Freeride Approach, Premium Feature Set, Sustainable Materials The K2 Program snowboard binding is a high-performance binding for the advanced-to-expert level snowboarder looking to take care of mother nature, without sacrificing performance. A 50% Glass filled nylon chassis is surrounded with castor-bean based materials, with a goal of reducing the size of a binding’s carbon footprint.By utilizing eco-conscious and recycled materials instead of plastics and EVA, we have made significant strides in sustainability. Our manufacturing process relies on over 40% solar-powered energy, and our packaging is FSC certified, utilizing cardboard and recycled paper instead of plastics.As a result, we have achieved impressive reductions in our binding footprints – it’s not perfect, but it’s a click in the right direction:• The Program binding uses ~40% Bio-based material by volume and ~25% by weight.• DD1 Ankle Strap and BetterWrap Toe Straps have seen a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to traditional TPU straps.• The castor-bean-based FR1 Highback offers ~a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to a nylon highback.• Sugarcane EVA Shockpad offers a ~90% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to traditional EVA.• All K2 Snowboarding bindings come in 100% Recyclable Packaging.• All K2 Snowboarding binding packaging is 95% FSC-certified recycled material.• >40% of the energy used in our manufacturing process is derived from solar. Features Module ChassisFR1 HighbackDD1 Ankle StrapBetterWrap Toe StrapMultiMount™ Ankle Strap Mount PointsThis Grips!™ Basepad3° Canted Sugarcane EVA Footbed with EcoHarshmellow™ PodsAluminum Ratchets Forward Lean Block Construction MODULE™ Chassis - Featured on all K2’s new bindings, the Module™ chassis is composed of a fiberglass-infused nylon and minimizes “dead” board flex zones directly underneath the binding. This allows the rider to feel the flex and response of the entire bo FR1 Highback – Injected with a castor-bean based materials, the FR1 is equal parts eco and ergo. Freeride focused, asymmetrically shaped, and a stiffer flex for a more responsive feel. DD1 Ankle Strap – A dual-density ankle strap offers the best of both worlds, a softer inner material provides a seamless connection to your boot, and more rigid outer material provides with unrivaled response. Injected with a castor-bean based materials. BetterWrap Toe Strap – A dual-density toe strap designed to shape to the contour of any snowboard boot – manufactured out of castor-bean based materials. This Grips!™ Basepad – Proprietary rubber used for vibration damping underfoot and engineered to eliminate disco foot. Sugarcane EVA Shockpads with EcoHarshmellow™ Pods – Sustainably sourced materials to help with damping and impact absorption. Technology Module™ Chassis – FR1 Highback DD1 Ankle Strap BetterWrap Toe Strap MultiMount™ Ankle Strap Mount Points This Grips!™ Basepad 3° Canted Sugarcane EVA Footbed with EcoHarshmellow™ Pods Aluminum Ratchet Forward Lean Block AM1 Highback
