When the wind is howling at the summit and your hands are freezing, the last thing you want to do is fight with a clunky, iced-over splitboard binding. Backcountry bindings need to be incredibly lightweight for the ascent, flawlessly easy to transition, and rigid enough to handle aggressive, high-speed descents. At The Drop, we stock the undisputed leaders in splitboard technology: Burton and Spark R&D, giving you the most trusted, pinless interface systems in the industry.
Spark R&D: The Innovators of the Backcountry
Spark R&D completely revolutionized splitboarding by eliminating the old, frustrating pin systems. Utilizing their proprietary Tesla T1 System, these bindings slide seamlessly onto your pucks and snap into place with a single built-in snap ramp. Machined from lightweight aluminum, Spark bindings offer built-in climbing wires that can be easily engaged with your ski pole, keeping your transitions incredibly fast and your uphill stride perfectly efficient.
The Burton Hitchhiker: The Ultimate Collaboration
What happens when you take the bombproof, pinless Tesla T1 baseplate from Spark R&D and combine it with the most comfortable straps on the planet? You get the Burton Hitchhiker. This binding is an absolute staff favorite. It utilizes Spark's chassis for flawless touring and transitions, but upgrades the ride with Burton’s legendary Hammockstraps, Supergrip Capstraps, and custom highbacks featuring negative forward lean for a longer, more comfortable walking stride. It is the perfect marriage of backcountry utility and premium resort-level comfort.
Pucks, Hardware & Accessories
Don't forget the mounting hardware! Whether you are setting up a Burton Split Channel deck or a standard insert pattern, you will need the correct pucks to mount your new bindings. We also carry essential splitboard accessories, including split crampons for icy skin tracks and spare hardware kits to keep in your pack.
The Drop: Canada’s Premium Snowboard Hub
Dial in your interface. Shop our complete collection of Burton and Spark R&D splitboard bindings online with fast shipping across Canada, or visit our 11,000-square-foot store in Grande Prairie, Alberta to practice sliding the Tesla T1 system and get your stance perfectly mounted by our backcountry technicians.
