In my opinion this system does not make things any faster or convenient. I ride K2 bindings but not these clunkers. They are heavy and a pain in the ass to get in and out of. If you want a K2 binding that make things a little speedier for entry/exit I'd go with one of the Auto models. As with all "unconventional" strap systems, keep in mind if you break parts and expect to be able to fix them @ the mountain you might be s.o.l.

Bought these after getting tired of bending over so much (sts) (yes, I guess I'm getting old). Seemed fairly heavy, definitely bulky. Bought the XL due to size 11.5 Burton boot, but seemed like I could maybe get the L. Held up pretty well in some pretty extreme conditions the 2 days I rode them, but I'd be interested to see how they hold up over time (since the lever in the back is plastic and there are a lot of moving parts). Ended up returning them. Due to Dogfunk's excellent customer service (and prices) I just purchased a new board from them and will be purchasing whatever replacement bindings I decide to get.

I dont Understand why you guys are having issues with these i have had mine for about 3 to 2 years now and never had issues with them i just love that you cannot sit down and pull the bar up to lock the back of the bindings, it also keeps you from having a wet ass. they are really secure and never come undone the only annoying thing for me bout them is that some times the bar DOES get hard to pull up and the reason for that is the upper strap tightens as i turn but it rarely happens. they are heavy but when you ride them they dont feel all that heavy. it mostly depends on what you expect out of these things but they are worth buying i have reconmended them to many people and they love them too so check them out.

after getting hacked off with tradional bindings and the time spent strapping in each day, i decided to give these a try. in truth, the problems with these started almost immediately. 1st off was the 'universal' top strap. when set up in the 'round the toe' position (instead of over the toe) the strap only really goes over the tip of the boot (neither holding it down or pulling it back). the strap (on both bindings) would then, after only 1 run, slip off the toe, but due to the metal 'strap-postioning' clip, would then leave the toestrap almost sticking up. 2nd up was the small metal thing stopping the cable coming out the mechanism. it is far too flimsey. 1 got bent very easily & is impossible to straighten. with this now bent, the cable would come out of its housing everytime the highback was released (i.e. b4 getting on a chair). this would then mean taking a glove off everytime to hold it back in place while re-engaging the highback with the other hand, after getting off the chair. very annoying! the only way to fix this was to perminantly 'tie' the bent piece in position with a cable-tie. problem solved, but the highback can then no longer be laid fully flat 4 packing away. (unless i cut the cable-tie & then redo again). 3rd problem, and by far the worst, was when 'popping/ollieing' off rollers etc, the rear/left (goofy rider) highback, would release itself! as i'm sure u can imagine, this is highly dangerous, as my back foot would now be free to come straight out of the binding (which it was likely to do as i would be pulling up on the binding to cause the 'pop') when this happens at high speed off a roller, a huge wipeout is gonna happen sooner or later. all these add up to an unhappy and worried rider.

These bindings don't work for me. According to 2 K2 dealers, my problems comes from the fact that I push around lift lines with my back foot on the toe side of the board, like a skateboard (which they claim is totally bad technique.) I've never had a toe cup before. As a result of the way I push, I hit the toe cup of the back binding occasionally. After 2 days, the toe cup was showing lots of wear. Also, while pushing, I would occasionally hit the release on the toe strap of the back binding. It took me a while to figure out that this is what was causing my toe strap to loosen up. It's really scary heading down the trail without knowing the toe strap has come undone. We've tried all of the adjustments, and nothing solves these problems.

More problems? Yep. The hinge lever can be difficult. Also, as others have mentioned, the wire occasionally comes out of it's guide. And one time, because it partially came out, one of the guides broke. Finally, when I use these with my K2 boots, I have to be real careful, because the ankle strap occasionally gets caught on a flap on the boots. Every time it happens, that flap sticks out farther and farther, making it harder to get the boot in.

I really wanted these to work for me. In the shop, they seemed like they were going to be great. K2 claims that they've never heard of these problems before. I wish I hadn't replaced my 9 year old Burton Customs!

HI Uk guy currently still renting Snowboard Gear not for long though i hope.. Everytime i've hired iv gone with The K2 CTS binding, Yes they have been stiff but once in i was in, no lift, i guess the difference is i only get to ride for a week once a year so for us Family Guys there Gr8. I cant say i'd recomend them for tricks as you could easily un pop them as one guy said, if like me your just a recreational once a year rider there excellent. I have had one time where i spent a little time with all the catches making sure they where clear and adjusted properly, But thats ten minutes back in the room. Like i said im a family guy so i need to maximise my riding so sitting around clicking drives me nuts.

HI Uk guy currently still renting Snowboard Gear not for long though i hope.. Everytime i've hired iv gone with The K2 CTS binding, Yes they have been stiff but once in i was in, no lift, i guess the difference is i only get to ride for a week once a year so for us Family Guys there Gr8. I cant say i'd recomend them for tricks as you could easily un pop them as one guy said, if like me your just a recreational once a year rider there excellent. I have had one time where i spent a little time with all the catches making sure they where clear and adjusted properly, But thats ten minutes back in the room. Like i said im a family guy so i need to maximise my riding so sitting around clicking drives me nuts.

ok well iv been riding for 4 years and i luv these binding i suggust for more experience rider because of the performance and the price is worth it!

Went to the store. Picked them up. Set them back down. Walked out. These things are frickin bricks. So heavy.