Bent Metal Transfer Bindings Review

Hello and welcome to my Bent Metal Transfer snowboard bindings review.

Overall, I found the Transfer to be mid-stiff bindings that had a bit of a meatier, more supportive feel with good carving power and high-speed composure but still maintained really good board feel, making it a great option for large feature freestyle and/or all-mountain riding.

In this review I will take a look at the Transfer as freestyle snowboard bindings.

As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Transfer a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other freestyle bindings.

Overall Rating

Bindings: Bent Metal Binding Works (BMBW) Transfer 2026

Price: $329 (USD recommended retail)

Style: Freestyle

Flex Rating: Stiff (8/10)

Flex Feel: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

Rating Score: 85.1/100

Compared to other Men’s freestyle Bindings

Overview of the Transfer’s Specs

Check out the tables for the Transfer’s specs and available sizes.

Specs

Who are the Transfer Most Suited To?

The Transfer were best suited to riders looking for a supportive, mid-stiff freestyle/all-mountain binding that could handle a bit of everything but leaned more toward stronger carving, faster riding, more controlled, powerful turns and large feature freestyle.

They suited riders who wanted something with good ankle support, solid response and a fairly locked-in feel, but without going full-on ultra-stiff. They still felt fine in tighter spots and trees, and I didn’t find them hard to manage at slower speeds.

They would be best matched to boards in that 5/10 to 8/10 flex range, and particularly well suited to boards around 6/10 to 7/10, in my opinion.

Test/review details for the Transfer

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

Demo Info

Binding: BMBW Transfer, M

Date: February 24, 2025

Flex

In Hand

In hand, the Transfer felt fairly stiff overall, though not brutally stiff.

The highback had a pretty stiff twist flex. It wasn’t completely immovable, but it was noticeably stiffer than the softer Bent Metal options like the Joint and Logic. It was also stiffer than the Axtion and Lightning Supermatic, though not by a huge amount.

Pullback flex was basically non-existent. There was very little give when pulling the highback back, which gave it that more supportive, locked-in feel.

The ankle strap was more flexible than expected for the overall feel of the binding. It wasn’t ultra-soft or flimsy, but compared to something like the Jones Mercury FASE, Lightning Supermatic or my control bindings (Malavita), it had more give. That helped keep the binding from feeling overly harsh or restrictive.

The toe strap also had some flex to it. It was softer than the Joint, Mercury FASE, Lightning and Axtion, but a little stiffer than the Logic. So overall, the straps didn’t feel as stiff as the highback feel.

But of course the on-snow feel is more important than all that.

On Snow

On snow, I would say the Transfer felt around that 7/10 flex mark – or just below – at a stretch could get it down to a 6.5/10.

They felt a little stiffer than the YES Drive (which I also tested on the day), but not by much.

They didn’t feel ultra-aggressive or punishing, but they also didn’t have that looser, more forgiving feel of softer freestyle bindings. They gave a good amount of power and support, but with enough give that they were still manageable for more casual riding.

Responsiveness

At slower speeds, the Transfer weren’t quite as agile as the Drive. The Drive felt just a little easier to move edge-to-edge and a little more nimble when I was riding slower or making quick adjustments.

That said, the Transfer were still good in this area. I still felt confident riding them in the trees, and they didn’t feel like hard work or like they needed a lot of speed before they came alive. They just weren’t quite as effortless as the Drive for lower-speed maneuvering.

Where the Transfer gained back some ground was when I was carving and riding faster. They felt a touch better for carves and a little more composed at speed. They had that slightly stronger, more planted feel when I was driving harder through a turn.

They weren’t worlds apart from the Drive, but if I had to separate them, I’d say the Drive had a slight advantage for slow-speed agility, while the Transfer had a slight advantage for carving and high-speed stability.

Board Feel / Butterability

The Transfer’s board feel wasn’t top tier, but it was pretty good none-the-less. They weren’t so stiff that they completely blocked out the board and the mini-disc helped to reduce that dead spot.

Shock Absorption

Shock absorption and dampening weren’t as good as the Drive. I could definitely feel that more on landings. But that’s a pretty unfair comparison! The Drive have some of the better shock absorption in the industry.

They were decently damp through rougher snow and cushioned impact pretty well on landings. And when making a more reasonable comparison to my control bindings, they were pretty close to them.

Pop / Ollie Power

The Transfer didn’t feel like they added a ton of extra spring, but they also didn’t feel like they were taking anything away.

Adjustability

• Heel Cup: No adjustment
  
• Stance Width: Limited (mini-disc)
  
• Highback Lean (FLAD): Yes, but not tool-less
  
• Ankle Strap Position: No
  
• Toe Strap Position: Yes (2 positions)
  
• Strap Length: Tool-less
  
• Gas Pedal Extension: No
• Highback Rotation: Yes (3 positions)
• Channel Compatibility: Yes

Adjustability was solid enough, but there wasn’t anything that stood out as amazing.

Getting things set up was pretty straightforward, and I didn’t have any major issues getting them dialed in.

Entry/Exit

Entry and exit were fine as well. I did find it a little annoying not having hinged straps, because I generally like when straps move out of the way more easily when stepping in. But it wasn’t a big deal. They worked like a normal two-strap binding and didn’t cause any real hassle.

Comfort

Comfort was good overall.

The most important thing was that I didn’t get any calf bite, no top-of-foot bite and no obvious pressure points. So, in terms of actual discomfort, I had no complaints.

Ankle Support

Ankle support was one of the better parts of the Transfer.

Overall, they had a slightly meatier, more locked-in feel around the boot than the average bindings. Not crazy locked-in or restrictive, but enough that I felt well supported when I was driving turns or riding faster.

That extra support helped them feel a little more confident for carving, higher-speed riding, fast approaches to features and landing from big features.

If you like a binding that gives you a bit more hold around the ankle and doesn’t feel too loose or surfy, the Transfer should work well.

Score Breakdown and Final Verdict

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

Bent Metal's Transfer bindings felt like solid freestyle/all-mountain bindings with a supportive feel.

Compared with the average bindings they felt a little stiffer, more supportive through the ankle and slightly better for carving and high-speed stability.

For me, the Transfer were at their best when riding with a bit more power: carving groomers, riding faster, driving turns, hitting larger features and gave good support without feeling ultra-stiff or overly aggressive.

They were still fine in trees and tighter terrain, so they weren’t a one-dimensional charger.

Overall, I found the Transfer to be a strong, dependable all-mountain option for intermediate and up riders who wanted good response, good ankle support and a slightly more powerful feel, but still with good board feel and enough forgiveness to ride more casual when needed.