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Burton Citizen Snowboard Binding Review

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$119
Beginner All Mountain to Freestyle
A Good Ride Favorite Beginner Binding.

There is nothing worse than having a bad beginner binding either not fit right or come loose on you. The Burton Citizen is one of the best beginner binding out there.  Does that mean that it's more than a beginner binding?  We don't think so and it still doesn't offer that much compared to the other Burton bindings.  However it much better than your average rental and having your own equipment brings consistency to your learning process. The Burton Citizen is a well made binding that has a lot of tech that the higher end Burton bindings have. The shock absorption is at a level higher than any beginner binding.  As you can see the Citizen has significant EVA foam at the heel of the binding.  It's not going to compete with the higher end Burton bindings but is far better than any other beginner binding out there.  The Citizens straps are at a higher quality than what you normally get as well.  We are pretty stoked on this binding for a beginner but if you plan on progressing quickly or riding many days during the season then go with something a little better.  The Burton Citizen will take you to the next level and when you get there you won't necessarily have to buy a better binding. Not much has changed from 2011 to 2012 so you are pretty much getting the same performance. There is also a one strap binding called the Citizen One Up but we feel you should just get use to 2 straps and also enjoy more support.

How It Rides

Flex Soft
Response Average
Dampening
Average
Adjustability Excellent
Weight
Light
Shock Absorption
Average
Comfort
Good
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 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.


Company Info & Specs

Burton Citizen 2012

Burton 

CITIZEN

This binding will save your season.

Welcome to a land where the trails are paved in marshmallows. Runs never end. Pit stops don’t exist. It’s the land of eternal comfort. Your passport? The Citizen. Simple, strong, and the easiest riding binding in the line, it’s all about maximum fun for the rider on a budget. Lighter weight, padded throughout, and women’s-specific down to the stitches on the straps, this is your key to the good life.

Features

+          Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate
+          HI-BACK: Soft Flexing, Ultra-Lightweight Single-Component Hi-Back with MicroFLAD™

+ STRAPS: NEW Lushstrap and Adaptastrap

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: EVA Baseplate Cushioning

Colorways:

Rubine Red

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 3

 

Burton Citizen 2011

Burton

CITIZEN

This binding will save your season.

Welcome to a land where the trails are paved in marshmallows. Runs never end. Pit stops don’t exist. It’s the land of eternal comfort. Your passport? The Citizen. Simple, strong, and easier to ride than a tricycle with training wheels, this binding is all about pro performance for the rider on a budget. Lighter weight, padded throughout, and women’s-specific down to the stitches on the straps, this is your key to the good life.

Features

+ Women’s-Specific True Fit™ Design

+ BASEPLATE: Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate with Gas Pedal™
+ HI-BACK: Soft Flexing, Ultra-Lightweight Single-Component Hi-Back

+ STRAPS: Primostrap™ and Adaptastrap™

+ BUCKLES: Smooth Glide™ Buckles

+ CUSHIONING: EVA Baseplate Cushioning

Colorways:

Plum / White

White

Black

Sizes:

S

M

L

Response: 3

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 Citizen 2010

Welcome to a land where the trails are paved in marshmallows. Runs never end. Pit stops don’t exist. It’s the land of eternal comfort. Your passport? The Citizen. Simple, strong, and easier to ride than a tricycle with training wheels, this binding is all about pro performance for the rider on a budget. Now lighter, padded throughout, and women’s-specific down to the stitches on the straps, this is your key to the good life.
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
  • Gas Pedal™

    This extendable ramp heightens toe-edge response while reducing toe drag for total carving enlightenment.

  • Lightweight, Bomb-Proof Polycarbonate

    Surfy and playful for laid-back, relaxed cruising.

Hi-Backs
  • Real Mesh Hi-Back

    Aerospace-grade Real Mesh shaves precious ounces off the hi-back and also allows the hi-back to perfectly mirror the shape of your boot's backstay for the ultimate fit. Go ahead, try and tear it. This shit is tough!

  • Ultra-Lightweight Single-Component Hi-Back

    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.

Straps
  • New Adaptastrap
    • Conformable from Capstrap™ to Toe Strap
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  • PrimoCapstrap
    • 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
  • 3

    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 - 3
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Other Features
  • NEW Softer Flexing
  • EVA Baseplate Padding

Pictures

Burton Citizen 2012

Burton Citizen 2011




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