i blew out my right foot binding heel cup (rear foot) three weeks ago, then yesterday i blew out the other binding (front foot, left). its one thing to blow a heel cup out, but i ripped the WHOLE entire binding off its base plate. never had my foot rip right off of a snowboard before WHILE STILL TOTALLY STRAPPED IN.

i wasn't getting too gnar, jumping a 80 foot tabale or anything. just washed out on my toes after landing off the triple sided 'wall box' at copper.

when warrantying this binder, i asked the warranty dept at burton if they were doing a recall or anthing. they said no, surprisingly. i've seen other kids with the same probablem with this model of binding. it looks like the 'arch' system that is a part of the highback sliding system is way to weak. its like a split v pattern with 2 weaker pieces of plastic, unlike many of there other design that have one solid piece there.

anybody else ride these 01 carbons, had issues? or think they are chinese crap plastic?? i do, and its a sad day when are equipment isn't as durable as it used to be, due to the fight for the lightest, best feeling binding possible.

i want both of best worlds, anybody reccomend a biding that is light, medium soft, with toe cups? oh, and isn't chinese made?

i will post pic of the shredded bidning sometime for your viewing pleasure