Good day and welcome to my Bataleon Blaster Asymwrap FASE snowboard bindings evaluation.
The FASE quick entry snowboard binding system has change into highly regarded in a short time. And it isn’t laborious to see why. Basically having bindings that really feel like common two-strap bindings as soon as they’re strapped in and never including important weight are a win in my e-book.
We actually fee the common Blaster ASYM, so, as long as the FASE system did not have an effect on how they felt an excessive amount of, we had been very prone to fee these. So how very like their non-FASE counterparts had been they?
On this evaluation I’ll check out the Blaster AW FASE as freestyle snowboard bindings.
As per custom right here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I’ll give the Blaster AW FASE a rating out of 100 (based mostly on a number of elements) and see how they evaluate with different freestyle bindings.
General Ranking
Bindings: Bataleon Blaster Asymwrap FASE 2026
Worth: $379 (USD advisable retail)
Fashion: Freestyle
Flex Ranking: Medium (6/10)
Flex Really feel: Medium (5.5/10)
Ranking Rating: 89.9/100
In comparison with different Males’s freestyle Bindings
Of the 14 present mannequin males’s freestyle bindings that we examined:
❄️ The Blaster AW FASEranked sixth out of 14
Overview of the Blaster AW FASE’s Specs
Try the tables for the Blaster AW FASE’s specs and out there sizes.
Specs
Sizing
Who're the Blaster AW FASE Most Suited To?
The Blaster AW FASE is greatest suited to somebody who:
a. values agility/fast turns over stability/laborious carves, however nonetheless desires at the least an honest quantity of carving capability/stability. Notably good for those who're on the lookout for good board really feel and shock absorption and have some freestyle in your arsenal;
b. desires a quick entry system;
c. prefers the texture of conventional two-strap bindings over different strap techniques (or lack of straps) of different quick entry;and
d. desires a very good flex-match to a board within the 3/10 to six/10 flex vary and an ideal flex match to boards within the 4/10 to five/10 flex vary.
Doable for newcomers,however at a stretch,except you are a very robust/athletic newbie. Not that it is a binding that requires an aggressive enter or something. By no means,however wants a certain quantity of vitality.
Take a look at/evaluation particulars for the Blaster AW FASE
O.ok. let’s take a extra detailed take a look at what the Blaster AW FASE are able to.
Demo Data
Binding:Bataleon Blaster AW FASE 2026,M
Date:April 5,2025
Mounting
Mounting these was straight ahead. Similar deal as with Bataleon's non-FASE bindings,for mounting.
Flex
In-Home
Highback Twist Flex: . If I needed to say I might say that the Katana has the marginally stiffer twist flex,however they’re each fairly stiff. Each are literally stiffer than my management bindings (Burton Malavita's) for twist flex, that are fairly stiff themselves for this. Not by loads vs the Malavita's,however distinction from Blaster to Malavitafelt a contact greater than the distinction from Katana to Blaster. I might say Blaster twist an 8.5,Katana 9,Malavita 8. One thing like that.
Higback Pullback Flex: Blaster and Katana actually very laborious to inform aside. They each have a bit of little bit of pullback on the lateral facet however mainly none within the center and medial sides. Nonetheless a bit of greater than the Malavita which actually has just about no pull again flex.
Ankle Strap Flex: Torsionally (squeezing) the Blaster is stiffer on the highest and backside than the Katana however is kinda the identical within the center,with the Katana being stiffer within the center and fairly comfortable prime and backside. Then the skin inside and center of every are fairly constant. This differs to the Malaviita which is stiffer on the medial and lateral sides and softer by means of the center. Malavita softer within the center however stiffer on the outsides. Longitudinally (bending) flex Blaster and Katana each comparatively stiff – I’d say stiffer than common. Malavita is a bit of softer when bending .
Toe Strap Flex:Blaster stiff on the outsides when squeezing and softer within the center. Fairly a comfortable bend flex. Katana can also be stiffer on the outsides for squeeze flexand softer within the center however not as comfortable within the center because the Blaster. Bend flex is kind of comfortable on each with the Blaster being only a contact softer. However you possibly can mainly fold each of them. On the Malavita squeeze flex additionally stiffer on outsides and softer center however its stiffer than the Blaster within the center and about the identical because the Katana within the center. Bend flex is kind of a bit stiffer on Malavita vs each Blaster and Katana.
On Snow
On Snow the Blaster AW FASE felt actually in-the-middle. A really medium flex really feel. I would say only a contact softer than my management bindings (Malavita) however not by a complete lot.
Responsiveness
The Blaster AW FASE felt greatest to me for fast turns at gradual to average speeds. They made my board really feel tremendous nimble and made fast edge-to-edge transitions really feel fairly easy.
That is to not say that they did not really feel good at pace or leaning right into a carve-they nonetheless had the power to assist a very good little bit of pace and respectable carving however their higher response high quality was of their nimbleness.
Board Really feel/Butterability
Like their non-FASE counterparts,they'd actually good board really feel - typical of Bataleon bindings, in my expertise, notably the AsymWrap's. Ollies had been straightforward to provoke and urgent and lateral really feel on the whole was actually good.
