Platinum Picks: The top 5 Men’s Snowboard Bindings of 2014

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If you are constantly reinventing the wheel are you actually getting anywhere or just fiddling about? In the world of snowboard bindings, the basic design has remained unchanged for years. While structural integrity and ease of use may have gained success over the years, it is rare that a wholly new design changes the game, but it has been known to happen. As the search for breakthrough designs continues, we still must remain committed to high performing models that serve their purpose. Because after all, aren’t the best bindings the ones you think about the least? Here are this season’s most-influential bindings.

Flux DL Binding

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Read our full review of the Flux DL bindings in our 2014 Online Buyer’s Guide


Now Select Binding

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Read our full review of the Now Select bindings in our 2014 Online Buyer’s Guide


Burton Genesis EST Binding

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Read our full review of the Burton Genesis EST bindings in our 2014 Online Buyer’s Guide


Union Binding Company Factory Binding

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Read our full review of the Union Factory bindings in our 2014 Online Buyer’s Guide


Ride El Hefe Binding

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Read our full review of the Ride El Hefe bindings in our 2014 Online Buyer’s Guide


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