2024 Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings Review
By: evo Employees | Last Updated: June 30th, 2023
Review Summary
Avg. Tester Rating: ☆☆☆☆ (4/5)
The 2024 Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings received positive reviews from our riders, even with different boot sizes and experience levels. One intermediate level reviewer praised their perfect fit, cool colorways, comfortable baseplate and mid-flex highbacks, although they struggled with adjusting the straps on the fly. Ultimately, they still recommended these bindings for intermediate riders seeking to graduate from softer beginner bindings with more responsiveness. Additionally, a seasoned rider with a size 10.5 boot highly praised the fit of the Transfer bindings in medium size, highlighting their comfortable and supportive boot-hugging highbacks, attractive colors, quick edge-to-edge initiation, easy strap adjustments, and solid buckles. They recommended these bindings for all terrains and any board. Another review mentioned the bindings' flexibility and the glove-like fit of the large size for size 11 boots. Overall, the Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings offer a comfortable and supportive riding experience with attractive colors, recommended for intermediate-advanced riders seeking responsiveness and versatility. Shop the Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings
Technical Details
"Versatile performance and all-mountain dominance. Bent Metal's perfect all terrain combination of an Engineered Polymer Highback and a responsive Magnesium Fiber Drive Plate gives you precise freestyle/freeride peformance and control in every riding situation. Team tested and approved from East Coast parks to AK peaks."
| Available Sizes (cm) | S, M, L |
| Ability Level | Intermediate - Advanced |
| Flex Rating | Medium (6/10) |
| Baseplate | Magnesium Fiber Drive Plate; 2-Piece Chassis |
| Highback | Performance Polymer Highback w/ Tool-Free Forward Lean Adjuster Cube |
| Straps | Dual Band Ankle Strap (Medium); Grip Form Toe Strap |
| Buckles | Forged Aluminum Buckles |
| Binding Mount Pattern | 2x4, Channel |
Expert Testers & Methodology
Why should you trust evo's Field Tested Reviews? Great question! Over this past winter, evo employees from our various locations across Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Whistler were selected to provide long-term testing of next year's hottest new skis and snowboards. Employees were also invited to attend exclusive multi-day demo events where brands — like Bent Metal — showcased their upcoming products for the 2023/2024 winter season. By collecting unbiased, in-depth reviews from our most experienced skiers and snowboarders, we hope to help you find the best gear to maximize your fun in the mountains!
Testing for the 2024 Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings:
We had three (3) different testers with decades of snowboarding experience each spend extensive time testing out the Bent Metal Transfer Bindings. As advanced riders with a diverse background of snowboarding experience across a variety of mountains, conditions and terrain, they independently compiled their thoughts and each provided us their individual reviews below.
Katelyn Bird
Customer Care Supervisor
Tester Rating: 3-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Intermediate
Size Tested: Medium
Testing Location: Mission Ridge, WA
Solid option for intermediates.
"I thought these bindings were decent. I have a size 8.5 boot so I rode the mediums which fit my foot perfectly. Cool colors/graphics, comfortable baseplate and highbacks which were easy to adjust. The only issue I had was adjusting the straps on the fly to properly fit my boot. I struggled a bit mid mountain to adjust the toe strap in my preferred position, for some reason the strap just didn't want to move... But regardless, I'd still recommend these to an intermediate rider looking to step up from softer bindings for more responsiveness.”
Landon Harmon
Data Specialist
Tester Rating: 5-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Expert
Size Tested: Medium
Testing Location: Mission Ridge, WA
Swiss Army Binders!
“I am 6ft 185lbs with a size 10.5 boot and I've been riding for 21 years. I was able to test these bindings in a medium on the Lib Rig on a hardpack groomer day. My 10.5 fit into the medium perfectly, I always try to go with the tightest binding I can, I would recommend a large for size 11 and up though. What more could you want in a pair of bindings than what the Transfers have to offer? Their boot huggin highbacks are comfortable and supportive and come in some great colors this season! The Drive Plate gives you quick edge to edge initiation without feeling too rocky and can still flat base for jibs. This can also help a wider board feel more lively since you can apply pressure to your edge quicker. The straps fit perfectly and were easy to adjust and the buckles are solid as ever. I've ridden these from the backcountry to the park and they just keep asking for more! Put these on any board and enjoy the ride!”
Colin Leahy
Customer Care Representative
Tester Rating: 4-Stars
Tester Ability Level: Intermediate
Size Tested: Large
Testing Location: Mission Ridge, WA
Awesome bindings.
“Bindings have a really good flexibility and a great binding for all skill levels. The size large binding for size 11 boots were the magic!!!!”
Pros
Great fit with modern boots.
Rad colorway/graphic options!
Comfortable and supportive.
Cons
On the fly strap adjustments were challenging for some.
Limited sizes; no XS or XL options available.
Who Is It For?
The Bent Metal Transfer Snowboard Bindings are best suited for intermediate riders who are looking to step up from softer bindings and prioritize responsiveness. These bindings are recommended for riders seeking improved performance and a more supportive experience on the mountain. The comfortable fit, rad colors/graphics, and ease of highback forward lean adjustment were appreciated by the reviewers. Overall, these bindings seem to cater to all-mountain snowboarders who value comfort, responsiveness, and a step up in performance from softer bindings.
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