Description The original returns. Lighter, stronger and more rider-friendly than competing bindings, step-in or conventional.
Stiff aluminum baseplate for immediate response and hard snow control. Rider tuneab...
Review Abstract The biggest plus of the SSTs is that “snow does not clog” like many reviewers thought it would. Boarders claim that these “simple,” “strong” and “reliable” step-ins offer “as much support as a strap in.” “The toe-heel connection allows perfect power transfer to the board and great feel,” says one boarder. Another adds, “Once your boots are on your feet, that's all the adjusting you'll need.” The boots are easy to get in and out of, and “you feel connected to the board,” says one rider. “Most reviewers agree that for “quick edge-to-edge response” and reliability, “you won't find lighter or stronger bindings” than the SSTs.
Summary: Best binding that K2 offered of the flat series. Super tough, I,ve had them for four seasons and they are still working perfect. All other flat bindings that k2 is offering this season pale in comparison. If you are sold on the flat binding step in system, this is the binding for you if you find it.
Strengths: Toe to heel transfer is the best available for carving and holding a line through crud and worked snow. I really could care less about the speed of getting into the binding, but they are faster than strap-ins with a little practice. If you do backcountry and care about the overall weight of your deck these bindings are super light keep some pounds off your back. The main thing is the superior transfer of force from the rider to the board.
Weaknesses: the binding is only as good as the boot your are using. Do research and try on as many pairs as possible before deciding. Many of the older styles (00-01 and 01-02) yaks, aces, guides are great boots for flat step ins. This years transformers are good, but not as supportive as the aces or guides of previous years.
Review Date September 19, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Used product for Countless
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Reviewed by: Stiggs(Unregistered User)
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Advanced
, from Minneapolis, MN
Price Paid:
$150.00
Favorite place to ride: Colorado
Riding Style: All Mountain/Freeride
Product Year: 2001
Summary: You hardcore dudes keep your straps. I'm an all-mountain freerider with an inclination towards carving. I'm 200 lbs and ride a Burton SM 174 with these bindings. I've ridden CO, WA, UT and Canada in all kinds of snow, averaging 25-35 days a year over the last decade.
The bindings don't break, only occassionally clog in the wettest snow and the screws don't come loose all the time if you just quit fuc*in' with 'em. (Try a little Elmers in the holes if you must. Won't mess up the board like Locktite.) A great choice if you don't want to sit on your ass every time you get off the lift.
Duck foot park rat "hardcores" won't like them. BTW, try carving a turn for a change. I'm freakin' tired of having to plow through your crud.
Strengths: Solid heel toe connection really tranfers power to the edges. Very light weight and responsive. Lateral flex allows a great knee tuck for effective carving.
Weaknesses: Yes, if the snow is wet and its a little warmer, they may clog a little. Kick you boots off, click in, shut up and ride.
Similar Products Used: Burton three strap traditionals, earlier Clickers.
Review Date April 8, 2002
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 3 of 5
Used product for Countless
Reviewed by: jctse(Unregistered User)
,
Advanced
, from Hayward, Ca, Alameda
Price Paid:
$125.00
at Tri-City
Favorite place to ride: Kirkwood
Riding Style: FreeStyle
Product Year: 2001
Summary: They're okay when I started snowboarding but have converted to standard strap-ins. The sensitivity and edge control is no where near that of strap ins.
Strengths: They store easy cause they're flat.
Weaknesses: Control doesn't compare to strap ins
Similar Products Used: Burton Missions and Flow fl-5's
Review Date June 16, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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1 votes
Reviewed by: Jon(Unregistered User)
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Intermediate
, from California
Favorite place to ride: Mammoth
Riding Style: Groomed/Slalom
Product Year: 2000
Summary: Great bindings! Keeps my board just as light as when I first had it without bindings!
Strengths: I like the ablity to get off the lift, turn and click in and go down the hill, never having to stop and sit down to strap in. I use to have snow stick to my clickers, then a friend told me about silicon and now if there is snow on my bindings, I just tap my board and it falls right off. Best bindings ever, unless I go with friends with strap, and even they say "man, I need to get me some clickers, I hate these straps" and start clearing the snow off of them.
Weaknesses: None
Similar Products Used: Flows
Review Date April 16, 2001
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: Fred Caron(Unregistered User)
,
Intermediate
, from Salt Lake ,UT
Price Paid:
$100.00
at Canyon Bicycles
Favorite place to ride: Pow Mow
Riding Style: All Mountain/Freeride
Product Year: 1999
Summary: I've been using my sst clickers for three seasons and love them.I have never had any problem with the screws.Easy in-easy out.They can be a pain on a powder day (when I'm usually riding)but it's not that big a deal.I spray silicon on them to help with the problem.I just prefer them over straps.
Strengths: Light weight,low profile,sturdy,ease of use,good edge response.
Weaknesses: Clogs up on powder days,have to sit down and clean.
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