If your riding leans toward park laps, side hits, and a more surfy, playful feel, the Strata is where things start to click. It’s softer, smoother, and built to let your board flex naturally, giving you that loose, creative ride while still holding enough control when you open things up. What Makes This Binding Tick? Flex Rating: Medium flex (approx. 5–6/10) delivering a playful, forgiving feel with enough response for all-mountain riding Baseplate: Stage 6 Duraflex ST baseplate designed to enhance natural board flex and maintain consistent performance in all conditions Highback: Strata Duraflex ST highback offering softer lateral flex for tweaks while maintaining edge-to-edge control Bushing System: OTE Fused Vaporlite 2.0 bushings delivering industry-leading shock absorption and smooth ride feel Ride Feel: Engineered to allow your board to flex the way it’s meant to, creating a surfy, fluid ride across all terrain Straps: Forma Lab-style ankle strap providing even pressure distribution and comfort, paired with TS 2.1 toe strap for secure connection Heelcup: Extruded aluminium heelcup increasing durability and improving board feel Buckles: Aluminium ratchets delivering smooth, reliable entry and long-term durability Mounting Compatibility: Compatible with 4x2, 4x4, and Channel mounting systems Performance: Freestyle-driven binding built for park, side hits, and playful all-mountain riding