• Baseplate Design: Fine-tuned for all around ease of use as well as long-term durability.
• Bushings: Custom made bronze bushings for exceptional durability.
• Highbacks: Same great custom highback design as last season, allowing the widest range of lean on the market (25° forward lean, to -5° for touring – an industry first). The Burner incorporates more than two times the glass fiber content than the Blaze, offering the rider the utmost edging control with increased stiffness. Vertical built-in slots fit perfectly with the Spark R&D Strappy Strap, for steeps and off-camber climbing, and an extra large grab hole for billy goating security.

• Straps: Slightly larger strap platform than the Blaze with stiffer plastic skeleton for more support through your turns. Beefy PU leather construction for durability and a tunnel to keep ankle telescope out of the way while touring.
• Buckles: New ratchet system is lower profile durable.
• Thermo Plastics: Pre-curved to hug the strap and remain snag-free while touring or riding.
• Standard Weight: 3.67 lbs/pr [1664 g] (medium)

Spark R&D is proud to announce the newest addition to the family: the BURNER splitboard binding was designed for the rider who wants to point it. Increased support both torsionally and laterally creates a stiffer ride in all snow conditions and will allow even the largest of riders to edge with confidence.

“Splitboarding has grown so quickly in the last couple of years that the pool of people riding the backcountry has become more and more diverse,” says Will Ritter, Spark R&D owner and chief engineer. “Riders have different shred styles, terrain preferences, and ride different areas of the world. The snow in Utah is different from the snow in New Zealand. We had feedback from people who were in love with the Blaze, and others wanting something stiffer.”

… thus the BURNER splitboard binding was born…

“It’s the big brother to the Blaze,” says Will. “The difference is in the ankle strap and highback. We stiffened them up for those riders wanting extra support on the descent. If you want to ride through tight trees and ride with a bit more freestyle influence, you’ll probably prefer the Blaze. But if you’re straight lining from the top to bottom, railing through chundery hardpack, or could be described as a Clydesdale you’ll probably want to be on the Burner this season.”

Colors: Black, Red, Gunmetal

Note: Due to the thicker sole of the Deeluxe Spark boot we recommend the use of large bindings for Men’s US size 10 (Mondo 28) and larger. If you find that your ankle strap is too short contact Spark R&D for longer parts.