Bent Metal Axtion Men's Snowboard Binding | Grey/Green | 2026
Team-Tested. All-Mountain Proven. Built to Work.
The Axtion is the binding the Bent Metal team actually rides. Not a flagship to sell the brand, not a budget filler — the day-in day-out all-mountain workhorse trusted by intermediate to advanced riders on every kind of terrain. At 7/10 flex it's responsive enough to drive hard turns and hold steeper groomed snow, forgiving enough to ride all day without fatigue. The Grey/Green is the Bent Metal x Gnu Works colourway — Gnu's weird scientist let loose on the drive plate with swirling blue, grey, and orange. All the same components, with more personality.
The Magnesium Fiber Flex Control Drive Plate is what separates Bent Metal from the field. Built at Mervin's Washington State factory using the same composite expertise behind Lib Tech and Gnu snowboards — magnesium fibres, UHMW core, fiberglass footbed panels — it flexes, stores, and returns energy dynamically. It mirrors your board's character instead of sitting as a dead interface between boot and board. Riders who switch to Bent Metal from conventional bindings describe the plate as the binding becoming part of the snowboard. The Uni-Body nylon chassis absorbs vibration and keeps the ride composed. A 3° canted heel wedge recentres balance and reduces fatigue on long days.
The Performance Polymer Highback is slightly cupped and slightly asymmetric — smooth lateral mobility without losing heel-to-toe support. The Dual Band Ankle Strap uses a large cored compression window for all-day comfort with edge hold when it matters. Grip Form Toe Strap conforms to any boot shape. The Cube forward lean adjuster runs four positions (10°, 14°, 18°, 22°), tool-free, with urethane damping and clear visual markers. Large Axis Disk covers 2x4, 4x4, and Channel™. Forged aluminium buckles throughout.
Why Ride the Bent Metal Axtion?
✅ Magnesium Fiber Flex Control Drive Plate — Mervin composite tech in the baseplate; dynamic flex, energy return, and drive that plastic baseplates can't match
✅ Fiberglass Footbed Panels — Board-like flex patterns across the binding footbed for response and rebound
✅ Uni-Body Nylon Chassis — Single-moulded polymer absorbs vibration; adjustable toe ramp
✅ 3° Canted Heel Wedge — Recentres natural balance; reduces fatigue on long days
✅ Performance Polymer Highback — Medium flex; slightly cupped and asymmetric for smooth lateral mobility
✅ The Cube Forward Lean — Tool-free; 4 positions (10°, 14°, 18°, 22°); urethane damping; visual reference markers
✅ Dual Band Ankle Strap (Soft) — Large cored compression window; support and edge hold with all-day comfort
✅ Grip Form Toe Strap — Flexible panel conforms to any boot; maximum grip, no pressure points
✅ Forged Aluminium Buckles — Strong, lightweight, glove-friendly
✅ Large Axis Disk — 2x4, 4x4, and Channel™ compatible; full tip-to-tail and edge-to-edge adjustment
✅ Mervin Made — Drive Plates built in Washington State; environmentally considered materials, zero hazardous waste
✅ Lifetime Warranty on Baseplate — One-year warranty on parts
Tech Specs
Flex: 7/10 — Medium-Stiff
Baseplate: Magnesium Fiber Flex Control Drive Plate — magnesium fibres, UHMW core, eco-sublimated topsheet; fiberglass footbed panels; 3° canted heel wedge
Chassis: Uni-Body nylon polymer — vibration absorption; adjustable toe ramp
Highback: Performance Polymer Nylon — medium flex; slightly cupped and asymmetric
Ankle Strap: Dual Band Soft — large cored compression window; dual-band outer structure
Toe Strap: Grip Form — secondary flexible panel; conforms to any boot
Buckles: Forged aluminium
Forward Lean: The Cube — tool-free; 4 positions (10°, 14°, 18°, 22°); urethane damping
Disk: Large Axis Disk — 2x4, 4x4, Channel™; tip-to-tail and edge-to-edge adjustment
Warranty: Lifetime baseplate / 1 year parts
Made in: USA (Drive Plates — Mervin Manufacturing, Washington State)
Binding Size Guide
| Size | US Men's Boot | EU | Mondo |
| S | 5 – 8 | 37 – 41 | 23.5 – 26.0 |
| M | 8 – 10 | 41 – 43 | 26.0 – 28.0 |
| L | 10 – 12 | 43 – 46 | 28.0 – 30.0 |
| XL | 12+ | 46+ | 30.0+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size do I need?
Match your US Men's boot size to the chart above. Between sizes — go up. Call us on 03 9421 2293 and we'll confirm the right size for your boots.
Will it fit my board?
Yes. The Large Axis Disk covers 2x4, 4x4, and Burton Channel™ — virtually every board on the market. Not sure about your specific setup? Call us or message through the contact page before you buy.
Is 7/10 the right flex for me?
The Axtion is Bent Metal's all-mountain sweet spot — right for intermediate to advanced riders who lap the full mountain. Want something softer for jibbing and park? The Bolt (5/10) is the step down. Charging hard on steeps and want maximum response? The Logic or Transfer are the step up.
What makes the Flex Control Drive Plate different?
Most baseplates are injection-moulded plastic — structural but dead underfoot. The Bent Metal Drive Plate uses Mervin's composite process: magnesium fibres, UHMW core, fiberglass panels — the same materials expertise behind Lib Tech and Gnu boards. It flexes dynamically, stores and returns energy, and makes the binding feel like part of the snowboard rather than sitting on top of it.
About Bent Metal Binding Works
Bent Metal was launched in 2016 by Mervin Manufacturing — the Washington State company behind Lib Tech and Gnu since 1987. Three decades of composite snowboard engineering, applied to the binding. The Flex Control Drive Plates are built at Mervin's factory using environmentally considered materials and zero hazardous waste manufacturing. Jamie Lynn heads the team. Bent Metal makes bindings and nothing else — and that focus shows.
Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?
✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90
✔️ We'll help you match bindings to your boots, board, and riding style
✔️ Authorised Bent Metal dealer with full manufacturer warranty
✔️ Flexible payment options including Afterpay & Zip
✔️ In-store at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond
