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Nitro Vertical Splitboard Binding
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Features
- Spark R&D Tesla T1 aluminum baseplate
- Recline highback with multiple forward lean settings
- First Track ankle strap with flex window
- Ubergrip toe strap with Vibram EcoStep rubber
- Cable-reinforced connectors and ladders
- EVA dampening
Description
The Nitro Vertical is a stiff soft boot splitboard binding on Spark R&D's Tesla T1 baseplate, with a Recline highback, First Track ankle strap and cable-reinforced ladders.
Nitro Vertical Splitboard Binding
The Nitro Vertical Splitboard Binding is a stiff soft boot splitboard binding for riders who want the feel of a resort binding deep in the backcountry. Spark R&D's Tesla T1 aluminum baseplate handles touring, and Nitro's Recline highback, First Track ankle strap with a flex window and Ubergrip toe strap with Vibram EcoStep rubber handle the descent. With cable-reinforced connectors and ladders, EVA dampening on the baseplate and the Recline highback's multiple forward lean settings, the Vertical suits long tours, big lines and riders who want Spark's touring system with Nitro's ride.
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Why We Like It
- The Tesla T1 baseplate slides into the touring bracket and locks with a snap ramp, with no pins or cables.
- The Recline highback has multiple forward lean settings, laying back for the climb and standing up for the ride.
- The First Track ankle strap uses a flex window to cut weight and pressure points, and the Ubergrip toe strap's Vibram EcoStep rubber holds its place.
- Cable-reinforced connectors and ladders remove stretch and failure points, and EVA dampening softens the platform.
Best Uses
- Long splitboard tours
- Big lines
- Riders who want a stiff binding
- Riders already on Spark pucks
- Soft boot splitboarders
Mounting and Setup Advice
The Vertical mounts on Spark pucks, sold separately, and then works with any puck-compatible splitboard. The box includes Tesla touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws and a Spark tool.
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Fit and Setup
- In the Box
- Bindings, Tesla touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws, Spark tool
- Sold Separately
- Spark pucks
Construction and Compatibility
- Baseplate
- Spark R&D Tesla T1 aluminum with cutouts, EVA dampening
- Highback
- Nitro Recline with multiple forward lean settings
- Ankle Strap
- First Track with flex window
- Toe Strap
- Ubergrip with Vibram EcoStep rubber
- Ladders
- Cable-reinforced connectors and ladders
- Boot Compatibility
- Soft snowboard boots only. Splitboard soft binding; not compatible with ISO, GripWalk, pin-tech or telemark bindings or the boots that use them.
Compare the Nitro Vertical
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Shop Karakoram Ultra Ranger Splitboard BindingCommon Questions
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Our Verdict
The Nitro Vertical is a stiff soft boot splitboard binding on Spark R&D's Tesla T1 baseplate, with a Recline highback, First Track ankle strap and cable-reinforced ladders.