Burton Step On Bindings VS CLEW Snowboard Bindings

I Truly Believe the CLEW Binding is a great competitor to the Burton Step on Bindings. In this video, I explain why I feel that way.

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[goodridevibes]

This was good - think the biggest advantage to clew is def the ability to bring your own boot 🥾

[traviscyle]

First season on step ons. I like them a lot so far. After a few days I realized it was easier to step my back foot in going toes first. It lines up the heel cleat perfectly. Feels great being attached to the board. Clews look cool too though. Never seen them before.

[WaterfallWhispering]

Been riding the CLEW bindings on the east coast this whole season and absolutely love how quick you can get going. Saving money on boots is always nice as well! They are extremely adjustable and once you dial them into your boot size and how tight you like to strap in, they are super easy…don’t even need to stop after the lift.

[nikolaibobrov]

Hi! Thank you for the review! This is really great to compare these two models. I have Step On for the second season, and everything you say is true!
1) It was a bit hard to find perfect size, so I bought a bigger one, then after 5 rides I sell them and bought on one size smaller.
2) It takes 2-3 days to get use to it, but after that, there no problem to step in, even in the deep powder.
3) personally I have a pain in my feet when using the classic bindings with straps, so for me Step On is a game changer! Otherwise I would try Clew! I Like the Idea!
4) Step On has a perfect response! The control of the board on any terrain are great!
Enjoy your riding!

[vanceduke]

Solid Review. Thanks! I am 48 years old. It's hard to bend over and operate the ratchet straps. Not to mention remaining somewhat still on the hill while this primitive process happens. I want something simple and fast. I'm going with the Clew. Its more cost effective, leaves me with better options in the future "new Boots".

[kjg]

Hi guys, I have the clews on my mind expander, bought them to be able to get in and out easily while riding with the grandson who is just learning to ski. Also I ride alone in powder and the ability to get out of the binding easily when upside down or stuck in deep snow was a big plus.. I found that not having too much forward lean on the high back really helps getting into the bottom fixation position.. Not just for the young guys, I'm coming up 72 and have snowboarded on just about every combo you can think of, and think these are next gen.. cheer keith

[justinyates]

I have a Burton step on setup. My biggest complaint is the tiny release switches I was very happy to see someone else comment about them. I ended up putting zip ties on them so it's easier to reach. Other then that i've had no issues with the bindings.

[default_user_id]

I'm still ridin my Clickers from '98 and I ain't changing! I Love the flattop board, stepping in on the chair, and the ride is just my style.

[alexharvin]

I use some of the boa DC boots with my step-ons and I love them. I was pretty resistant to going with step-ons at first but when my 10 year old son got them and was dusting me off the lift I decided to give them a try. I had similar issues when “stepping out” of the binding. Pretty embarrassing when you think you’re disengaged, try to step out and then find out that you’re only partially out 😂. One thing I found extremely helpful is maxing out your forward lean. Once I cranked those lean adjustment screws down the step out mechanism started to work like magic. it makes it a tiny bit harder to get the second click on the heel when you step on but I think that added torque really lets the mechanism of stepping out work the way it supposed to. Since I changed my forward lean I haven’t had any issues whatsoever. Cheers!

[andreliem]

Nice review. Been using the Step On for 2 seasons now and love them. But I would agree that you have to make it super snug because of the lack of straps, you'll get too much play on the toe side... so I spend a lot more time tightening my boots than I used to.

[doubleOR]

I think you might be a little bit biased (just a little bit).. the burton step ons are super easy to get in and out off, I wouldn’t say it takes a while to get used to them. I was comfortable with them the second time on the mountain.

Great points about boot choice. But burton did say that next year, other boot companies will be able to use the burton step on system. So that will open up the range of boot possibilities. I have wide feet so that’s important for me too (although I was able to buy wide burton boots).

Less moving parts on the burton are a plus.

I’m probably being a bit biased myself 😂

I haven’t used the other system, but I like that I can step off without having to strap. If I have to take a piss, I would need to unstrap, which kinda defeats the purpose.

Last thing. To me, it makes more sense to have the two clips at the toes control your board, versus a strap. But that’s just my two cents.

I think both systems are awesome, but burtons for me all the way.

[chriswoodard]

One of thing you didn’t touch on was the feel under foot. With the Clue it looks like it has a normal size disk and the whole bottom of the binding looks solid or a huge dead space for board flex and feel. Burton’s look like they have a more cush footbed and would flex better with the board.

[BakkaChi]

Im using nidecker supermatics myself. none of the issues you mentioned are present on these. Loving em so far

[noizex]

What about the heavy usage of the part that stays on the boot - walking a lot, hitting concrete - it's probably less durable than actual boot in Step Ons - especially that the mount elements never touch the ground. It would be interesting to see if there are any problems after longer period of using CLEW.

[justinmartinez]

I am curious why if you wear a womens size 7 boot, around a mens 5.5, why didn’t you demo a womens boot and binding set up that would have fit you better? Others have mentioned parts. This is super important to consider should something break. Even if your at your home resort how many shops have parts for the Clew? Also, if you think about how you would step into a traditional binding you should put your heel against the high back and then step down to make sure you are all the way back in the heel cup. Using that same motion the Burtons seem logical. That’s not to say it didn’t look super easy to step into the Clews. Also mentioned was the board feel. The more material you have between you and the board equals less board feel and can affect the flex. I haven’t used either one, traditional binding guy, but just things I would consider if I was looking at both.

[michaelfinnerty]

Tbh I wouldn’t mind just one clew binding, as most days I’m up and down I only unstrap one foot. Be awesome if the did a buy one binding option to try out and save money at the same time.

[KygaHunt]

as a beginner: the clews save me from embarrasing chairlift falls

[marlarobichaud]

Great review. I just used Clews for the first time this weekend and loved them! Barely sat down.

[thepab]

Looks like I'm getting the Clew after seeing your review. So many good things going for it.
Thanks for making this review 😊

[radajamesjavelosa]

Finally I've been waiting for review in this channel Clew bindings, it's already my third season on my Clew bindings, never go back again any bindings, and i just received my order pair of Clew binding base for my new snowboard.