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K2 Auto Snowboard Binding

The toe strap on the Auto Snowboard binding automatically closes and opens with the ankle strap, which means more time riding and less time sitting on your ass strapping in. That's right—one ratchet, two straps. The first time you ride, just set the toe strap to your desired tightness; the Auto Binding remembers how you like it each time you strap in. This performance freestyle binding also features K2's super comfy caddy ankle strap and new lightweight EZ feed aluminum ratchet for even quicker strap-in times. K2 included a power ramp to eliminate toe drag and improve toe-side response. Riders who want to take their freestyle skills to the entire mountain, without wasting time with a toe strap have found their dream binding.

Bottom Line: The K2 Auto Binding—tighten the ankle strap and go. It's that easy.

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The Design Still needs tweaking

By: cddesign826962 (1)
April 1, 2008

First off, i love these bindings and agree with TimDog about their comfort. Also like TimDog, on my 5th day of riding the cable broke in the toe strap area! I've never had a binding break on me and was bummed when i was left searching for a replacement for the rest of the day! The store i purchased from took them back NO PROBLEM and told me that the cable snapping was a VERY COMMON issue. After looking into the issue a bit, i decided to try the formulas instead which is a bummer because i did really love the feel of the autos! Maybe K2 will sort out the issues and i can try another year....we'll see.

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Not Reliable

By: Tim Dog (1)
March 20, 2008

Let me start by saying that initially I thought these were the best bindings I had ever used. Super comfy, flexy for the park yet still stiff enough for cruising aroung the mountain. Unfortunately, after about 5 days of riding the cable broke. The shop I bought them at replaced them and the new pair broke again after a few days riding. I got one more pair after that and those broke as well. Needless to say, I'm not convinced the cable K2 is using is strong enough for aggressive riding....

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Cool initially, but no reliability

By: south shore petz (1)
January 25, 2008

I've had two pairs of these already this season and they both broke the same way each in under two weeks. The wire running from the top ratchet through the base and into the top cap is simply not strong enough for every day aggressive riding. I really did like the way they felt at first but it does not make up for the lack of reliability. This was not just a defect since the pair they sent me after warranty broke as well. K2 had no problems replacing them but I went with a different model this time since I am nearly positive if I went with another pair of Autos they would break well before the end of the season. Sending your equipment back to the company mid season is no fun and you will most likely break these at some point if you are ride aggressively. Since my initial level of satisfaction was so high I would not be surprised to see one of these positive reviews reposted after the reviewer breaks their pair.

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A No Brainer

By: MCM (3)
December 25, 2007

People are always skeptical of new technologies/concepts. I was one too until I tried one in the shop, and once more on the mountain. After a few laps of the park, I was sold! You customize the fit of the toe-strap once and find the right fit. After that it will always revert back to that fit when you tighten the ankle strap. Getting into your bindings twice as fast means you'll be able to hit that jump before the park crew comes down and hogs everything in sight. Not only is the AUTO a great breakthrough in technology, the other features are just as good as "normal" bindings. Lightweight, comfy straps, awesome ratchets, great fit all around. Pick up a pair, you'll love it!

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best innovation/2 straps

By: Anonymous (8)
September 16, 2007

leave it 2 K2 engineers to figure this out. i have been thru all the 'apparent' evolutions of bindings; step ins, flow/cinch, etc. finally, meaningful innovation but, still 2 straps/traditional feel. this binding is sick, NOT just fast(it is supa fast). it is the lightest binding i have ever used, and has amazing lateral forgiveness, with solid edge>edge power. can't explain how it works. go to your local shop, or here, and but them while they last. amazing progression.

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Tech Specs:

Material:	[Highback] nylon polymer
Strap:	[Ankle] padded ankle with padded; [Toe] Auto-System toe strap (goes over top of boot)
Baseplate:	Fiberglass reinforced nylon
Flex:	Medium-stiff
Recommended Use:	All mountain freestyle
Manufacturer Warranty:	1 Year

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The Design Still needs tweaking

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Not Reliable

Aggressive riding

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Cool initially, but no reliability

Auto binding

A No Brainer

Sooooo good

best innovation/2 straps

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