex AutoCANT FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorways: Toxic Green White Black Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton Restricted CARTEL Routinely blowing minds. Fads fade away, technologies come and go, and a lot of bindings don’t live to see another season. The Cartel™, however, is entering its seventh season, and is ridden by more Burton [and non-Burton] pros than any other. While we’ve refined this recipe with improvements like Re:Flex™, AutoCANT cushioning, a new hi-back with no built-in Forward Lean, and special edition straps that let you switch between support and mobility, it’s still the same binding…only better. Re:Flex AutoCANT GMP Features + BASEPLATE: NEW Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite Re:Flex + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Zero-Lean Hi-Back with DialFLAD™ + STRAPS: Asym Superstrap™ and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: NEW Re;Flex AutoCANT FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorway: Darkness Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton Respected by the masters. All-empowering performance and total comfort become one with the Cartel EST™, pushing dudes like Mikkel, Kazu, and Rencz to crush all known restraints. The lively baseplate with NEW AutoCANT cushioning creates mind-reading response from park laps to urban exploits. A set-it-and-forget-it strap package keeps your dogs comfortably caged, while the anatomically canted Living Hinge™ hi-back activates your edges and turns up the tweak. Ridden by: Kazu Kokubo, Mikkel Bang, Mikey Rencz, Marko Grilc, and Charles Reid Features + BASEPLATE: Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge Zero-Lean Hi-Back with DialFLAD™ + STRAPS: Superstrap™ and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: NEW Removable AutoCANT SensoryBED™ 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: Toxic Green White Black Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton Restricted A force to be reckoned with. Drug lords are dangerous. So are lava pits, sea monsters, and large birds. Lucky for you, the Cartel EST™ has nothing to do with any of those. Unveiling a newly designed no-nonsense hi-back with zero built-in Forward Lean, and the same lightweight, bomber construction you’ve grown to love, it’s about as safe a bet as you can get for a solid all-around binding. The only real danger to these beautifully crafted bindings is how good they’ll make you look. EST AutoCANT GMP Features + BASEPLATE: Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Zero-Lean Hi-Back with DialFLAD™ + STRAPS: Asym Superstrap™ and Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: NEW Removable AutoCANT SensoryBED™ 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 Colorway: Darkness Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton CARTEL Undiluted utilitarianism. There’s a reason more pros and shop kids choose the Cartel™. Simply put, it’s got everything you could ask for—smoke-weight, diesel strength, and maxed out comfort in a shred-everything package. The time-tested feel and power of the anatomically accurate baseplate and hi-back is unmatched in the industry. FullBED cushioning smoothes out “shocking” landings, while the NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ results in instantaneous edge-control and all-day comfort. Features + BASEPLATE: Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back + STRAPS: Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel Heel Cushioning + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorways: Acid Test White Black Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton Cartel ReFlex Snowboard Bindings 2011: Ready for a sensation you’ve never felt before? The Burton Cartel ReFlex Snowboard Bindings increase board flex and feel by 71% for the most natural connection to the snow out there. Featuring the NEW Auto-Cant cushioning that aligns your lower body for increased comfort and more direct drive and Canted highbacks that are anatomically accurate for an even more comfortable feel. The Burton Cartel ReFlex Snowboard Bindings will capture your senses and make you love boarding more than ever before. Burton A peak to parking lot tour de force. Legendary Burton performance and iconic cushioning combine with the Cartel EST™, pushing dudes like Jeremy Jones and Kazu Kokubo to crush all known restraints. The lively baseplate with SensoryBED™ cushioning provides all-encompassing control and greater board feel from park laps to urban exploits. A set-it-and-forget-it strap package keeps your dogs comfortably caged, while the anatomically canted Living Hinge™ hi-back activates your edges with mind-reading response. Features + BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge Hi-Back + STRAPS: Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: Removable SensoryBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel Cushioning + Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorways: Black Steel Blue Acid Test Sizes: S M L Response: 7 boots/bindings Burton Restricted Ride long and prosper. Remember that episode where Shatner was making out with that hot green piece of alien ass? Neither do we, because Kirk don’t ride. The point is, the Cartel EST™ is so advanced it’ll melt your heart just like Shatner’s. This binding is from the future and you’re probably not ready for it. But if you’re one who boldly goes where no man has gone before, then step up. Just don’t forget to make the V with your hand. Features + BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back + STRAPS: Asym Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: Removable SensoryBED™ Cushioning System with B3 Gel Cushioning + Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorway: Special Dark Sizes: S M L Response: 7 Burton Restricted CARTEL Pure, unadulterated shred. The Cartel™ is a cool name for this binding because it simply states what the Cartel is—a pirate band of snowboard technologies jolly-rogering the slopes in the most worthy of crafts. It doesn’t matter what that means, what does matter are keywords like “smoke weight,” “diesel strength,” “maxed out comfort,” and “shred-everything.” What the hell does “ergonomic” even mean? Shit’s comfortable, end of story. Features + BASEPLATE: Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite + HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back + STRAPS: Asym Superstrap™ and NEW Gettagrip Capstrap™ + BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles + CUSHIONING: FullBED Cushioning System with B3 Gel Heel Cushioning + Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste Colorway: Special Dark Sizes: S M L Response: 7 |
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