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Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings - '08

Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings - '08

Item # 772925
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Cartel bindings are a cult classic! They slay everything the freestyle gods grace us with, and set the standard for smoke-weight and Hulk-strength.

  • Ultra Capstraps™ weigh mere ounces and let you lock in tight over the toes or on top the feet
  • Superstraps™ feature precurved spines molded to match the shape of your feet and ankles; gel padding dials in comfort
  • B3 gel cushioning under heels let you stomp landings without self-detonating
  • Team Skyback® highbacks are cored out for reduced weight and rotate to follow the natural contours of your legs, optimizing power and comfort
  • Tool-free DialFLAD™ microadjusts your forward lean in seconds; crank 'em for icy heelside hits or back 'em off for butters and jibbing
  • Lightweight and easy to use, Living Hinge™ design lets you adjust your forward lean independent of highback rotation
  • Highback features OTT™ (Over The Top) padding for extra cushioning that won't bite your calf
  • Dual-component Smooth Glide™ buckles close and release quickly, are easy to grab and provide many seasons of premium ratcheting power
  • Adjustable Gas Pedal™ heightens toe-edge response while reducing toe drag, for total carving enlightenment
  • Tool-free telescoping straps adjust in seconds
  • Adjust the height of the ankle straps at will; up for increased support and down for maximum mobility
  • 30% short-glass/nylon composite baseplates enhance response and power without sacrificing the mobility freestyle riders demand
  • Gapless Baseplate Padding™ covers the entire baseplate and Gas Pedal to absorb impact and reduce high-speed vibrations

Please note: Burton products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

Imported.

Item 772925

Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings - '08 Specs

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RatchetsAluminum
GenderMen's

Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings - '08 Customer Reviews

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Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings
 
3.0

(based on 6 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Adjustable (5)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Installs easily (4)
  • Easy entry & release (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • All mountain (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Advanced (4)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Jan

    8

    2009

    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    They're Alright!

    By Shonuff!

    from Denver, Co

    About Me Advanced

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Entry & Release

    Cons

    • Does Not Interface Well
    • Funky highback
    • Too wide

    Best Uses

      Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

      I'm sure these are great bindings, but they're not for me. Don't let the bling get you...they look great, highback looks super nice, buckles look shiny, but after putting them on my board and adjusting them to my liking I put my boots in and there was way to much room on the sides and around the heel area. The highback felt super funky to me(I'm coming off some burton cfx's that I used forever). The Cartels didn't fit this years ruler that great. Exchanged them for the Burton Mission binding. After putting the Missions on my board and making adjustments I noticed that the highbacks sit flush compared to the cartels, tighter on the sides, and way better feel all around. The best way to describe it is the Cartels felt like too much binding, too bling. The missions fit the Burton Ruler like a glove.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels too wide

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      20

      2008

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Buy Missions 4 a solid Burton

      By The Man kinda

      from Aurora, co

      About Me Collegiate/Pro

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Breaks easily
      • Poor Construction
      • Too fancy

      Best Uses

      • Freeriding

      Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

      I've broke two of these this season! I now rock the missions. The Cartels have too much fancy stuff and not enough strength to withstand hard riding. The Missions are replicas excluding a sloped high back on the top edge, super padded base, strength built in. Thats it. I've broke 2 pair this season as of 12-20-08 and replaced them with Missions. I've been up 11 times so far, no probs with Missions. Know why they are sturdy and not as cool looking. Says little ol'e me.[@]SAVE SOME GAS!!!!!!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too big
      • Width:
      • Feels too wide

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      12

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Excellent and a great price

      By FlyHigh

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Advanced

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

          These bindings have been great. Purchased these bindings this year and have had my best season yet.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Feb

          16

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good Bindings

          By KSU

          from Columbus, NE

          About Me Advanced

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Comfortable
          • Good Interface
          • Great Construction
          • Installs Easily
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All Mountain
            • Downhill

            Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

            Nice bindings! Tons of adjustments to make your own. Fit me well. Some times when taking my foot out for the lift my heal gets stuck in the binding and requires a little shake to release it. They do have a high back but that didn't bother me. If anything it just added support and control. I thought these binding gave great support and allowed for good forward movement. I would recommend these. Seems very well build, heavy duty materials, but light total weight. Great snap release. Wished the 4x4 had the same cushion as the 3 hole attachment. I like to ride fast, hit jumps, and go on back sides of the mountain in powder and trees. Performed all of those tasks very well.

            • Gift:
            • Yes
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Dec

            16

            2008

            (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Burton bindings are proprietary.

            By paulwesterberg

            from Madison, WI

            About Me Advanced

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Does Not Interface Well
            • Poor Construction

            Best Uses

            • All Mountain

            Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

            These bindings are lighter than most and have good quality straps, but they work best with burton's proprietary 3x3 mounting system.

            I have a Gnu 11up board(which is awesome), it uses the standard 4x4 system for binding mounts. There is a 4 hole base plate, but it is not padded like the 3hole for burton boards. Also the included screws do not tighten the bindings as well as screws from my old k2 bindings, maybe the screws work well on burton boards...

            Also one of my plastic straps was bent in the box and so it is hard to open and fasten quickly.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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            Dec

            26

            2008

             
            4.0

            Awesome Possum

            By maxandi

            from Fountain Valley, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Adjustable
            • Comfortable
            • Good Interface
            • Great Construction
            • Installs Easily
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Difficult Entry & Release

            Best Uses

            • All Mountain
            • Freeriding
            • Powder

            Comments about Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings:

            These bindings are great. They give me flexibility. I got one for myself and my girlfriend. Yes, these are great for the ladies too!

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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