The K2 Auto Binding–this thing is from the future. The toe strap on the Auto Snowboard binding automatically closes and opens with the ankle strap, which means more time riding and less time sitting on your ass strapping in. That's right—one ratchet, two straps. The first time you ride, just set the toe strap to your desired tightness; the Auto Binding remembers how you like it each time you strap in. This performance freestyle binding also features K2's super comfy caddy ankle strap and new lightweight EZ feed aluminum ratchet for even quicker strap-in times. K2 included a power ramp to eliminate toe drag and improve toe-side response. Riders who want to take their freestyle skills to the entire mountain, without wasting time with a toe strap have found their dream binding.
Bottom Line: The K2 Auto Binding—tighten the ankle strap and go. It's that easy.
Reviews (14):
Average Rating:
best innovation/2 straps 09-16-07
Anonymous:
leave it 2 K2 engineers to figure this out. i have been thru all the 'apparent'
evolutions of bindings; step ins, flow/cinch, etc. finally, meaningful innovation but, still 2 straps/traditional feel. this binding is sick, NOT just fast(it is supa fast).
it is the lightest binding i have ever used, and has amazing lateral forgiveness, with solid edge>edge power.
can't explain how it works. go to your local shop, or here, and but them while they last. amazing progression.
I love this binding... It's so light and quick I ride better cause I get more runs. LOL... This binding is a whole nother beast, it rides much more fluidly than any other binding I have ever ridden. The ankle ratchet works the toe strap and tightens all in unison. It's a must for anyone who wants a great two strap binding that rides like your riding on a cloud.
I've had two pairs of these already this season and they both broke the same way each in under two weeks. The wire running from the top ratchet through the base and into the top cap is simply not strong enough for every day aggressive riding. I really did like the way they felt at first but it does not make up for the lack of reliability. This was not just a defect since the pair they sent me after warranty broke as well. K2 had no problems replacing them but I went with a different model this time since I am nearly positive if I went with another pair of Autos they would break well before the end of the season. Sending your equipment back to the company mid season is no fun and you will most likely break these at some point if you are ride aggressively. Since my initial level of satisfaction was so high I would not be surprised to see one of these positive reviews reposted after the reviewer breaks their pair.
