REI (2009)

Burton Cartel bindings have everything you could ask for—smoke-weight, diesel strength, and maxed-out comfort and control in a shred-everything package.
- FullBED™ cushioning covers the entire baseplate to absorb impact and reduce high-speed vibrations; B3 Gel cushioning absorbs the impact of harsh landings
- Team Skyback® highbacks are cored out for reduced weight and rotate to follow the natural contours of your legs, optimizing power and comfort
- Lightweight and easy to use, Living Hinge™ design lets you adjust your forward lean independent of highback rotation; single-component design allows on-hill adjustments
- Superstraps™ feature precurved spines molded to match the shape of your feet and ankles; gel padding dials in comfort
- Ultra Capstraps™ weigh mere ounces and let you lock in tight over the toes or on top the feet
- Dual-component Smooth Glide™ buckles close and release quickly, are easy to grab and provide many seasons of premium ratcheting power
- Multiple ankle and toe strap locations; tool-free telescoping adjusts strap length in seconds
- 30% short-glass/nylon composite baseplates enhance response and power without sacrificing the mobility freestyle riders demand
- Adjustable Gas Pedals™ adjust to support your toes, preventing boot drag and increasing your leverage for efficient power transfer
- Features re-ground materials in baseplates and highbacks to reduce waste
Evogear (2010)
There’s a reason more pros, regardless of who’s paying them, choose the Cartel. Simply put, it’s got everything you could ask for—smoke-weight, diesel strength, and maxed out comfort in a shred-everything package. An ergonomically canted Team Skyback II and super-minimized Ultra Capstrap enhance control, while new FullBED cushioning and B3 Gel absorb negativity from harsh landings.
Features:
- Additional Features - Dual-component Smooth Glide buckles have a buttery entry and exit, and unmatched strength // Features re-ground materials in baseplate and highback to reduce waste
- Baseplate - The Single-component carbon/nylon baseplate features one material throughout the entire baseplate creating consistent response and feel for a versatile ride that excels on all terrain.
- Highback - Burton’s new Single-Component Canted Living Hinge Team Skyback II features an ultra lightweight, ergonomic design that follows the natural contours of your left and right legs to maximize power and increase comfort. The Living Hinge eliminates excess hardware and weight and even allows you to adjust your forward lean independent of your highback rotation.
- Straps - The Cartel EST features the Superstrap ankle strap and the Ultra Capstrap for a lightweight and super strong hold.
PeterGlenn
Tested everyday by top riders, the Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding is proven to be one of lightest and most responsive bindings out there. Lightweight composite materials and a minimized capstrap help make the Cartel super light, but stand up to even the toughest abuse you can dish out. Even better, New FullBED cushions the entire baseplate to feel like you are constantly riding pillows.
Features:
- B3 Gel inserts absorb nasty shock
- Canted Highback has an ergonomic fit for more natural support
- FullBED cushioning covers the entire baseplate
- Gas pedals keep your heel back and provide better leverage
- Living Hinge allows you to adjust the lean of your highback without touching the rotation
- Made with re-ground materials to reduce waste
- Response: 7 on 1 (buttery) to 10 (precise) scale
- Rotating Highback with Forward Lean Adjustment
- Short Glass/nylon composite baseplate offers better response
USOutdoor.com

The only binding with a religious following.
A peak to parking lot tour de force—the Cartel EST™ is our most capable freestyle binding. Shredded daily by Jeremy, Mason, Kevin, and a host of regional team riders, it’s no wonder this is the target every competitor is aiming for. With the comfort and control of an anatomical hi-back and added feel and cushioning of the NEW SensoryBED™ II, dreams don’t get more real than this.
Features:
- BASEPLATE: 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite EST
- BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles
- CUSHIONING: NEW Removable SensoryBED II Cushioning System with Dual Zone B3 Gel Cushioning
- Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste
- HI-BACK: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge™ Team Skyback® II
- Rides Exclusively with Burton Boards Featuring the Channel
- STRAPS: Superstrap™ and Ultra Capstrap™
Altrec