Pop/Ollie Energy
By way of complete pop energy (versus how straightforward to provoke that pop),they felt regular to me.
Adjustability
Heel Cup:Not the heel cup alone,however the entire body can transfer forwards and backwards-basically the identical when it comes to its usefulness to heel cup changes. That is nice for serving to with boot centering.
Stance Width:Mini-disc however stance width choices are full size of the disc,mainly,and the space between holes spans 4cm,so you need to use it with slam backs and may get proper on reference stance (versus some mini-discs which might be too small to span 4cm).
Highback Lean:Sure and tool-less. Although I could not work out the way it was executed-they had been in a very good place for me already. I had a play with them to see if I might do it with out directions,however failed miserably! 🤣-I am positive it is nice when you've got directions.
Ankle Strap Place: No
Toe Strap Place: Sure – 2 positions
Ankle and toe strap size: Instrument-less - and tremendous straightforward to make use of.
Gasoline pedal/toe ramp extension: Sure – 3 positions.
Highback Rotation: No.
Suitable with: 2 x 4 | The Channel | 4 x 4
Shock Absorption
Once more, one thing that Bataleon bindings usually do effectively - and the FASE are not any exception. The advantage of the best way the FUSE system works is that they will design the bindings equally to their different bindings, so issues like board really feel and shock absorption could be the identical or comparable as different bindings of their line.
Good quantity of padding within the heel – there’s nothing laborious in there and it feels good and springy/reboundy, somewhat than spongy.
Entry/Exit
A very vital a part of these bindings is their entry system. FASE is the latest quick entry system to hit the snowboard binding market and has some noticeable variations to beforehand present quick entry techniques.
These variations imply that may get a typical two strap really feel and with a binding that has a traditional weight. It additionally implies that the entry and exit is extra pure for these of use who've ridden conventional two strap bindings for a very long time.
I bought used to this method manner quicker than every other system and felt the least awkward and most pure to me. That stated,it wasn't tremendous clean going first time. Nonetheless one thing to get used to - simply manner quicker, in my case, to get used to to different quick entry bindings.
How the FASE binding system works
Basically you set the toe strap and after you have it the place you prefer it you possibly can lock it in place and depart it there.
I did discover it took a little bit of trial and error, like it might probably with different pace entry binding techniques, however when you get it the place its good, you possibly can depart the toe strap alone.
Then while you put your foot in, your heel pulls the highback in opposition to the again of your boot robotically after which you possibly can simply ratchet down the ankle strap, which was good and clean and simple to do.
General what did I consider the FASE system?
It is positively my most popular system for quick entry. I did not discover it was tremendous clean or with out getting used to - I feel notably getting used to placing in and eradicating your ft on an angle like that. However so far as fast entry techniques go, it felt the perfect to me and the simplest to get used to.
I favored that I might do them up like I usually would (however skipping the toe strap step) and much more in order that I might undo them like I usually would. This made it extra intuitive for me.
That stated, I might nonetheless must journey these for a bit earlier than it felt pure and clean to be getting in and exiting on that angle. And I am not satisfied I would not find yourself simply utilizing them like common two strap bindings and simply use the toe strap as I might usually. Exhausting to say for positive.
However the great point with them is that I would have that alternative, so there is not actually a draw back, on condition that they will make them just about the identical as their two-strap counterparts (aside from that higback lean adjustment that managed to elude me! However I am positive that may be one thing fairly straightforward to determine).
Consolation
General good and comfy. No noticeable strap-bite or calf-bite.
Ankle Strap: Fairly customary feeling honeycomb-ish with a barely on the stiffer facet general really feel and a tougher body on the skin.
Toe Strap: Fairly flexy/malleable within the center, and that helps them to be conform effectively to the boots and one thing that I did not discover when driving - which is all the time a very good signal.
Canted Footbed: Sure.
Padded Footbed: Good padding - see shock absorption above.
Highback: No padding as such, however I did not get any calf-bite or any discomfort from it.
Ankle Help
Felt regular to me. Nothing particular, however not missing in any manner for me.
Rating Breakdown and Last Verdict
Try the breakdown of the rating within the desk beneath.
| FACTOR | Ranking (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Really feel | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Sluggish Velocity Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Consolation | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Help | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 5 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.9/100 |
The Blaster AW FASE had been similar to their non-FASE counterparts, which is a win, IMO - to have the ability to preserve that very same efficiency, but in addition have that fast entry part to them.
I am nonetheless not bought on the necessity for fast entry, so it isn't one thing that I'll rush out and purchase, but when I used to be going to go for quick entry, that is the system I might go for. Having the ability to have that typical two-strap really feel and with a traditional weight and basically with the ability to produce bindings similar to non-fast entry bindings, however simply having that quick entry as an added bonus, makes these a straightforward choice, for those who're seeking to get faster entry (and within the case of the Blaster,on the lookout for the opposite traits that it has).
Extra Data,Present Costs and The place to Purchase On-line
If you wish to study extra concerning the Blaster AW FASE,are prepared to purchase or wish to analysis costs and availability,take a look at the hyperlinks beneath.
If you wish to see how the Blaster AW FASE compares to different males’s freestyle bindings or wish to take a look at another choices in that class,take a look at the subsequent hyperlink.
