Nidecker Supermatic 2023 Snowboard Binding Review

The Nidecker Supermatic Snowboard Bindings - Selected for the Whitelines 100 Snowboard Awards

We’ve all heard the old adage ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, but Nidecker isn’t trying to redesign the wheel here…just a binding. After the initial Quick-Entry binding fad faded into the ether, several brands brought their new and improved versions to market in recent seasons. Instead of rushing to keep up with the competition, Nidecker bided their time and spent years in the R&D lab fine tuning their own answer to speedy bindings.

Enter the Supermatic, a binding that combines the easy accessibility of automated closure, the versatility of dual-entry and the broad appeal of universal compatibility. Nidecker highlights that their Supermatic is the only binding currently on the market that ticks all three of these boxes, a triple threat that intersects at the heart of the binding Venn Diagram. So, while the traditional binding model wasn’t inherently broken, thus not requiring ‘fixing’ as such, Nidecker decided to throw their hat into the ring of innovation and came up trumps with the Supermatic.

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[WhitelinesSnowboarding]

Got any questions about the Nidecker Supermatics? Let us know down below in the comments and we'll get back to you.

[eliottwaters]

I’m definitely gonna try them out. I have been riding for 30 years. I’m 52, it’s started annoying me getting in and out of my bindings. So for me look great.

[DannerBanks]

This was the best quick overview of the Supermatics I've seen yet. Really well done video!

[FastFink]

I think what a lot of people aren't considering is that a lot of the Midwest and lower-mid east coast are stuck to mountains and runs with only a few hundred feet vertical. Taking your binding off and strapping back in every 5ish minutes really starts to add up and become a nuisance, so for those people this and the Burton step in are absolutely game changers. For people strapping in every 20-30 min throughout the day, it's a nice couple minutes of your day back and less time for your skier friends to have to wait up for ya and that's about it

[djmayad]

Been riding them for about a month. I am a size 12 and still fit on the Large size even though they say it fits up to size 11. They are game changing, half the time depending on the lift i just get of the chair and slide my foot in without stopping and head down the mountain. They are stiff enough to feel responsive but definitely not the stiffest. I have concerns about the slick part of the sole that helps the boot glide in with reduced friction. Only time will tell if they remain smooth, mine already have a couple of scratches.
snow buildup has not been an issue at all and I feel securely attached. Every single one of the people I ride with want to get a pair next season.

[BiteTheHook]

I got the pleasure of trying these bindings out at a trade fair in Mammoth. Definitely need to grab a pair

[klaasgalama]

I just ordered a pair, can’t wait to try them.

[kodakflashman]

Mine have just been delivered - just about to test them out in the living room! They look a quality piece of kit, paired with new Nidecker Tracer boots too

[angusrc]

just got a set of supermatics. Really hard to find right now as they keep selling out!

[joseledesma]

How about a shootout between clew vs burton's stepons vs nidecker supermatic

[petehelme]

Just tried out mine yesterday with K2 boots. A breeze to get into, getting out a bit trickier than expected. Maybe the roller isn't so happy with my boot's heel; they have a ridge that it catches on. They rode well, though! (Usually use Flows)

[davidwillett]

Got for 3 year old grandson.. Works great.. He loves it

[gregmason]

I just bought a pair today. I won’t know if they are worth it until I ride but they are pretty cool.

[icyborgninja]

Been riding these for the past few weeks now and for me, stepping in and out seems to be quite hard if your size boot is size 10 like mine, I personally feel like I'm hitting the max limit for the binding size, even though it should support my size.

Another thing, all the straps are needed to be tight otherwise I lose feedback. But with them being tight, it's impossible getting in these without undoing my strap. So for me it's a 50/50 good and bad.

[dryriser]

Got mine yesterday. Look like a quality piece of kit and very well-made, though I can already see some sections that could probably easily be replaced with carbon to reduce weight for a 'pro' version, specifically the highback / roller / heel-cup section.
Will give them a shot in my local snow dome, then the plan is to see if the fusion straps from my Flow Fuse bindings will fit, for the ultimate lazy git snowboard experience :D

[neilbower]

Deffot keen to get some but can't find any for sale in UK

[CarlHungus]

Step On rider here who owns the X, Genesis, and Re:Flex bindings, as well as the Ion and Photon boots. I bought a couple pairs of the Supermatics and looking forward to riding them this year. I see the limited boot selection as a major drawback of the Step Ons. To me, boots are the most important piece of gear in a snowboard setup and there are better boots on the market than any of the Step On offerings by Burton, DC, or Nitro. I like the Ions, but they don’t “wow” me and the Photons are just sitting in a box untouched. I plan to pair the Supermatics with the K2 Thraxis, Ride Trident, and Ride Insano boots. Boards are a K2 Alchemist, K2 Passport, Jones Flagship, and Yes Basic Decade.

[youzafool]

When will you make more of these bindings?

[-the-great-awakening]

After trying the super matics and really liking them I went for a set of Rome katanas 😂

[rupedog]

Looks perfect... But unclear if u can use the step in entry with ANY sbrd boot.... Sounds like u can only use any boot when using straps normally, but only use step in with proprietary/special Nidecker 'drop in' boots? 🤔
The way its worded around 1:06 suggests special 'drop in' boots needed to use the step in option?