Just want to pass on a review of the Burton Mission Greed bindings which use
Burton's new toe cap strap. I was told that all of their high end bindings
next year will offer this strap option. This year the Mission Greed is the
only Burton binding to come with it.


These bindings kick *ss! I demo'ed a pair a week and a half ago for a couple
hours and immediately searched and bought a pair. I've now ridden 2 hard days
on these bindings and I love them.

First off, the performance aspect is top notch. They give an extremely firm
hold with no heel or toe lift and no pressure points. They have a great
highback (Team Skyback) which gives a solid connection to the lower base
and you can very easily adjust the forward lean.

They are also very easy to put on standing up. If you don't want to sit down
you don't need to...tightening the two straps standing up does the trick and
sucks your foot back in the heel pocket.

For me, I like to crank my bindings down for steeps and moguls and I would
lose circulation from the strap pressure points...particually the toe strap.
The Greeds are fantastic. I never touch the toe adjustment on my front foot
all day long. The rear strap is easy to loosen up a couple notches for the
lift ride if need be but that was mostly great as-is.

If you get the chance, demo the Greed bindings when Burton comes to town.

Background:
I used straps years ago, didn't like them, and switched to step-ins. Rode K2
Clicker highbacks for years and loved them until K2 stopped making them. Tried
a LOT of different bindings this year...both purchased or demoed. Tried the
Flow PRO-S bindings, Ride MIGs, Salomon shaped, and the Burton C16.
The Greeds had the best performance and comfort of them all. So no, I don't
work for Burton. Heck, I used to be in the Ride camp! Now I'm in a few
different camps, which is the best way to go.

-todd