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Burton Scribe and Scribe EST Snowboard Binding Review

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$219
Intermediate to Expert Freestyle
Here is a quick history on the Scribe.

2010-The Scribe came on the scene in 2010 and became a pretty good binding for park/freestyle riding.
2011- The Scribe made it to 2011 and created a decent park following.  The large asymmetrical ankle strap gives you leverage for better jibbing and more support for riding around the park.  They added a non-est to the mix and we applaud that. 

2012-Not much has changed between the 2011 and 2012 Scribe bindings.
Like all Burton bindings the adjustability and comfort is arguably the best out there.  The heel pad provides excellent shock absorption but we feel the toe pad on the disc binding could use a Re:Flex upgrade that would make the toe just as good.  The EST is as good as it gets when it comes to shock absorption.All in all this is still a great binding for park riding and park play.  The EST is going to make your board easier to flex and more freestyle feel but the Scribe disc binding will work with any board out there. It will do a good job on any soft to medium freestyle board that is for cruising jibbing and all around park play. If you are looking for the latest tech and are ok with a mens binding then we suggest the 2012 Burton Malativa. It has the newer/better tech that drastically improves the ride.

How It Rides

Flex Soft
Response Good
Dampening
Good
Adjustability Excellent
Weight
Light
Shock Absorption
Excellent
Comfort
Excellent
Lateral Movement
Excellent
Board/Boot Integration Excellent

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The Good Ride Take


Our 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 initiation 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 proprietary 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

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.


Company Info & Specs

Burton Scribe 2012

Burton 

SCRIBE

Rewrite the way you ride.

Park, pipe, pow, or cruising—with the Scribe, all terrain is fair game. As dependable as it is predictable, this cushioned confidence builder is designed to make you feel stronger so you can ride longer. Heel edge ecstasy comes in the form of a whisper-weight ergonomic hi-back, while asym straps can be switched, letting you choose between high-speed support or freestyle mobility. Fully dialed and ready to fly, the Scribe is your ticket to the sky.

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite
+ HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back with DialFLAD™

+ STRAPS: Asym Superstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW FullBED Cushioning System

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

Colorways:

Blue Fade

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 5


Burton Scribe EST 2012

Burton 

SCRIBE EST

Freestyle focus, feline feel.

Our most purrrrfect creation to date, the Scribe EST™ offers cat-like control to keep you landing on your feet. Now slightly more responsive without losing its laid-back reputation, its playful package has also been upgraded to the SensoryBED™ for cloud nine cushioning and superior feel. Buttery mobility or powerful pop? The choice is yours by flipping the reversible asym Superstraps.

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: NEW 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST
+ HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back with DialFLAD™

+ STRAPS: Park-Specific Asym Superstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW Removable SensoryBED Cushioning System

+ Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel

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

Colorways:

Blue Fade

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 5

 

Burton Scribe 2011

Burton

SCRIBE

Attention ground control, requesting fly-by.

Style and simplicity are just the beginning when it comes to the NEW Scribe™. Whether playing in the park or high on the peak, the soft-flexing, specially blended baseplate with EVA cushioning keeps it comfortably cushy. Heel edge ecstasy comes in the form of a whisper-weight ergonomic hi-back, while asym straps can be switched, letting you choose between increased support or more mobility. Fully dialed and ready to fly, the Scribe is your ticket to the sky.

Features

+  Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Park Blend Short-Glass/Nylon Composite
+ HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back

+ STRAPS: Park-Specific Asym Superstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: EVA Baseplate Cushioning

Colorways:

Miami Nights

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 5

boots/bindings

Binding Type Mens Women Freestyle Jr.
Binding Size S M L S M L XS Y *
Men's Boots Size 6-8 8-11 10+ 3-5 5-7 7-9 11C 2K-6K *
Women's Boot Size 7-9 9-11 11+ 4-6 6-8 8+ * * *
Euro Boot Size 36-41 41-44 43+ 34-36.5 36.5-40 40+ 28-32.5 33-38 *
UK Boot Size 5-7 7-10 9+ 2.5-4 4-6 6+ 10-13 1-5 *
Mondo Boot Size 22-26 26-29 28+ 21-23 23-25 25+ 17.5-20 20.5-24 *

 

Burton Scribe EST 2011

Burton

SCRIBE EST

Pen your own park manifesto.

