About Colorful Burton Bindings
Snowboarding equipment has long mimicked the styles of the times as far as color. Burton bindings have incorporated color schemes that matched popular design and fashion.
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History
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The sport of snowboarding really began to take root and gain traction in the 1980s. At the time, loud, bright colors were fashionable. Snowboarding equipment and clothing reflected this trend, incorporating bright colors and neons. Burton bindings incorporated some of these loud colors. As trends and snowboarding evolved during the '90s, subtle, toned-down colors became the norm. Burton bindings used darker, more neutral colors. As always, style evolves and recycles and loud colors were mainstream again in the sport around 2008. Burton's more recent bindings have used a variety of brighter colors, sometimes in multi-color patterns. Bright blues, greens and purples have become the standard.
Considerations
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Many individual Burton bindings come in several colors and design schemes to customize to individual riders. This way you can find a color that will match your snowboard and provide the look you want. Most bindings come in simple colors like black or white, as well as brighter colors and patterns.
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Types
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Burton's women's bindings tend to incorporate more feminine colors like powder blues, pinks and purples to tailor the style to female riders. The B by Burton Notori is one particular model that features graphics and gold accents, which give it a more feminine look.
Features
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The Cartel EST features a color scheme called Magenta Madness and is one of the most colorful bindings in the line. Featuring a light-blue base plate, pink high back and green strap ratchets, connections and accents the binding is designed to be loud. Infusion of color is also prominent on the Lo-Back, which is primarily white but features a rainbow-style back and toe pedal. Some other colorful bindings are the EST Un...Inc, the Cartel (Hot Pink or White Agent Orange) and the Mission.
Misconceptions
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While looking stylish and sporting the right color combination might seem like an important consideration, it's most important to purchase snowboard equipment that meets your needs. Pay closer attention to the type of binding that you need (freestyle, all mountain, freeride), the size and the features of the binding (mounting, strap closures, adjustments).
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