This is the Step On version of one of the sickest bindings out there. This is one of the coolest snowboarding products you can get, period. It performs the same way as the original Genesis and is packaged with some of the most exciting technology going. The binding itself is equipped with features that allow it to provide a combo of response and forgiveness that other bindings don’t achieve. In most cases, if a binding is responsive it’s not going to be very forgiving and vice-versa. With the Genesis, a medium-stiff highback provides the response, and a ‘hammock’ that sits on the front of the highback provides the play. The hammock creates suspension between your calf and the highback, creating energy and absorption at lower speeds in technical terrain, the park, or just cruising. When you start picking up speed you don’t notice the hammock as much but the highback performs as-is, providing a locked-in feel and plenty of stability. The Genesis is not the stiffest binding out there by any means, but the highback is stiff enough to provide sufficient support for most riding styles. If you’re looking for a binding built strictly to support the most aggressive riding, there are probably better options. The Genesis is a mid-flex binding that can hang. As far as comfort goes, the heel hammock provides next-level comfort and of course, the ability to so conveniently step in and out adds to that. If you're on the Step On train, please consider rounding out your collection with these bindings.