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Nitro Vertical ST Splitbindings
The Nitro Vertical ST Splitbindings are a soft boot splitboard binding for intermediate to expert riders who tour long days into technical terrain and want a supportive ride on the way down. Spark R&D's Tesla T1 aluminum baseplate handles the touring side, sliding into the touring bracket and locking with a snap ramp, while Nitro's Recline highback with several forward lean settings and a First Track ankle strap with a flex window handle the descent. With EVA dampening underfoot, a Vibram EcoStep toe strap and cable-reinforced ratchets in Medium and Large sizes, the Vertical ST suits long tours, steep descents and riders who want Spark's touring system with Nitro's straps and highback.
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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 to fumble at a cold transition.
- The Recline highback has several forward lean settings, so it lays back for the skin track and stands up for the ride down.
- The First Track ankle strap uses a flex window to wrap the boot without pressure points, and the Ubergrip toe strap uses Vibram EcoStep rubber to stay in place.
- Cable-reinforced connectors and ratchets remove stretch from the strap system, and EVA under the foot takes the sting out of chatter.
Best Uses
- Long splitboard tours
- Steep and technical descents
- Intermediate to expert soft boot riders
- Riders already on Spark pucks
- Multi-day objectives
Mounting and Setup Advice
The Vertical ST mounts with Spark pucks, flat or canted, sold separately, and then works with any puck-compatible splitboard. Sizes run Medium for Mondopoint 24.0 to 27.5 and Large for 28.0 to 31.5. The box includes the touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws and a Spark tool.
The Vertical ST is built on Spark's Tesla T1 base, so Spark Arc spare parts fit it. Bring your board in so we can confirm puck placement and stance.
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Fit and Setup
- Sizes
- Medium (Mondopoint 24.0 to 27.5), Large (28.0 to 31.5)
- In the Box
- Bindings, touring brackets, T1 heel rests, mounting screws, Spark tool
- Sold Separately
- Spark pucks, Spark crampons
Construction and Compatibility
- Baseplate
- Spark R&D Tesla T1, anodized 6061-T6 aluminum with cutouts
- Highback
- Nitro Recline with several forward lean settings
- Ankle Strap
- First Track with flex window
- Toe Strap
- Ubergrip with Vibram EcoStep rubber
- Ratchets
- Cable-reinforced connectors and ratchets
- Dampening
- EVA baseplate padding
- 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 ST
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