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Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings

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    Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings

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    The Spark R&D Blaze splitboard bindings are designed specifically for high-speed, big-mountain snowboarders looking for a lightweight binding to explorer untracked pow.

    • Aluminum baseplates are CNC machined from a single piece of aluminum and feature cutouts for traction, snowshed and weight savings
    • Splitboard-specific highbacks are soft torsionally and stiff from front to back; forward lean ranges from -5 to +25° to accommodate touring on flats and riding steeps
    • Precurved ankle straps are minimal and lightweight, yet are comfortable
    • Integrated toe strap reduces weight and makes for one less part to lose
    • Welded rings in pins add strength and security
    • Spark R&D bindings include a Spark pin that works with the Voile mounting system and will also work with the Spark R&D LT Pin system, sold separately
    • Assembled in the USA of foreign and domestic components

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    Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings Specs
    Specification
    ML
    Best use
    Snowboarding Snowboarding
    Freeride Freeride
    8 - 10 11+
    CNC-machined aluminum CNC-machined aluminum
    Fiberglass-reinforced nylon Fiberglass-reinforced nylon
    Aluminum/plastic Aluminum/plastic
    3.52 pounds3.52 pounds
    Unisex Unisex
    Riding style
    Fits boot sizes
    Base material
    Highback material
    Ratchets
    Average weight
    Gender

    Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings Customer Reviews

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    Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings
     
    4.0

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    17

    2013

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good enough binding, but...

    By Pete Jackson

    from Rumney, NH

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    Pros

    • Adjustable
    • Comfortable
    • Easy Entry & Release
    • Good Interface
    • Installs Easily
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Range Of Adjustability
    • Strap Construction

    Best Uses

    • All Mountain
    • Backcountry

    Comments about Spark R&D Blaze Splitboard Bindings:

    This binding is lighter and less bulky than using your regular bindings with an adapter plate. The construction of the rail and footbed is very good: it inspires confidence.

    I was surprised to find that the binding straps were of less bomber construction than you would find on a similarly-priced downhill binding. There is little padding, the range of adjustment is small (and requires a screwdriver, rather than a using a cambuckle). Carry a spare strap and the included multi-tool in the backcountry in case something breaks.

    The highbacks are a little uncomfortable in touring mode, so loosen your boots and adjust the highbacks to a more gentle incline when switching over to avoid calf pain.

    If you're installing these onto new splitboard pucks, put a little wax on the rails the first time: they'll slide on and off easier.

    Overall a good binding if you're going to wear soft-boots in the backcountry.

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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