Burton Mission

Review Date
November 30, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: B H(Unregistered User) ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $250.00 at Local snowboard shop

Summary:
A 13 year old weighing 110 lbs, now 14 and 125 lbs, has gone through 4 toe straps in 2 seasons. Warranty covered the first 2. The strap needs a redesign for replacements as the existing is very poor. The rest of the mission binding has done well but he now carries a spare toe strap.

Review Date
February 1, 2006

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Condro ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
I have the '05 Model of the Mission Bindings. I am overall very happy with them. They have cap straps, which I like, and hi backs. Early in the season the hi backs gave me some calf bite, but I think that was more me than them, they offer great support though. All of the buckles are very smooth and consistant. there are plenty of adjustments to be made on the binding allowing it to be tuned to a multitude a different styles and riders, making it pretty versitile.
I can definately feel some flex from the base plate, if you are looking for some flex it can be a good thing, I can feel it lag in response at times.
Definately a solid binding, with clean styling, and many of the basic features as Burton's higher end offering.

Similar Products Used:
Other Burton bindings, Drake and Flow.

Review Date
November 17, 2005

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Reviewed by: scyther ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $179.00 at REI

Summary:
I bought the 2004 missions last year. I used them 4 times last year and they worked fine. They're a little hard to get in and out of on colder days. I rode them one day so far this seasion and the FLAD fastener snapped in half on its own. I returned them to REI (with much to do), got this year's mission two days ago. The ratchets don't work properly right out of the box. I have to return them. I think I will upgrade or go with another manufacturer. The 2004 Missions seem kind of flimsy (they are very light...which is part of their appeal) and the Burton rep said they re-engineered them this year so they are more robust. So far I am skeptical and not happy with the quality. If you own some, keep an eye on them and take them back before the warranty is up as soon as you sense that anything is wrong.

Review Date
January 31, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: jake1130 ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
these bindings are pretty sweet when you first get them. ive had mine less than a year and the highback cracked a strap broke and the clips on the back broke off. if they dont break though they are a great binding for hitting the park and any other place on the mountain.

Review Date
December 27, 2003

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
6-15

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Deano Bevelacqua(Unregistered User) ,  Advanced

Price Paid:  $200.00 at Village Snowboards

Summary:
This was the worst binding i have ever purchased im my entire life. first of all its made completely of plastic , like a little kids toy or somthing. second the straps are to short, third the hard ware they send you is a horrible fit for anything but a burton board and " they only make hardware for there boards " as they say.