The YES Kowalchuk bindings combine innovative technology with signature artwork from the legendary Mark Kowalchuk. Known for his work with top skate brands and YES board graphics, Kowalchuk brings his artistic vision to this high-performance binding. The Kowalchuk bindings feature YES's revolutionary Skate-Tech baseplate design for unmatched energy transfer and response. Imagine your movements translating directly to the board's edges with minimal effort - that's the power of Skate-Tech. This translates to less fatigue, more comfortable sessions, and the freedom to push your freestyle progressions to the limit.
Skate-Tech Baseplate Design - The legendary Skate Tech system mimics the function of skateboard trucks. The Hanger' powerfully transfers energy input from the straps to the bushings and onto the edges of your board. The 'Kingpin' acts as a fulcrum, magnifying this energy through leverage.
Traditional bindings diminish energy transfer by flexing and bending the baseplate, forcing you to crank your straps down harder, ride with more forward lean, or run taller and stiffer highbacks. This all leads to more foot fatigue and pain. Bindings with Skate Tech bypass the middle of the snowboard and direct your energy right onto the board's edges. This technology transfers more power to the board with less work, meaning your feet will stay more relaxed and comfortable, longer.
Lifetime Warranty (Limited, See Details) - Covered under manufacturer lifetime guarantee against breakage of the baseplate or heelcup along with defects in materials or workmanship. This lifetime warranty DOES NOT cover broken bindings due to abuse or neglect, damage caused by any modification done outside the manufacturer's facility, or lost parts due to lack of hardware maintenance.
Highbacks, straps, ratchets and other components are not included under lifetime warranty.
Asym S-Sense Ankle Straps - The minimalist approach of the ASYM S-SENSE strap is everything you want
in a strap and nothing you don’t. Thanks to the very light single-piece-injected
construction, it contours every type of boot without inducing any pressure points,
and it has just the right flex.
3D Stretch Fit Toe Strap - Sometimes what works best is a simple, streamlined, minimalist design, and for this NOW gives you a 3D strap with Stretch-fit technology allowing for better toe cap fit.
Hanger 2.0 Baseplate (Wider Heelcup) - The Hanger 2.0 offers a wider heelcup footprint for better boot compatibility. A drop-down medial wall was added for lateral flexibility, while the addition of snow-clearing channels prevents ice buildup underneath the highback legs.
- Made with 30% glass filled Nylon for weight-savings without sacrificing strength.
- I-beam wall sections are both rigid and light.
- Baseless design allows for uninterrupted board flex.
- Allows for easy energy transfer to the board’s edges.
Base Bushings (Medium: 45 Shore) - 45 Shore is classified as a medium hard/soft bushing, right in the middle. The softer the bushing the smoother the ride, however the harder the bushing the more responsive the ride. This is a true damping system that is placed at the main contact point to the board, which means by adjusting the hardness here it has the most impact in lessening board chatter while still allowing for powerful energy transfer directly to the edges of your board.
| Size | M | L |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Boot Sizes (US): | 7 - 10.5 | 10 - 13 |
