Burton Malavita EST 2012 Snowboard Binding Review

[TheHickstead]

Are est bindings as safe as non-est bindings?

[thehouseboardshop]

@TheHickstead For the most part yes. With all bindings screws come loose and with EST bindings that can be more more of an issue then normal binding with 4 screws. Bindings are only as safe as you are... so if you check you screw's regularly you will be good to go.

[TheHickstead]

@thehouseboardshop so it is true that I need to carry a screw driver with me!

[thehouseboardshop]

@TheHickstead It's not a bad idea, But you don't need to. As long as you check your bindings before you go out you should be just fine.

[Oli4potjebier]

Hey. first off, thanks for all the reviews!

I bought a Burton Whammy Bar 2012, because of its ultimate playfullness, flex, pop and whatever. To match this playfulness I chose the Malavita est 2012 bindings, but im still doubting wether I should take the restricted ones with the wingtip hi back or the normal ones.

I want to keep the playfulness as high as possible. could you help me make the decision? (or if you think another binding is better then those suggestions are very welcome too!)

[SERGIOCHAOTIC]

You did a sweet job on the video, and helped me learn more about my bindings, and this isn't a personal insult or threat or anything, but where's DAVE!?

ps: text message at 2:28? hahaa

[wyomingbullfighter]

Thanks for the video on these bindings. Got mine yesterday and can't wait to try them out!

[kmickydizz]

man the malavita restricted sold hotter than hotcakes!!!!

[HoustonAnne]

Whats the difference between these and the restricted non EST with the wing??

[thehouseboardshop]

@HoustonAnne The non EST are going to work with any board where the EST will only work with Burton boards with the channel. EST also allow for a true flex pattering, the non est will create a dead spots underneath your binding. The wingtip highbacks are going to help keep from putting to much presser on the nose or tail. which is good for those boards with a really soft flex, make sure you dont nose out as ofter, aka flying over the handle bars,

[thehouseboardshop]

@HoustonAnne One has a highback wing and the other doesn't.

[Aloplop]

Seriously cant wait to try out my new burton hero R 158 with these bindings in the park, especially on rails. Went from a 2005 palmer honey pro non twin with around 10/10 flex, hoping these bindings and my new board will make railing alot smoother!

[thehouseboardshop]

@Aloplop Its going to be a whole new world. Enjoy!

[CriticalAirsoftTeam]

Bought myself the mr.nice guy 2012 with the malavitas today, cant wait to test them :D

[golgeleringucu82]

@CriticalAirsoftTeam

Hi there , i bought myself the same set today =) cant wait to test them too. I hope its gonna be next week . enjoy your ride...

[dizzyduck3]

how come you do not have a video for the non est version ?

[thehouseboardshop]

@dizzyduck3 We will have one up in a few days

[pixelchild]

@thehouseboardshop please looking for a non-est video as well.

[d1rty01]

Just got the Restricted Reflex version of these! Put em on my new skate banana. Can't wait to test it out!!

[jacusn321]

@d1rty01 same here tell me if they are sick

[iamimpress]

Sucks the non-est doesn't have the hinging heel-cup!

[thehouseboardshop]

@iamimpress The non Est Malavita do have a the new Reflex baseplate and Reflex cushioning system.

[ScottzPage]

Got these in mat black and a 151 Flying V custom rockin Ion boots <3!! Just getting into the sport figured a comfy setup with tons of customization thanks for the reviews!

[thehouseboardshop]

@ScottzPage Our pleasure. Looks like you have a great setup, Enjoy!

[Gangstagonzo95]

were did u find em in matte black

[ginjaninja55ive]

Just picked mine up. mated to the burton blunt 156w restricted series. supper stoked! let it snow!!!!

[kringkitty]

got a size 8 Hails (2011) and just bought the 142 Nug, what size should i got with these malavitas? M (8-10) or S (6-8)?



[thehouseboardshop]

@kringkitty How much do you weigh and are you feet still growing? I would get the med

[OGnomis]

Just got a pair stoked to ride them !

[redwings2929]

what do you think is better these or the restricted version?

[thehouseboardshop]

@redwings2929 Restricted or not these are great bindings, the main difference is the color.

[redwings2929]

@thehouseboardshop okay thanks just got them for my mr.nice guy

[MrMgaffney]

just bought my Burton Me Nug with Restricted EST bindings so stoked

[kylevaudrin]

just bought them can wait to try them out

[thehouseboardshop]

@kylevaudrin Enjoy, they are great bindings!

[BladeEdgeRider]

If I did get a 7.5 boot would I survive in a medium size malavita?

[thehouseboardshop]

@BladeEdgeRider Depends on what boot you get and if you still growing. a 7.5 would fit best in the small bindings.

[neilamosxxx]

Just rode my new Malavitas on my 150 Nug this is my first set of Est Bindings what I difference it makes to the flex sweet ride......

[neilamosxxx]

Just rode my new Malavitas on my Nug this is my fig

[PurpleWaxProductions]

I wanna get these with the mr nice guy. and I've always really been against burton, but they got me this year. damn it.

[BladeEdgeRider]

It's a tough 1 (I stoped growing)

There must be a way to fill binding space somehow.

[BladeEdgeRider]

Or do u recommend another EST binding for the best fit for me?

Thanks

[thehouseboardshop]

@BladeEdgeRider i would get the medium unless you really going to get a pair of 7.5 boots. if you get the 7.5 boots size your going to want the small but if your growing get the mediums

[BladeEdgeRider]

Iam getting the restricted malavita EST 2012 bindings, but what size I should get?, my boots are the ride duce size 8 though I might be a 7 1/2 in size sometime in my next pair.

[DavidTLafrance]

@BladeEdgeRider hey, man I always (and will continue too) ride burton bindings, i always have the same toss-over in between the small and mediums, I've found that Small usually fit better, i wear a size dc super park and they always fit supreme and with mediums the high back is so tall it can be over the top leaving me foot sore!

[BladeEdgeRider]

@DavidTLafrance are you a size 8 too?

I just noticed that on the burton website of the board I want to buy (nug 142) it says on it's size chart: binding size medium/large.

What would be wrong with a small binding on the board? prehaps not enough foot bed size to support and distribute pressure away from the channel screws when cranking the G-force? (is EST that weak?)