Burton Hitchhiker 2023 Splitboard Binding

Spark R&D Arc Splitboard Binding

$749.99 $599.99 Save $150.00

Description

Lightweight and Surfy

The Arc splitboard binding is lightweight for long tours, epic overnighters, trees, and steeps. The baseplate is CNC machined with maximum cutouts to shave weight yet maintain strength and performance while incorporating our industry-leading Tesla T1 binding anatomy. All Arc bindings feature a medium flex version of the Rip ‘N’ Flip highback and a smaller profile Pillow Line ankle strap with flex window for a nice surfy ride down. Every piece of this binding is made in-house with the exception of a few screws and the buckles!

In the Box: Bindings, Tesla touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws, and Spark pocket tool.

What else do I need? A set of Spark pucks or Spark Canted Pucks

Weight: 626g/ea - 1256g/pr – Medium

Features

Pillow Line Straps

Arc Pillow Line Straps are lightweight - 46% lighter than their fabric strap predecessors. They are ultradurable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and made 100% in-house. Strap pillows are thin and flexible for a comfortable, conformed fit, while thicker ribs are held off the boot and provide stiffness for a uniquely responsive ride. Arc ankle straps have a smaller footprint than the Surge and feature a flex window for max agility while maintaining support. The toe straps come in one construction for both Arc and Surge models, and are designed to be used as a toe cap but also fit traditionally over the top.

Rip 'N' Flip Highback

The R&D shines with a shape built from 3D scans of popular splitboard boot models, and a list of rad features designed specifically for and fully appreciated by the splitboarder. The Arc highback has a moderate amount of glass fiber fill for medium flex and a surfy feel. The tool free forward lean adjuster (FLAD) offers complete customization from 0° to 22° in ride mode. The Forward Lean Adjuster toggles easily between forward lean position and -13° touring position for easy transitions.

Whammy Bar Climbing Wire

A single fatty climbing wire is built into the baseplate with a side arm lever for easy position changes on the steeps. You can switch easily from stowed, to low (12°), to high (18°) and back again while touring.

Snap Ramps & Side-Lock Tesla Touring Brackets

T1 System bindings slide sideways into the offset touring bracket and are locked into place with our snap ramp. No pins, no cables, no fiddle factor. Integrated Ibex crampon mounting claws on touring brackets make for quick and easy installation and removal.

Puck Compatibility

Slide them on and snap the ramp down. Snap the ramp up and slide them off. The most functional way to attach your binding to your board in ride mode. Period. Spark R&D bindings are designed to work with all puck compatible splitboard models. When used with Arc bindings conveniently access puck screws with the bindings in place for precise stance adjustment. Available in a flat and a 3° canted model. Note that pucks do not come with the bindings out of the box and must be purchased separately.

T1 Heel Rest

The T1 Heel Rest catches the climbing wire in the 12° and 18° positions and is specifically designed to hold the T1 Step Locker in place.

Buckles & Plastics

Ladders and adjusters are produced in-house with unique thermoplastics that maintain flex over a wide temperature range, performing well on spring tours as well as sub-zero suffer fests. All straps incorporate Burton's time-tested bomber buckles.

Sizing

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Spark R&D Surge ST Splitboard Binding

$849.99

Description

Endorsed by hard chargers everywhere, the Spark R&D Surge ST Splitboard Bindings have undergone sufficient change to warrant an upgrade to "ST" - smooth touring - status. Spark's own overmolding process puts low-friction, high strength plastic over existing metal components to reduce friction and increase durability pretty much anywhere the binding moves, making touring smoother, easier and quieter. Still the stiffest of the Spark offerings, the Surge ST also has a re-designed Asym highback and overmolded ST Whammy Bars where the bar meets the baseplate. A no-compromise approach to the riding after the approach.

Features

TOUR MODE -

Improved ST (Smooth Touring) Mode – Spark injection molds a proprietary thermoplastic over existing aluminum or steel parts in a process called "overmolding," reducing friction and improving durabillity.

ST Whammy Bars – Overmolded plastic blend where the climbing wire meets the baseplate to eliminate stickiness. (Note: not backward compatible with previous Arc, Surge or other older models)

ST Touring Brackets – Overmolded with low-friction proprietary plastic over and through the bracket holes in the aluminum base - strong, smoother pivoting, and lasts 4 times longer than the old brass bushing.

BASE PLATE -

CNC Machined Baseplates – CNC machined baseplates remain solid for max stiffness and durability. All of the baseplate side windows have been partially filled to increase durability and strength

HIGHBACK -

Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks – Asymmetrical design features individual left and right highbacks that slope inward matching the rider’s stance / The upper section is flatter for improved lateral mobility / More material at the base for increased longevity and durability / Higher bottom edge won’t snag on boots with crampon welts or soles that wrap high on the heel

Tool free micro-adjustable from 0° to 22° for complete customization of your forward lean angle

Flippin’ FLAD toggles between your forward lean angle and -13° touring position for easy transitions.

Made with proprietary custom blended materials for improved strength and durability, while minimizing weight.

Lateral slots for our BD Touring Strap for greater edge control while skinning.

