About the Burton Malavita EST
The Malavita EST snowboard bindings are Burton's high-end freestyle bindings used by none other than superpipe legend Danny Davis.
The Malavita uses a Dual Component EST baseplate featuring Burton's unique Hinge technology. The top spar and lower section of the baseplate use a 30% short glass/nylon composite which is lighter and more responsive than Burton's 18% composite but is still playful enough to rock all over the mountain. The Hinge is a unique feature of Burton and allows the foot to roll more naturally to reduce fatigue, make ollies easier and increase comfort.
The highback has a Canted Living Hinge design which increases riding comfort and response by aligning the highback to a natural leg angle. This reduces stress on your knees and ankles and increases the amount of power transmission by ensuring pressure is immediately transferred from the rider to the board.
The Malavita also uses Burton's Heel Hammock which reduces unwanted vibration for a smoother ride and generates increased power transmission for a more responsive ride. The highback is set to zero leans too and can be changed using Burton's DialFLAD tool-free forward lean adjuster which can be done anywhere.
The Malavita gets Burton's Asym Hammockstrap ankle straps and Supergrip Capstrap toe straps. The Asym Hammockstrap uses a stitchless design that prevents pinch points and allows Burton to pre-shape the strap to match the contours of a boot. The Nylon spine built into it retains board response by giving a more direct connection. Because the strap is asymmetrical you can ride it normally for power and support, or flip it around for added freedom.
The Flex Slider is a thinned-out section of the strap that hinges and allows the strap to move out of the way when you're getting into your bindings. The Supergrip Capstrap toe straps are also lightweight and softer with superior grip, boot wrap, and comfort.
The Malavita is a super comfortable binding that we would recommend to anyone wanting to charge around the mountain like Danny Davis. Designed to ride on snowboards that feature The Channel/ICS mounting system, these bindings drastically enhance the board’s natural flex which is great for intermediate or advanced riders wanting a connection 4 times more durable than what standard inserts offer infinite stance adjustment options.