
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 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 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: $379 (USD recommended retail)
Style: Freeride
Other Uses: Aggressive All-Mountain
Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)
Flex Feel: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Rating Score: 81.9/100
Compared to other Women’s Freeride Bindings
Of the 11 current model freeride bindings that we tested:
❄️ The Step On Escapade Re:Flex ranked 9th out of 11*
Noting again that the ratings scores aren't as accurate as they would be, because step on bindings can't be tested with our control boots.
Overview of the Escapade Step On’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Escapade Step On ’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
STYLE:
FREERIDE
PRICE:
$379
Ability Level:

flex:

weight:
Felt LIGHT
Mounts to:
2x4 | 4x4 | Channel
Sizing
SIZE | WOMEN'S US BOOT SIZE | EURO BOOT SIZE | UK BOOT SIZE |
---|---|---|---|
S | 5-6 | 35-36.5 | 3-4 |
M | 6.5-8.5 | 37-40.5 | 4.5-6.5 |
L | 9-11 | 41-42 | 7-8 |
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.
FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
---|---|---|
Carving | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
Adjustability | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Board Feel | 4 | 8/10 |
Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL (after normalizing): | 81.9/100 |
Details to come
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you’re interested in learning more about the Escapade Step On or want to research prices and availability check out the links below.

If you want to check out some other women's freeride bindings or want to see how the Escapade Step On compare to other freeride bindings, check out the next link.
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