Nitro Phantom+ Men's Snowboard Binding | Ultra Black | 2026
Maximum Control. Precision Carving. Built for Powerhouse Riders.
The Phantom+ is Nitro's flagship performance binding — a 9/10 stiff, carve-focused all-mountain setup built for advanced to expert riders who want the most responsive, precise binding in the range. Where the Team is freestyle-oriented and all-mountain versatile, the Phantom+ is explicitly engineered for edge control: precise turning, confident heelside response, and a binding that keeps up when you're charging at speed on demanding terrain. The Ultra Black colourway is clean, aggressive, and works with any board graphic. Two sizes — Medium and Large — cover the full range of men's boots.
The Phantom Plus Base Frame is fiberglass-reinforced throughout — a stiffer, more structured platform than the Team's Stealth AIR frame, with full dampening underfoot while staying lightweight. The 4mm Heel Rise is the Phantom+'s most distinctive feature: raising the heel height in the binding base tray moves your weight slightly forward and dramatically improves heelside edge engagement, allowing faster and more precise toe-to-heel transitions. On firm groomed snow — the kind of hardpack you find on morning runs at Buller or Perisher — the heel rise gives you a level of edge authority the Team simply doesn't have. AIR Plus Dampening is Nitro's upgraded system: temperature-stable shock absorption that works in sub-zero conditions without going stiff, and — unlike standard AIR Dampening — actively rebounds energy as you exit a turn or catch air, amplifying response rather than just absorbing it. The Phantom Plus Highback is carbon-reinforced for stiffness both heel-to-toe and laterally, maintaining response even under hard loads. It still has controlled torsional flex to avoid the calf-bite and chatter of a fully rigid highback — a deliberate design choice that keeps the Phantom+ from feeling punishing on anything other than perfect snow.
The Premium Locked Down Ankle Strap is asymmetric and flippable — flip it for more medial support and response, or flip it the other way for more lateral freedom. Übergrip Toe Strap with Vibram® ECOSTEP™ rubber. Cable Reinforced Connectors and Ratchets — stainless steel cables through both the ratchets and connector straps. Forged Aluminium Speedwheel Buckles. 2x4 Mini Disc with Angle Lock covers 2x4 and Channel™ (Channel Mini Disc sold separately). Board Saver Technology rounds the baseplate corners. 3° Canted Footbed throughout.
Why Ride the Nitro Phantom+?
✅ Phantom Plus Base Frame — Fiberglass-reinforced throughout; stiffer, more structured platform for precise edge-to-edge response
✅ AIR Plus Dampening — Temperature-stable shock absorption that works in sub-zero conditions; actively rebounds energy on turn exit and landings — not just absorbing impact, amplifying response
✅ 4mm Heel Rise — Raises heel height in the base tray; moves weight forward for dramatically improved heelside edge engagement and faster toe-to-heel transitions
✅ Phantom Plus Highback (Carbon-Reinforced) — Stiff heel-to-toe and laterally for maximum response under load; controlled torsional flex prevents calf bite and chatter on variable snow
✅ 3° Canted Footbed — Natural knee and hip alignment; reduces fatigue across long days on demanding terrain
✅ Board Saver Technology — Rounded baseplate corners; reduces topsheet friction and board stress
✅ Premium Locked Down Ankle Strap — Asymmetric and flippable; dial between more medial support/response or more lateral freedom
✅ Übergrip Toe Strap with Vibram® ECOSTEP™ — Adapts to any boot toe box; grips in wet and freezing conditions; over-toe or toe-cap fit
✅ Cable Reinforced Connectors & Ratchets — Stainless steel cables through both ratchets AND connector straps; the full ladder system is impervious to stretch and breakage
✅ Forged Aluminium Speedwheel Buckles — Strongest and lightest in the range; no stripping, no slipping
✅ 2x4 Mini Disc with Angle Lock — 2x4 and Channel™ compatible; snap angle-lock for pre-mount stance setting
Tech Specs
Flex: 9/10 — Stiff; Advanced–Expert
Baseplate: Phantom Plus Base Frame — fiberglass-reinforced; AIR Plus Dampening; 4mm Heel Rise; 3° Canted Footbed; Board Saver Technology
Highback: Phantom Plus — carbon-reinforced; stiff heel-to-toe and laterally; controlled torsional flex
Ankle Strap: Premium Locked Down — asymmetric; flippable for response or freedom
Toe Strap: Übergrip with Vibram® ECOSTEP™ — over-toe or toe-cap
Buckles: Forged Aluminium Speedwheel + Easy Entry Ratchets
Connectors: Cable Reinforced Connectors & Ratchets — stainless steel cables through ratchets and connectors
Disc: 2x4 Mini Disc with Angle Lock — 2x4 and Channel™ (Channel Mini Disc sold separately)
Ability: Advanced–Expert
Binding Size Guide
| Size | US Men's Boot | EU | Mondo |
| M | 7.0 – 10.5 | 38.5 – 43.5 | 25.0 – 28.5 |
| L | 11.0 – 14.0 | 44.0 – 48.0 | 29.0 – 32.0 |
The Phantom+ is available in Medium and Large only. If you're right on the border between sizes, go up. Call us on 03 9421 2293 and we'll confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size do I need?
Match your US Men's boot size to the chart above. The Phantom+ comes in Medium and Large only — no Small or XL. Between sizes, go up. Call us on 03 9421 2293 to confirm.
Will it fit my board?
The 2x4 Mini Disc covers 2x4 and Burton Channel™. Note: Channel compatibility requires the Nitro Channel Mini Disc, which is sold separately — the standard disc in the box covers 2x4 only. Not compatible with 4x4-only inserts. Unsure? Call us before you buy.
Who is the Phantom+ for — and how does it compare to the Team?
The Phantom+ is built for advanced to expert riders who want maximum edge control and precision on the mountain. It's a carving-focused, all-mountain performance binding — not a freestyle binding. The 4mm heel rise, fiberglass-reinforced base, carbon highback, and AIR Plus dampening with energy rebound are all built around edge response and turn precision rather than park flex and freestyle versatility. The Team at 7/10 is the all-mountain sweet spot — versatile, freestyle-oriented, and comfortable across any terrain. The Phantom+ at 9/10 is the step up for riders who charge hard, prioritise heelside response, and want a binding that actively amplifies their carving. If you ride the whole mountain and want one binding that does everything, the Team is the call. If you're primarily focused on precision all-mountain riding and want the stiffest, most responsive binding Nitro makes, the Phantom+ is it.
About Nitro Snowboards
Nitro was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Hünenberg, Switzerland. The Phantom+ sits at the top of Nitro's men's binding range — the product of years of refinement focused on one thing: giving advanced riders the most precise, responsive binding Nitro knows how to build.
Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?
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✔️ We'll help you match bindings to your boots, board, and riding style
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