STRAPS -

Pillow Line Straps – Pillow Line Straps are lightweight, durable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and made 100% in-house. Surge ST ankle straps are wide and asymmetrical around the boot for incredible all-around support. Toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but also fit nicely as a traditional strap across the top of the boot.

Ladders and adjusters are produced in-house with unique thermoplastics that maintain flex over a wide temperature range.

BUCKLES -

Proven Burton Buckles

ADDITIONAL FEATURES -

Pillow Line Straps – Pillow Line Straps are lightweight, durable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and made 100% in-house. Surge ST ankle straps are wide and asymmetrical around the boot for incredible all-around support. Toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but also fit nicely as a traditional strap across the top of the boot.

Ladders and adjusters are produced in-house with unique thermoplastics that maintain flex over a wide temperature range.

Purchasing your gear from ESS Online is your way of supporting local business in Australia! We're a family run business with over 30 years of heritage, supporting the sports we love, & the crew who love em too!

All online sales from this site qualify for a FREE Membership to the ESS Alliance which = Monthly discounts & Exclusive deals. Yeww!

MOST IMPORTANTLY!
When you shop with us - We're a REAL store with REAL people who use the gear you're looking at above. You can chat with us about your gear. Whether it's support for something technical, help with fit or anything else in-between.

Matter of fact, you can do that now, Contact us with the form below if you have any questions and you'll get a real answer from us asap.
See you out there!

Spark R&D Arc ST Splitboard Bindings

$799.99

Description

Our industry-leading splitboard binding excels in the trees and powder, but is tough enough to handle more complex all-mountain conditions.

Cutout baseplate design, medium flex Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks, and a smaller ankle strap with a flex window combine to save valuable grams and deliver a surfy ride down. All Arc ST Bindings incorporate our industry-leading Tesla T1 technology. Our Smooth Touring (ST) Tech is featured on our ST Brackets and ST Whammy Bars. These components utilize a proprietary thermoplastic blend that is molded over the metal part reducing friction, increasing durability, and improving touring efficiency.

In the Box: Splitboard bindings, ST Brackets, T1 Heel Rests, mounting screws, and Spark Pocket Tool.

What else do I need? A set of Spark Pucks or Spark Canted Pucks.

Weight: 1.38lbs/ea (628g) - 2.77lbs/pr (1256g) – Medium

Features

Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks

Our Arc ST Asym Rip ‘N’ Flip Highback has a moderate amount of glass fiber fill for medium flex and a surfy feel. The bindings feature individual left and right highbacks for improved ergonomics, comfort, and control. The upper section of the highback is flatter giving riders excellent lateral mobility. All Rip ‘N’ Flip Highbacks incorporate a tool-free forward lean adjuster (FLAD) that easily toggles between tour and ride mode.

ST Touring Brackets

ST Touring Brackets incorporate the best features of aluminum and thermoplastics. We overmold our custom plastic blend over and through the holes in the aluminum base, forming bushings that last four times longer than their previous brass version.

ST Whammy Bars

The ST Whammy Bar climbing wire is built right into the baseplate. Overmolded plastic where the bar contacts the baseplate allows for super-smooth climbing wire position changes in the steeps. You can switch easily from stowed, to low (12°), to high (18°), and back again while touring.

Pillow Line Straps

Pillow Line Straps are lightweight, durable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and made 100% in-house. Arc ST Ankle Straps are smaller around the boot than the Surge ST and feature a flex window for max agility while maintaining support. Toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but also fit nicely as a traditional strap across the top of the boot.

Size Guide

*** ST Bindings are only compatible with ST Whammy Bars. Likewise, 21/22 and older T1 Bindings are not compatible with ST Whammy Bars and require a standard Whammy Bar.

*** ST Bindings are compatible with older Tesla Brackets with brass bushings. Likewise, 21/22 and older T1 Bindings are compatible with ST Brackets.

Purchasing your gear from ESS Online is your way of supporting local business in Australia! We're a family run business with over 30 years of heritage, supporting the sports we love, & the crew who love em too!

All online sales from this site qualify for a FREE Membership to the ESS Alliance which = Monthly discounts & Exclusive deals. Yeww!

MOST IMPORTANTLY!
When you shop with us - We're a REAL store with REAL people who use the gear you're looking at above. You can chat with us about your gear. Whether it's support for something technical, help with fit or anything else in-between.

Matter of fact, you can do that now, Contact us with the form below if you have any questions and you'll get a real answer from us asap.
See you out there!

Spark R&D Arc ST Pro Splitboard Bindings

$1,099.99

Description

The lightest and highest performing splitboard bindings in the world - made with incredible attention to detail and no compromises.

The Arc ST Pro Splitboard Bindings feature all the same great assets as our standard Arc ST Bindings - ST Tech, T1 binding system, Tesla Snap Ramps, maximum baseplate cutouts, surfy Asym Highbacks, Pillow Line Straps with a flex window - but they are tuned up with premium materials and custom components. Learn more about the Pro Series on the Pro Binding Tech page.

In the Box: Splitboard bindings, ST Brackets, T1 Heel Rests, aluminum mounting screws, and Spark Pocket Tool.

What else do I need? A set of Spark Pucks or Spark Canted Pucks.

Weight: 1.25 lbs/ea (567g) - 2.5 lbs/pr (1134g) – Medium

Features