Bent Metal Split Tail Hunter Snowboard Binding - 2012

Bent Metal Split Tail Hunter Snowboard Binding - 2012

The Bent Metal Split Tail Hunter Snowboard Binding is the new benchmark for split-specific snowboard bindings. Bent Metal worked with the folks at Karakorum to develop a high-end, game-changing binding that get you from arrival at the ridge to shredding untouched pow in less than two minutes. Yup, that includes removing skins, collapsing poles, and packing gear; changing over the binding from touring to riding mode takes mere seconds. It's so rad, it's the recipient of Snowboard Magazine's Platinum Pick for Excellency In Design award.

• Open-chassis design allows the binding to twist with the board instead of prohibiting board flex while wide contact points provide a stable platform for the rider and drive response into the board
• CNC machined parts are pared down as much as necessary to reduce weight
• Riding mode interface uses five attachment points to create a super-secure hold
• Tour-mode interface makes a simple transition thanks to the light-yet-robust CNC'd quick-release lever
• Dual-height riser base comes with a 70mm climbing wire, with 55mm option available
• Heel lock-down of touring base allows for simplified side-stepping, skating, and traversing
• Lightweight highback is heavily cored out to shave weight while not compromising strength or lateral flex
• Full-length EVA padding on highback cushions from your heel to your calf
• Canted footbed covers the disk with a subtle angle that alleviates pressure on your knees caused from ducked out stances
• Low-profile baseplate keeps you lower to the board to sense your board and the conditions underneath you without compromising strength, support, or dampening
• Aircraft-grade aluminum heel loop provides bomber strength and ultralight performance
• Asymmetric ankle strap ramps up the lateral support for providing power into your turns while the opposite end is designed to encourage natural movement for effortless pressing; dense EVA padding and inverse seam construction work together to reduce pressure
• Toe Gap rollover toe strap lets you choose to run it over the top or around the front of your boot and features a cored out mid-section to eliminate material and provide a snug wrap
• Mid-stiff flex (favoring the stiff side) enables the Split Tail Hunter with mind-reading response required for freeriding on steep and unpredictable terrain
• No loose parts or pins ensure that you won't be hunting for lost pins or screws in the snow
• Each binding weighs roughly 30 ounces and doesn't require loose or removable parts

Bottom Line: The future of splitboarding starts here.

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