The straps themselves are lightweight and pliant, wrapping round the boot to avoid hotspots over the foot. The updated Supergrip Capstrap 2.0 wraps round the front of your boots, with the grippy rubberised inside offering extra traction. Some people like to wear their toe strap over the top of their boot, these people are wrong. Luckily Burton have your back and these won’t sit over the top of your boot even if you want them to, stopping you from making this most jerry of gaffes.

Ergonomically designed asymmetric highbacks offer more support on the medial side, following the silhouette of your leg. They can be rotated to match your individual specifications so you can really calibrate your ride.

“While the Lexa X can’t wash away your indignity, it can help with the slap landing”

Knuckling a kicker has to be up there as one of the worst things that can happen on a snowboard. If the tail between your legs shame wasn’t enough, there’s the shockwaves travelling up through your legs and threatening to dislodge your spine through your mouth. While the Lexa X can’t wash away your indignity, it can help with the slap landing. B3 Gel in the heel of the Lexa X helps to soak up some of the tingle to help smooth out the situation.

Stiff and hard hitting, the Lexa X swings heavyweight punches and doesn’t stand for mistakes. As such, the barrier to entry is higher than average. This isn’t ideal for a novice rider, the firmer flex relays movement instantly, meaning wobbles and blunders won’t slip through the net. On the flip side, if you’re a confident and experienced rider, the Lexa X will keep you on your toes and whatever you put into it, it’ll give back tenfold.

The Lexa X is available with both Re:Flex and EST baseplates, for 4×4, Channel and 3D mounting.