You’re not about to let anything get between you and your daily dose of shredding. But 24 hours a day inside your bindings can make even the best go mad. Lightweight with a soft, playful flex, the ShopGirl-inspired Scribe EST™ screams comfort with its ShredBED™ cushioning and anatomically correct hi-back. With asym shaped straps, switch it up by choosing between lateral power for pressing or medial mobility for tweaked out trickery.

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate EST

+ HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Hi-Back

+ STRAPS: Park-Specific Asym Superstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW Removable ShredBED 2.0 Cushioning System

+ Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel

Colorways:

Purple

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 5

 

Burton Scribe EST 2010

Built for the rider clocking 100+ day seasons, lapping the jump line by day and waiting tables all night, the NEW Scribe EST™ is for those with tunnel vision for total destruction. Legit presses and controlled spins are now a reality with the added support of the NEW Asym Superstrap™. Ergonomically canted hi-backs complement your every curve, while the SensoryBED™ offers life-changing cushioning, amplified feel, and a truer flex from your beloved snowboard.
Featured Tech
  • EST

    Now available on more models, and with five unique and interchangeable cushioning systems, you won't find a ride like EST™ anywhere else but Burton. EST's endless list of benefits include unlimited stance options with next-level micro-adjustability, a truer flex pattern from your board, and more cushioning, board feel, and control than anything else out there. To truly comprehend the EST experience, you have to ride it.

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  • Women's Specific True Fit Design

    In conjunction with our women's boots, we developed True Fit™ to ensure a most perfect fit in both your boots and your bindings. Every baseplate, hi-back, and strap is specifically designed with the way a woman rides in mind. It's like taking your riding into 6th gear—complete control, total power, and more fun than you ever thought possible.

    Women's Specific True Fit Design
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Baseplates
  • New 11% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite

    Our NEW Park Blend features ramped up strength in a soft-flexing package.

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Hi-Backs
  • Canted Living Hinge™

    This exclusive technology eliminates excess hardware and weight, and even allows you to adjust your Forward Lean™ independent of your hi-back rotation. Set your hi-back rotation once, never touch it again, and still be able to adjust the Forward Lean any time.

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  • NEW Single-Component

    The simplicity of a one-piece design means immediate response that lets you feel the entire mountain. Through material blends we can then control the overall flex profile—from soft and surfy to ultra responsive.

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Cushioning
  • B3 Gel Heel Cushioning

    The same cushioning found in our high-end boots, B3 Gel lets you stomp flat landings without self-detonating.

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  • NEW Removable SensoryBED II Cushioning System

    An instant classic, the SensoryBED™ offers all the cushioning, board feel, and extra-sensory control that EST is famous for, in a versatile, shred-everything package. The NEW SensoryBED II includes B3 Gel under the ball of your foot in addition to the B3 Gel in the heel.

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Straps
  • New Park-Specific ASYM Superstrap
    • Superstrap™ Construction
    • 3D® Curved, Triple Axis Spine
    • Laterally Supportive Asym Shape
    • NeoPadding
    • Reversible Shape: Choose Between Power or Mobility
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  • Primo Capstrap
    • 3D® Curved, Triple Axis Spine
    • Grip Fit
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Buckles
  • Smooth Glide Buckle Technology

    Buttery smooth entry and release, and unmatched strength are the trademarks of our Smooth Glide™ buckle technology. Polished, chrome-plated aluminum and lightweight polycarbonate levers give you season after season of premium ratcheting power. Best of all, our buckles are designed and built by us, not some shady supplier.

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Response
  • 5

    Every binding in our line rides differently. The best way to describe the type of ride is through our response rating. The response rating is based primarily on the construction, profile, and materials used in the baseplate, hi-back, cushioning system, and straps, as well as feedback we get from our team riders and product testers. Based only as a comparison between the bindings within our line, a rating of one is more relaxed while ten is more responsive.

    Binding Response - 5
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Other Features
  • Rides Exclusively with Boards Featuring the Channel

Pictures

Burton Scribe 2012


Burton Scribe EST 2012


Burton Scribe 2011

 

Burton Scribe EST 2011

 


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