Burton Mission SI Step in
Burton Mission SI Step in
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 01, 2004]
chris bonnett
Intermediate
Strength:
ease of use, locked in every time ( had to clear snow abit from binding) gr8 feedback and control ....feels like it aint never going to go wrong
Weakness:
none so far ive tried the straps and the switch stepin but nothing comes close to the mission si....the only way to fly Similar Products Used: switch si |
[Jun 09, 2003]
Jason Karagiannis
HardCore
Strength:
I think the Missions are quite strong.I push my gear to extremes.Three successive pairs of the SI boots have all formed gradual cracks in the boot-binding interface-resulting in some more free boot upgrades(-big ups to Burton NZ!); but what that means is that you can trust these BINDINGS not to break. The are very easy to get in/out of (and a lot more dignified than straps!) in most conditions.
Weakness:
Can be a bit tricky to get into manually in deep powder on on steep gradients. A bit on the heavy side-but not too bad. They are perhaps a bit TOO adjustable, the screws have a tendency to lossen during the day-so keep an eye on those. A good step-in, mabey the best one, good for icy conditions or shallow pow, a bit tricky to get into in deep pow. Found that spraying 'em w/ silicone or coverin them w/ a layer of dubbin every day prevents the icing up/snow clogging problem-that's the secret! Similar Products Used: '98 Burton SI,Flow(they get soaked in wet snow), Various straps(better for areas that get the deep powder all the time). |
[Jan 13, 2003]
Todd Carl
Intermediate
Strength:
A boot-to-board connection that absolutely rivals the old strap-on technology (I am NOT kidding). If it's not working for you, you're not adjusted right or something!! Very light for a step-in system (including boot).
Weakness:
Takes some practice, not immediately user-friendly. Excellent concept and future-minded technological application. Burton has once again assured its place in the future of snowboarding. Similar Products Used: K2 Clicker(not bad), Switch (too heavy). |
[Jan 04, 2003]
David Kasper
Advanced
Strength:
I like the response I get from them. They are also very durable. I've put them under a ton of stress, and they've held up. They're a couple years old, but still are better than any newer ones i've seen.
Weakness:
I have none... I love this things. I really like these bindings. They used to be my best friend's, but I found myself using them every chance that I could. Eventually, he bought a little bit newer ones, so i bought these off of him. Similar Products Used: I've always used step-in's. I used to have some Custom SI's. I regret selling those. |
[Dec 16, 2002]
Harold
Intermediate
Strength:
The only GOOD step-in on the market.this s*** really works.
Weakness:
All the hype about step-in systems really sucking.Not true for this SI. The 2002 Mission step-in is as tough as any convential binding iv'e ever seen.It will take all that you can through at it and still out perform most bindings.While your buddies are getting there asses soaked you will be locked in and already carving up the slope and mastering all the kickers.This is the only step-in binding I would recomend to buy with confidence. Similar Products Used: None!!! |
[Oct 06, 2002]
JAmes Harold
Advanced
Strength:
high back support is great easy to get into on a good day
Weakness:
baseplate is plastic, no forward support this is like any step in that you will buy the baseplate and the side clickers get ice in them making it almost impossible to click in unless u chip away the ice after every 5 runs |