Blaster AsymWrap™ FASE® Snowboard Bindings

My FASE Blasters are simply awesome. They work beautifully on my Whatever board. Whether I’m carving or tearing through glades, I feel a perfect balance of flexibility and rigidity that I really enjoy. I have a set of FASE bindings from each Nidecker company but haven’t tried them all yet. Once I leaned to bend my knee before removing my foot from the binding, I stopped causing the ladder to de-couple. AuxTech on the toe straps is fantastic.

I got these for my daughter. She tried them at Darkside in March of 25’. She rode Step On & straps. She likes how they’re simpler & lighter, you can wear ANY boot & have straps Step Ons don’t. It’s basically a traditional binding that’s 3X faster to use!

Great binders; like them more every time I rede them! They are responsive, flexible, & still comfortable . Rode Step On & Supermatics. I like how they’re simpler & lighter than Supermatics in addition you can wear ANY boot & have straps Step Ons don’t. It’s basically a traditional binding that’s 3X faster to use! I also got a set for my daughter who’s leaving Step Ons.

I also have the regular Blaster Fase & I like these better. They are very responsive, slightly lighter, & still comfortable . Rode Step On & Supermatics. I like how they’re simpler & lighter than Supermatics in addition you can wear ANY boot & have straps Step Ons don’t. It’s basically a traditional binding that’s 3X faster to use!

I absolutely love these bindings. I have not had too much of a chance to use them in different types of snow but they are great with what I've ridden so far. I ride a 11.5 size boot with L/XL bindings and I felt no issues with sizing. They are the perfect blend of fast entry and two strap. They don't add too much extra weight either. Definitely weigh less than Supermatics. Just add more colours next season!

I have spent a few days on these bindings so far and have come to a few conclusions.

First of all, the toe strap is no where near long enough. I have a size 11.5 boot and the L/XL bindings and I am on the last or second to last tooth on the adjustment side of the toe strap (not the side you tighten, but the side that is usually only a permanent adjustment). From my understanding there is also no longer strap available to purchase. This is absurd. On the few days I have on these bindings I have had the toe strap randomly release on me 5-10 times (from the adjustment side, not the ratcheting side). I even had it randomly happen on the lift and had to have my friend fix it for me while being terrified of the strap falling off the lift as I needed to loosen both ends in order to re-engage the tooth while the board was hanging on by only the ankle strap. I have never had a binding that randomly releases on the adjustment side of either strap. I have only ever had issues with the ratcheting side on previous bindings. In my opinion, this is a MAJOR flaw and should be addressed via a recall and newly designed toe strap.

Now, onto the binding itself. The FASE mechanism is absolutely fantastic, but can be annoying. The ankle strap needs to be at the correct tightness otherwise it just flops down while you try to put your foot in and then you have to take your foot off of it, put the strap up in a spot where your foot can go in, and then try to put your foot in again. But if the strap isn't tight enough then it flops down again. And the problem is....THESE LOOSEN ON THEIR OWN THROUGHOUT THE DAY. Very very annoying. It's worth having a tool on your body to tighten these at least once during the day otherwise you will deal with this flop.

Another thing to be aware of is that keeping the toe strap at the correct tightness is very difficult. If it's too tight then you will not be able to step into the binding. If its too loose then when you step in it will just flop up above your toe and you will have to manually bend down and position the strap back over your toe and then tighten it. It was not often that I could actually step into the binding and only tighten the ankle strap before riding. I am sure I could get better at this with more time, but it's just something to mention. I would love if there was a way to permanently make the toe strap frozen in the right position for my boot, but unfortunately you cannot even tighten the screw enough for this. Another design flaw in my opinion.

In terms of performance, as I am sure everyone already knows, these bindings act just the same as regular bindings and therefore have every bit of performance of any other binding.

Overall, these bindings are a HUGE improvement over typical bindings, but they need work to become the go-to step in binding even though people already believe they are there. If you are looking to purchase a FASE binding, then go for it, but be ready for the flaws.

For all those seeking that bid of extra comfort. It‘s really nice switching in and out of the double bind quickly and without threading the strap anew each time. Very mitten-friendly too :P Best for those seeking serious milage cruising in a resort…
Just keep in mind that there are situations when it‘s tricky to stand put while trying to step in. It‘s possible to strap in while sitting too, but it takes some coordination and effort.

I love these bindings - just the right amount of flex, superb board feel and the FASE system is really slick.

I had some Supermatics before and they are a bit of a dead weight, and it felt like a flex-dampened area underfoot since they are pretty rigid. The Blasters with the mini-disc have a much better feel, and good padding - there's no sense of compromise here which is perfect.

Also as a speed entry / exit system this is the best balance, since getting in and out is really super fast. Very happy with them.

The FASE system is the real deal. Definitely a learning curve but ultimately a real time saver - not having to bother with the toe strap or sit my ass down every time I wanted to strap up is a game changer. I think it's the best system that balances convenience without sacrificing responsiveness or adding significant weight / cost.

