Burton Mission

Review Date
January 19, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: TurnerBrantley ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $179.00 at Sierratradingpost.co

Summary:
I own the 2008 model. I'm fourteen, 100lbs (I know i'm light) and ride about 20-30 times a season. I used them about three times when I fell in love with them. They have lots of damping, which I love for the park. The hi back is really tall, compared to my k2 sonics. I used the toe strap before, now I use the cap strap and I love it. From the first time I strapped in, I could feel the difference. They do have a ton of ajustments, which took me about an hour to get everything perfect, but once you do, they're sick. Go ahead and buy them.

Customer Service:
Uh, fast shipping?
Idk they haven't broke!

Similar Products Used:
K2 sonic... sick for the price.

Review Date
November 9, 2008

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: dpalmer ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $250.00

Summary:
This product as you all can see has received mixed reviews. I’m here to tell you why. These bindings are made out of a mixture of carbon-fiber and polycarbonates with aluminum smooth-guide buckles. Absolutely no metal was used in hopes of creating an ultra light flexible binding with better response. For some people this may be perfect. For heavier people it might not provide the support you need and may break down. Also people using this binding with other products that do not match up properly can prove burdensome. Aluminum buckles in my opinion were not the best choice, as they do not perform well in colder temps. As for customization this binding exceeds itself as you have almost an inexhaustible range of choices making it able to fit nearly any boot. In my experience nothing has gone wrong with these binding besides the aluminum buckles giving me a little troubles. All in all the binding is pretty good, but it’s definitely a risky investment, I label this one buyer beware..

Customer Service:
Never had any issues requiring customer service

Similar Products Used:
drake F60, <---- sick binding for beginners who want intermediate quality. Can find them used for cheap, wise investment!!!

Review Date
November 30, 2006

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.00 of 5, 1 votes

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.