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Burton Mission 2020-2021 Snowboard Bindings Review

  • Price: £230, $250
  • Sizes: S, M, L
  • Flex: 5/10
  • Entry System: Classic

The Bent Metal Joint is a versatile mid-flexing all-mountain option that marries high tech with high performance to create your dependable daily driver binding.

Bent Metal use their signature Flex Drive Plates, which are built much the same way as a snowboard, with a core sandwiched between multiple layers. They do exactly what it says on the tin- they flex underfoot, and drive power to the edges of your board, rather than create a dead zone across the width. You can switch out the Flex Drive Plates for softer or stiffer versions to really cater to each riders individual needs, they’re available via the Bent Metal website and are super easy to swap out.

“They do exactly what it says on the tin- they flex underfoot, and drive power to the edges of your board”

The top strap is Bent Metal’s Mobility Ankle Strap, it’s lightweight and malleable so as to fit around your boot instead of creating a pressure point over the arch. A central cutout shaves precious grams and allows it to bend around lumps and bumps rather than push down on them. The toestraps are minimalist in design, but offer a good amount of support up front, without being bulky or awkward.

The Nylon Highback sits with a flex rating slap bang in the middle, it’ll be great for playful cruising and mellow laps with your buddies. The cutout near the top both reduces weight and enables a flex point, and even better it’s a handy carry handle for hiking lines or traipsing through the carpark.

“For an access all areas binding at a really reasonable price, you can’t say much fairer than the Joint”

The forward lean is adjustable via Bent Metal’s classic cube design, and the plates can be manoeuvred to better fit your boot length. If you’re looking for something with a bit more beef, you’d do better to check out the BMBW Solution, but for an access all areas binding at a really reasonable price, you can’t say much fairer than the Joint.

Tester’s Verdict

Al NasmythFreedom Snowboarding

“I was a bit skeptical about how much better the EST system would work with channel boards but I could really feel the difference. I was using some Burton Re-Flex style bindings first (screws and plates) and then switched and found the Missions more responsive and precise.

“The striped back straps were comfy and slick, and the footbed cushioning comfy”

The striped back straps were comfy and slick, and the footbed cushioning comfy. I’d say they have a medium flex all round, not stiff enough that you get flung from edge to edge and not so soft that your knee has to touch the ground just to get on the toe edge.

What I did find was when I adjusted the high back angle to match my normal Burton bindings it was a much steeper angle for the same setting.”

Tester’s Verdict 2018/19

Darren Williamsthesnowboardshop.co.uk/

When I ride a pair of bindings, I don’t want to feel them when I shred. It should be a seamless interface between you and your board.

“Ultimately is one of the most comfortable bindings on the market today”

A lot of bindings give me foot cramp but the Burton Mission doesn’t; it holds me in securely, offers great power transfer, and ultimately is one of the most comfortable bindings on the market today.

With a medium flex they are great for intermediate-to-advanced riders who want a pair that won’t let them down. They’re available in loads of banging colours this year – including our favourite, hot pink.”

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