Why only 2 stars? The ankle strap hardware is seriously flawed. Had to end my 3rd day with the bindings early because I got off a lift and found that the strap bolt had completely worked itself free from the the nut that nestles into the high back. To add insult to inury, the spare hardware kit that Bataleon provides with the bindings doesn't include either the bolt or nut.

I still had a few days on the mountain and found a repair shop that set me up with a generic hardware set that would allow me to keep riding but the next few days I noticed that the exact same hardware assembly was also loosening on the other binding as well but I thankfully caught it without loosing any hardware on the mountain and ended up carrying a screwdriver with me to tighten before each run.

I've never encountered this issue with my Burton or Union bindings (non-FASE obviously) and would tighten them maybe once a season. The tech and look of these bindings is awesome but I can't recommend them if they fail as bindings without constant monitoring. Loosing any days on the mountain sucks and so does riding without ankles straps.

Ich wollte immer schon mal Schnelleinstiegbindungen und diese FASE Bindungen sind wirklich klasse. Ich komme schnell rein aber trotzdem fühlen sie sich wie normale Bindungen an also Ich fühle mich super sicher.
Super Produkt!

Good job ! FASE is an another Life , I love it !
Thank you for this quality and I recommend for everyone.
Your boards are incredible 🤘🤘

Following up on my earlier review, the bindings are fantastic. Less stiff than the Jones Fase I had previously demoed. Not fiddling with ladders is a game changer. I rode the last three days in Colorado and never had to sit. I’m coming from Genesis bindings and the flex is similar. Get Some.

It was all very easy, safe, and I highly recommend it! I will continue to trust in their quality and customer support!

Fair warning, these bindings are white and pink, not red. At least the pair that I received were pink where I thought they would be red. Nevertheless, they still look better than the boring all black alternatives. I have not ridden these yet but the components feel lesser quality than my beloved Genesis.

That said, this system works. Rode the Jones Fase system at JacksonHole with a bunch of skiers and immediately ordered these for a more all mountain freestyle flex. Not as fast as StepOn, but not having to get straps and ratchets out from under foot and together with gloves on/off, makes a huge difference. Step in, slide top strap and go! Taking these to hunt for snow in Colorado next week and will report back.

I had only one problem with it ! The binding on the feed you open a lot lose tideness at the screw part and I lost it . The screw and the counter part… I had to stop my riding 😩(angel strap)
I need some spare parts of it ! In the bag you seen are only screws and not the counter part

Have only tested them on the indoor snow diome prior to taking them on the piste but I’m already impressed. No more sitting down literally off the button lift and onto the slope at the same speed as those on skis. Response and feel are just like normal entry bindings but with so much less time sitting around. Nat purchase in my 20 years of boarding only second to my evil twin👌

Really rad bindings. Super easy in and out and very comfortable.

The best base binding, with the best fast entry system, I’ve never felt so connected to my board. Love the extra stiffness on the pros.

This ia a great product and it works as advertised.

Je connaissais déjà le modèle sans le système attache rapide mais là c’est Vraiment top , faut prendre le coup au début mais ensuite c’est très agréable et rapide .
Tout ça sans avoir de boots spéciale🔥
J’adore

Some of the bestvfeeling bindings I've had in a long time since the old switchbacks.

My issue is thebtoe strap. Slips up off my toes a lot and would be better if it had a toe cup like feel so that it wouldnt slip off your toes. I notice Jones has the Fase bindings but with maybe a better toe cap strap.

I rode a cheap binding for around 5 years until I had enough. I wanted more adjustability and something a little stiffer. This binding is better than I could’ve ever expected and I immediately felt more comfortable and confident than I ever have on my board. The adjustability on the binding is amazing and has allowed me to perfectly put my feet in the middle of the bindings and board. They’re comfy and absorbent and the FASE system is not joke. It works but definitely takes some getting used to. A few things - the padding your foot goes on im the binding is a bit sticky for snow and ice which can get stuck to it pretty easily, also i’ve noticed the toe strap getting hit and randomly tightened on me which i dont notice until i go to put my foot in the binding and the toe strap is too tight. If the binding had an actual lock for the toe strap to keep it at a certain setting, this binding would be perfect.

Bought these binding for my very first snowboarding setup.
I just had 4 days of riding experience on shitty worn out rental bindings / snowboard last season.
As a rider girl with a skill level (according to several YT tutorials) being on the verge between beginner / intermediate I immediately got the hang of these bindings.
I rode them for 4 whole days (6hrs each) and they are really idiot proof and feel save and secure.
I had no issues strapping in and out for the chair lift.
Since I am not so experienced I was not able to notice the performance of these bindings itself (def better than the rentals tho), but I can say that my whole setup (together with the Capita Paradise) felt very easy to ride and I felt a huge jump in confidence and joy while riding.
I was even able to strap in standing and even while riding (slowly) after some trying.
I can fully recommend these bindings also for beginners - don’t be scared :)

These bindings are extremely comfortable and top notch performance providers. Probably the best bindings I have ever owned. Very impressed.

Amazing Bindings. Easy entry, high performing, best binding Ive had in 31 years of sniwboarding and tried nearly all types of bindings. Just get them

Easy in and out feature, rides great