K2 Kinsley Clicker X HB Bundle 2022 // Women's

K2 Kinsley Clicker X HB Bundle 2022 // Women's

CAN YOU TURN IT UP A FEW CLICKS?

Flex: Medium // Lacing: H4/M3 Boa Focus Lacing // Liner: Intuition Control Foam 3D

Kinsley Boot: The Kinsley Boot is built to perform and equipped with all the tools necessary to find the perfect fit for long days of riding. When you think about a system like this where there are no binding straps to help lock everything in place it is super important that the boot itself is able to wrap your foot in a way that is comfortable while still being responsive and snug. The dual zone Boa Focus Lacing does an amazing job of balancing a secure fit without creating any pressure points, something that is not easily accomplished in a lot of other boots. For clicking into the binding itself the boot has two metal mount points tucked into the bottom of the boot, one for the toe and one for the heel. Simply step in toe first followed by the heel, turn the lock on the inside of the binding and you're riding, yes that's it. A boot with no help from binding straps has a lot of slack to pick up, it needs to feel secure, it needs to be responsive, all while still being plenty comfortable, the Kinsley Boot has turned the dial up a few clicks and is an absolute dream to ride in.

Flex: Medium // Chassis: GF Nylon w/ Adjustable Aluminum Heelcup // Compatibility: 2x4 & 4x4

Clicker X HB Binding: We know the K2 Clicker setup that has been around for 20 years plus is loved by some and hated by more, this is different. While the concept is slightly similar...connecting your boot to binding under foot using a metal toe and heel mount, the integration of a performance highback and the way the entire interface works as a unit is what makes the Clicker X HB very different. And to be clear, by very different we mean this binding is really really good. Clicking into the binding is quick and easy, toe first then heel, once clicked in a turn of the lock and you're good to go. Getting out is the same in reverse. The Aluminum heel cup is adjustable to fit your boot perfectly and adjusting the forward lean is completely tool-less and really easy to do. Techy stuff aside this binding feels as secure and responsive as your performance medium-stiff bindings, think Hue or Lexa X, but delivers a different riding experience that we found to vary depending on the board we had them on. On the stiffer charging boards they felt more powerful and quick, but on softer pow-oriented boards they were able to be ridden in a looser more surfy way. Regardless of the board these things felt awesome.     

FAQ: How does this compare to the similarly priced Burton Felix Step On Bundle?

Saying one of these packages is better or worse than the other wouldn't be accurate, the fact of the matter is they are both rock solid systems that are just a little different. The main difference is in the fit of the boots, Burton boots tend to fit a bit narrower and more precise through the heel and ankle where a boot like the Kinsley can accomodate more foot shapes. This isn't to say that the Kinsley is only for people with a wider to normal shaped foot, the dual zone Boa Focus Lacing can absolutely give someone with a slightly narrower foot a precise fit. In terms of functionality getting out of the bindings is really about the same. To get in to each binding however, the Step On has you step in with your heel first and then your toes while the Clicker X HB is the opposite being toe cleat followed by heel cleat, overall the Step On feels slightly more natural to get into but after a couple times the K2 was super easy as well. Overall, they both function and perform amazing, the big difference comes down to how the boots fit, consider your foot shape and your preferences to get the right fit.

Tool-less Forward Lean Adjustment

SpaceHeater Footbed

Designed By: K2 Snowboarding // Built By: K2, China Factory

TLDR: A new side to snowboard that makes it more fun, more convenient, and still delivers the same level of performance and comfort.

*This product is sold as a package. The appropriate size binding will be included with your purchase.*