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Burton Stiletto and Stiletto EST Snowboard Binding Review

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$159 Disc and $179 EST
Beginner to Advanced All Mountain Freestyle to Freestyle
Burton just makes good bindings and the Stiletto is a good low cost freestyle binging. There are few in the industry that can compete with them. The Stiletto is a perfect entry level to advanced level binding for some one who wants a soft flex. The Stilleto isn't the top of the but does have a lot of hand me down tech from their top of the line that was around years ago.  The new Toe cap is much better than 2011's and even 2010's.  It fits around the boot much better and is closer to the origional over the toe straps.  We weren't fan of Burton's 2010 strap and many others weren't either.  For 2012 Burton introduced the Stiletto EST for those that only ride Burton boards.  We would of rather just seen Burton make a Re:Flex Stiletto which is a similar ride to the EST and drop the other 2 but that is our 2 cents for 2 bindings. Still the EST will provide a smoother easier flex out of the Burton board you are riding because there is more natural flex under foot.  The 2011 and 2012 Disc Stiletto bindins are pretty close except for a more cushy strap and a better foot bed that provides cushioning from heel to toe.  This makes the 2012's the call over the 2011's.  Hopefully for 2012 Burton will at least drop the disc and add re:flex. If you are looking for a soft forgiving freestyle binding at a low cost then both the EST and Regular Stiletto will be a good choice.

How It Rides

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

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The Good Ride Take


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 Stilleto 2012

Burton 

STILETTO

Your new BFF…with added TLC.

Rock star to rising rider, the Stiletto™ offers super tech that won’t send your wallet running. From the newly cushioned baseplate and curve-hugging canted hi-back to the extra-padded straps and easy buckles—it’s all been designed for the way women ride. Why? Because when it fits right, it rides better. If only you could get back all the days you wasted riding dude’s bindings.

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

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

+ STRAPS: NEW Lushstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: NEW FullBED Cushioning System

Colorways:

Lime Drop

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 4

 

Burton Stilleto EST 2012

Burton 

STILETTO EST

Free and easy—the way bindings were meant to be.

Women’s-specific down to the stitch, the NEW Stiletto EST™ is here to remind you that the right bindings really do make a difference. Easy on the feet and even easier on the wallet, its lightweight, forgiving design offers cushioning and board feel that rivals everything in its class. For a barefoot feel without the burn, the ShredBED™ 2.0 absorbs all the impacts you’ll encounter. Soft straps and ergonomic hi-backs hold you down without holding you back.

Features

+          Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Single-Component Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate EST

+          HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Hi-Back with MicroFLAD™

+ STRAPS: NEW Lushstrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: Removable ShredBED 2.0 Cushioning System

+          Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring The Channel

Colorways:

Lime Drop

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 4

 

Burton Stilleto 2011

Burton

STILETTO

Dang! Look at this flexy little number.

Rock star to rising rider, the Stiletto™ offers legit, pro-grade performance for anyone who wants it. From the soft, forgiving baseplate and ergonomically canted hi-back to the extra-padded straps and rugged buckles—it’s all been designed for the way women ride. Why? Because when it fits right, it rides better. If only we could figure out a way to help you get back all the days you wasted riding dude’s bindings.

 

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate

+ HI-BACK: NEW Single-Component Canted Hi-Back with MicroFLAD™

+ STRAPS: Primostrap™ and Primo Capstrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: EVA Baseplate Cushioning

Colorways:

Arctica

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 4

boots/bindings

Binding Type Mens Women
Binding Size S M L S M L
Men's Boots Size 6-8 8-11 10+ 3-5 5-7 7-9
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+
UK Boot Size 5-7 7-10 9+ 2.5-4 4-6 6+
Mondo Boot Size 22-26 26-29 28+ 21-23 23-25 25+

Burton Stilleto 2010

Every one of the Stiletto’s features has been built to hug the female foot and leg. From the soft, forgiving baseplate and the NEW ergonomically canted hi-back to the straps and buckles—it’s all been designed with you in mind. Why? Because when it fits right, it rides better. If only we could figure out a way to help you get back all the days you wasted riding dude’s bindings.

Featured Tech
  • 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
  • Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate

    Surfy and playful for laid-back, relaxed cruising.

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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Straps
  • New Adaptastrap
    • Conformable from Capstrap™ to Toe Strap
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  • Primo Capstrap
    • 3D® Curved, Triple Axis Spine
    • Grip Fit
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  • Primostrap
    • Hybrid Superstrap™/Luxstrap™ Construction
    • 3D® Curved, Triple Axis Spine
    • EVA Padding
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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
  • 4

    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 - 4
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Other Features
  • EVA Baseplate Padding

Pictures

Burton Stilleto 2012

Burton Stilleto EST 2012

Burton Stilleto 2011




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