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Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Overview

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Snowboard binding Burton Hitchhiker Black

Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Overview
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Side
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Back
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Top

Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Overview
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Side
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Back
Burton Fix Snowboard Hitchhiker Black Top
Brand Burton

Snowboard binding Burton Hitchhiker Black

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  • Men
  • Winter 2022
  • Advanced - Expert
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Description

Thumbs up for the Hitchhicker! This splitboard-specific binding was jointly designed by Burton and Spark R&D, an american brand who has been pushing the development of splitboarding since 2006. The Hitchhiker binding is very functional and this is an important asset as splitboard bindings are always difficult to use! The Hitchhiker is also light and very responsive. It is the ultimate backcountry weapon for tourers. If you need a good match for this binding, check out the Flight Attendant Splitboard

What can the Burton Hitchhiker Black splitboard binding to?

It can turn your board into skis and vice versa. How cool is that? Ok jokes apart, the Hitchhiker is binder loaded with advanced techs designed to help you climb the mountain on your split board and to get you downhill on your snowboard. Featuring a minimalist Tesla T1 baseplate combined with a responsive highback and smooth yet durable ratchets, the binding delivers amazing power transfers and feels incredibly lightweight. It makes no doubt that the very latest techs and materials were used to build this thing, you can feel it as you strap in. If you’re really looking for what’s best on the market, you got it here. 

Who is the Burton Hitchhiker Black splitboard binding designed for?

The Burton Hitchhiker is perfect for the advanced to expert rider who wants a performance-focused splitboard binding to match with his splitboard. Ultra light and uber responsive, it’s made for tearing the mountain apart. 

What are the best assets of the Burton Hitchhiker Black splitboard binding?

Lightweight construction

Downhill performance

Functional 

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"Every rider has his own style and his gear must match. Freestyling, freeriding, splitboarding, I want you to find what you look for. Call me on 020 3129 3301."

Technical data Snowboard binding Hitchhiker Black

  • Year

    Winter 2022
  • Entry System

    Classic
  • Level

    Advanced - Expert
  • Category

    Split
  • Compatibility Burton ICS

    Yes
  • Compatibility Insert 4X4

    Yes
  • Baseplate - Chassis

    Spark R&D Tesla System ( Machined Aluminium)
  • Highback

    True OTT Hi-Back Padding
    Mono-block Negative Lean highback
  • Straps - Buckles

    HammockStrap™
    Double Take Buckles Featuring Insta-Click
    Super Grip Capstrap™
  • Reference nr

    H19BURTBIN003
  • Gender

    Men
  • Reactivity

    4
  • Baseplate stiffness

    4
  • Highback Stiffness

    4
  • Straps Stiffness

    4
  • Sturdiness

    4

Tips and advice

For an optimum comfort and a safe ride, it is essential to set your bindings correctly. To do so, you need to take off the screws of the basplate with a Phillips screwdriver (4 screws for most bindings, 3 on some Burton's boards, and 2 Burton's boards featuring the ICS system on EST Burton's bindings).

Also, on some bindings, the plate is hidden underneath the gas pedal. To unscrew the plate, you need to take off the gaspedal first. You can do that by unscrewing it, or if there's no visible srew (on some Burton's bindings for instance), you need to pull the gaspedal upward to unblock it.

1. The bindings stance

The first thing to start with is your stance. Right foot in the fronf if you are Goofy, left foot in the front if you are Regular.

2. The stance width

Once you're correctly oriented, you need to set the stance width, i.e. the length of the gap between your feet. This width will vary depending on your style or on your board. Often, you'll notice some marks on the inserts. They show the standard stance recommended for the board. If you don't know what's your stance, use these marks for your first settings. If after riding you don't feel comfortable this way, you can always change these settings for a wider or narrower stance.

3. The bindings angle

Eventually, you'll need to set the angle of your bindings, that means you'll set the way your feet are oriented on the board. To do so, turn the plate until you reach the correct angle (written in degrees). Don't do this settings with the plate screwed on, or you'll damage the cranks of the plate or the baseplate.

Angle marks are going 3 by 3 (one mark equals 3 degrees). The classic angles for a beginner or a recreational snowboarder would be +15° for the front foot (toes pointing forward) and 0° for the rear foot.

If you're more into freestyle, you can try the "duck stance", it provides more stability on landings. The duck stance (also called mirrored) is very comfortable, but may not feel very natural at first. Start with a slight angle for the back foot. For instance, +15° for the front, -3° or -6° for the back. This is usually used for freestyle, on twin-tip boards. It allows an easier switch riding. Angle up the binding until you find the perfect stance. Freestylers usually ride with a centered stance angled at +15° / -15° for a better switch or regular riding, easier spins and stabler landings.

If you are more like a carver or a freerider, the angle will be set for easier high speed turns. That means both feet will be oriented forward. Try every angle and see how it feels. We recommend that you don't go below +15° for the front foot. Try to ride for a few hours and adjust your angles according to your feel. Common forward angles are +18° / +6 °.