Burton Step On Genesis EST Snowboard Bindings 2025

GREAT-EST OF ALL TIME.

REVIEWED BY: Garrett Finn

Burton just continues to run up the score in the step-on department by adding an EST binding to the line. This is designed for riders with a Burton (or any EST-compatible) board who want a badass binding and maximum binding and stance adjustability. On top of the sweet technology, the binding itself is one of the most high-quality, well-rounded options out there. 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, 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. If you're looking to put the cherry on top of a step-on boot and EST board combo, the Genesis EST is one of your best options. 

*Burton EST channel required.