Burton Escapade Step On Review

Hello and welcome to my Burton Escapade Step On bindings review.

In this review I will take a look at the Escapade Step On's as all-mountain-freeride snowboard bindings.

As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Escapade Step On's a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other women's all-mountain freeride bindings.

NOTE: Since these had to be tested with Step On boots, the ratings scores aren't as accurate as they would be, as Meira didn't have her normal control boots to test with (so any comparisons to her control bindings are tainted because of having to ride these with different boots).

So this review is a rougher indication than the other reviews, because some of what Meira felt could have been influenced by the differences provided by the Step On boots she used to test the bindings.

Overall Rating

Bindings: Burton Escapade Step On Re:Flex

Price: $399 (USD recommended retail)

Style: All-Mountain/Freeride

Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)

Flex Feel: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

Rating Score: 84.4/100

Compared to other Women’s All-Mountain Freeride Bindings

Overview of the Escapade Step On’s Specs

Check out the tables for the Escapade Step On ’s specs and available sizes.

Specs

Who are the Escapade Step On Most Suited To?

Details to come

The Escapade Step On in More Detail

O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Escapade Step On are capable of.

Demo Info

Binding: Burton Escapade Step On, M

Date: March 9, 2023

Conditions

Sunny with clouds. Visibility 100%. 

Temperature: Around 0°C (32°F) in the morning but more like -6°C (21°F) with wind chill. 15kph (10mph) Easterly winds in morning. 1°C (34°F) in the afternoon, -4°C (25°F) with wind chill. 15kph (10mph) NE winds.. 

24 hour snow: 0.4" (1cm)

48 hour snow: 0.8" (2cm)

7 day snow: 13" (33cm)

On groomer: Hard packed but not icy. Well groomed for the most part and stayed pretty consistent throughout the day, getting a little cruddy towards the end but nothing too bad. 

Off groomer: Not ideal. A little icy/crunchy in most parts. Doable but not super fun. 

Set Up

Bindings angles: +12/-9

Stance width: 530mm (20.9″)

Footbed length: 22.5cm (8.9”) 

Footbed Length Fully Extended: 24cm (9.5”) 

Highback Height: 19.3cm (7.6”)

Weight: 760 grams (1lbs, 11oz)

* for one binding, including screws and disc. The average weight of a small sample size of women's bindings that we've weighed (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 models) is 825 grams (1lb 13oz). The Brass is lighter than average on the scales, which isn't a big surprise, given there are no ankle straps or toe straps. They also felt lighter than normal on snow.  

Tester: Meira

Rider Height:  5'4 (163cm)

Rider Weight: 130lbs (58kg)

Rider Boot Size: US Women's 8 (Burton Limelite)

Boots Tested With: Burton Felix Step On 

Board Tested with: Burton Talent Scout

Responsiveness

Details to come

Board Feel/Butterability

Pop/Ollie Power

Adjustability

Heel Cup: 

Stance Width:  

Highback Lean: 

Ankle Strap Position: 

Toe Strap Position: 

Ankle and toe strap length: 

Gas pedal/toe ramp extension: 

Highback Rotation: 

Compatible with: 

Shock Absorption

Comfort

Ankle Strap: 

Toe Strap: 

Canted Footbed: 

Padded Footbed: 

Highback: 

Ankle Support

Entry/Exit

Score Breakdown and Final Verdict

Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.

Details to come