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Spark R&D Surge Pro Splitboard Bindings are the absolute top of the line from one of the most trusted names in splitboarding. They have all the features of the lightweight and virtually indestructible Surge, upgraded with premium materials. Grams were shaved by replacing steel screws with aluminum, there's carbon in the highbacks, and the straps are built with high-end Pebax® plastics. Higher quality aluminum allows for a thinner heel cup, dropping weight there too. They even hollowed out the pivot pins to save some weight. Long story short: Spark went all out with these, leaving nothing left to chance in their quest for the lightest and highest performing splitboard bindings in the world. If you spend your days touring in deep snow looking for the biggest lines, these are for you.
Tesla T1 System – Tesla T1 bindings slide sideways into the offset touring brackets and are locked into place with the snap ramp. No pins, no cables, no fiddle factor.
Whammy Bar Climbing Wire – A single built-in fatty climbing wire with a side arm lever. You can switch easily from stowed, to low (12°), to high (18°) climbing positions and back again while touring, thanks to the T1 Heel Rest.
Snap to Ride – T1 bindings slide across pucks utilizing the snap ramp to lock into place for a tight ride down.
CNC Machined Aluminum – Built for big days on big lines, the Surge's solid baseplate design is preferred by heavier and more aggressive riders. Still quite lightweight, it offers maximum control and durability.
Pebax® Pillow Line Straps – Pro Pillow Line Straps are made with Pebax® plastics, a premium material most often found in high-end ski boots as it provides consistent stiffness and improved toughness in cold temperatures while being 20% lighter. Ultradurable, comfortable, waterproof, one-piece molded construction, and produced 100% in-house. Arc Pro ankle straps have a smaller footprint than the Surge Pro and feature a flex window for max agility while maintaining support.
Buckles & Pebax® Plastics – Ladders and adjusters are produced in-house with Pebax® premium thermoplastics which maintain flex over a wide temperature range, performing well on spring tours as well as sub-zero suffer fests. It's also 20% lighter than Spark's standard material. All straps incorporate Burton's time-tested bomber buckles.
Carbon Reinforced Highbacks – The Pro Rip ‘N’ Flip highback is made from carbon reinforced nylon in a ratio designed for medium flex and a surfy feel. This material blend is more responsive, lighter, and stiffer than our standard glass reinforced highbacks. All Rip ‘N’ Flip highbacks incorporate a tool-free forward lean adjuster (FLAD) for complete customization from 0° to 22° in ride mode. The Forward Lean Adjuster toggles easily between forward lean position and -13° touring position for easy transitions.
Puck Compatibility – Slide them on and snap the ramp down. Snap the ramp up and slide them off. The most functional way to attach your binding to your board in ride mode, period. Spark R&D bindings are designed to work with all puck compatible splitboard models.
Compatible with Spark R&D Ibex Crampons
Compatible with Spark R&D T1 Heel Locker
In the Box – Bindings, Tesla touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws, and Spark pocket tool.
Pro Hardware – Weight savings add up by replacing stainless steel hardware with custom-made 7075-T6 aluminum hardware. Aluminum parts are 65% lighter than standard stainless steel parts and are made with hex drives instead of phillips heads which are less likely to strip.
Requires Spark or Voile Pucks - Sold Separately
Weight – 1.33 lbs/ea (603g) - 2.67 lbs/pr (1211g) – Medium