Gear Review
Too Legit to Quit
By Laurel N.
November 7, 2012
I was able to take the 12/13 model out at the end of the season last year and I loved them. Fairly light (in comparison to previous models), comfy, and responsive. I had a pair of Cartels 5 years ago and the tall highbacks did not work for me. I love that the new Cartel highbacks are shorter. I love my Union Frankenbindings (Atlas baseplate and Contact Pro highback) but this year I went with the Cartels. I wear a men's 8.5 boot and I got a size M.
View Details: Burton Cartel Re:Flex Snowboard Binding
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Tech Specs:
- Highback:
- Zero-Lean Kickback Hammock with microFLAD
- Ankle Strap:
- React
- Toe Strap:
- Gettagrip Capstrap
- Baseplate:
- short-glass/nylon
- Baseplate Padding:
- FullBED (EVA)
- Ratchet Type:
- Smooth Glide
- Flex:
- medium (6 of 10 on Burton's scale)
- Compatibility:
- 4 hole, 3 hole, Burton Channel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.




1 Comments Last Reply: March 2, 2013 By: Taylor Steele
The word Cartel means, and I quote, "A coalition or cooperative arrangement between political parties to promote a mutual interest." Does this binding hold up to its name? Yes. This binding is both sweet and salty. This "mutual interest" a cartel is referring to is both met in the park as well as in the pow. Synonyms for the Burton Cartel include, - trust (a binding you can trust for performance and durability) - merger (merging steez, performance and wallet...hello!) Well done Burton.
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