The biggest change to the Ride Capo for 2017/18 is the highback, which has been cored out a lot more to reduce weight. It’s no less supportive or responsive, however, and according to Ride is now actually marginally stiffer.

“There’s plenty of shock-absorbing urethane in the baseplate to help minimise foot pain”

The ankle strap is relatively chunky, so there’s lots of support and cushioning on hand, and the neoprene outer layer gives you a solid grip. Meanwhile the toe strap is almost impossibly light, with a webbed structure that can’t fail to have the best possible fit with any boot – whether you like to wear it over the top, or right on your toes.

The Ride Capo is designed to be thrashed, but it’s not enough just to be strong. When dealing with the big, gnarly impacts of park riding, or the constant vibrations of big-mountain charging, it needs to have the ability to minimise foot pain. Fortunately there’s plenty of shock-absorbing urethane in the baseplate, which is the same stuff Ride put in their snowboard’s sidewalls to minimise damage.

The stiffness and response will suit relatively accomplished riders rather than beginners, so those not afraid to take risks on the mountain would do well to put their trust in the Ride Capo.

The Capo has been the go-to binding for riders like Jake Welch and Beau Bishop, who are looking for true response.

It’s designed with performance in mind, with an aluminum chassis and cored-out nylon highback that will perform anywhere – from steeps to park jumps.