There's a reason more pros, regardless of who's paying them, choose to ride the Burton Cartel Snowboard Bindings over any other. Simply put, no other binding on the planet commands greater respect when it comes to slaying everything the freestyle gods grace us with. Setting the standards for smoke-weight and Hulk-strength, the Cartel and its canted Living Hinge Team Skyback® II with DialFLAD, brings to light the ultimate balance of power and meth-tweaker mobility. NEW Removable SensoryBED II Cushioning System with Dual Zone B3 Gel Cushioning
Features:
- B3 Gel Heel Cushioning
- Canted Hi-Back Design
- Dual-Component Smooth Glide Buckles
- Gapless Baseplate Padding
- Living Hinge
- Material: 30% Short-Glass Fiber/Nylon Composite
- NEW Removable SensoryBED II Cushioning System
- Response: 7
- Single-Component
- Superstrap
- Team Skyback II
- Ultra Capstrap
ProBoardShop.com
The cult classic. There’s a reason more pros, regardless of who’s paying them, choose to ride the Cartel™ over any other. Simply put, no other binding on the planet commands greater respect when it comes to slaying everything the freestyle gods grace us with. Setting the standards for smoke-weight and Hulk-strength, the Cartel and its canted Living Hinge™ Team Skyback® II with DialFLAD™, brings to light the ultimate balance of power and meth-tweaker mobility.
Features:
- BASEPLATE: Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite
- BUCKLES: Dual-Component Smooth Glide™ Buckles
- CUSHIONING: Gapless Baseplate Padding™ and NEW B3 Gel Heel Cushioning
- Discontinued Colors
- HI-BACK: Canted Living Hinge Team Skyback II
- Response: 7
- STRAPS: Superstrap™ and NEW Ultra Capstrap™
This description was also provided by: The House
Paragon Sports (2010)

Master of the entire shred universe. There’s a reason more pros, regardless of who’s paying them, choose the Cartel. Simply put, it’s got everything you could ask for—smoke-weight, diesel strength, and maxed out comfort in a shred-everything package. An ergonomically canted Team Skyback II and super-minimized Ultra Capstrap enhance control, while NEW FullBED cushioning and B3 Gel absorb negativity from harsh landings.
Features:
- Baseplate : Single-Component 30% Short-Glass/Nylon Composite
- Buckles: Dual-Component Smooth Glide Buckles
- Cushioning : NEW FullBED Cushioning System and B3 Gel Heel Cushioning
- Features Re-Ground Materials in Baseplate and Hi-Back to Reduce Waste
- HI-Back: Single-Component Canted Living Hinge Team Skyback II
- Straps: Superstrap and Ultra Capstrap
Backcountry.com
If you want to master the shrediverse, the Burton Cartel Snowboard Binding better be rockin' under your feet. This super-lightweight binding maxes out on comfort thanks to FullBED and B3 Gel Heel Cushioning, while the ergonomically canted Team Skyback II highback and the super-minimized Ultra Capstrap give you the control you need to rule over the gapers like a god.
This description was also provided by: Dogfunk
| Ability Level: | Advanced - Expert |
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| Average weight: | Unavailable |
| Baseplate: | Short-glass fiber, nylon |
| Binding Style: | Strap |
| Flex: | Stiff (7 of 9 on Burton's scale) |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Highback: | Canted Living Hinge Team Skyback II |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | 1 Year |
| Material: | Fiberglass/nylon composite base / nylon highback |
| Ratchets: | Aluminum |
| Recommended Use: | Freestyle and all-mountain snowboarding |
| Riding style: | All-mountain |
| Strap: | [Ankle] Superstrap; [Toe] Ultra Capstrap |
| Warranty: | Lifetime warranty for baseplates |
| Burton Cartel | $152.95 - $229.00 | |
| Burton Cartel EST Snowboard Bindings | $259.95 | |
| Burton Cartel EST Bindings | $173.95 - $189.95 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
| Red Avid Snowboarding > Helmets | $71.80 - $79.95 | |
| Burton Cartel EST Snowboard Bindings Snowboarding > Bindings | $259.95 | |
| Anon Helix Eyewear > Goggles | $49.95 - $74.95 |
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