{"product_id":"ride-specter-mens-snowboard-binding-2027-gun-metal","title":"Ride Specter Men's Snowboard Binding 2027 | Gun Metal","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Specter Men's Snowboard Binding 2027 | Gun Metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGun Metal Ride Specter 2027: Freestyle Feel in a Dark Metallic Finish.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gun Metal Ride Specter is a park binding for riders who want a bit of metallic edge without going full chrome. Underneath the finish it's the 2027 Specter: Ride's Mellow response freestyle snowboard binding, with park as its specialty and Ride's A-Series aluminium chassis holding it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiding it, you notice how little the binding gets in your way. The aluminium chassis bends with your board for presses and spins, the flat nylon highback keeps the lean set for freestyle, and the ankle strap's medium flex urethane frame lets you move while the soft cushion spreads the load. A canted footbed and Diecut EVA pad take care of the rattle on firm landings. Gun Metal sits between black and chrome: dark, metallic and tough looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tech and What It Does on the Hill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eA-Series Aluminium Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, tough and backed by Ride's lifetime chassis warranty; the aluminium moves with your board, so presses and butters feel natural\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFlat Nylon Highback:\u003c\/strong\u003e no forward lean block to fiddle with; Ride has set the lean angle and flex specifically for freestyle\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Piece Ankle Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e a medium flex urethane frame with softer cushioning that spreads pressure evenly across your boot\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eMinimalist Toe Strap 2.0:\u003c\/strong\u003e run it over the top or across the front of the boot for a tight boot to binding connection\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLinkage Ratchets:\u003c\/strong\u003e no ratchet wag, and the ladders hold up longer\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCanted Footbed with A-Series Diecut EVA Pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e a natural knee alignment plus damping for the slap of flat landings and icy take-offs\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eTool-less strap removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e toe and ankle straps come off without tools\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFully adjustable chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e centre the boot heel to toe for balanced edge control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e park riders and freestylers who want a mellow, lightweight snowboard binding with plenty of board feel for jumps, rails, boxes, butters and jibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk anyone who rides the park at Perisher or Buller in July: some mornings the jumps are glazed ice, and by early afternoon the snow turns sticky in the sun. The Specter's soft response and damp footbed take the bite out of hard landings, and the flex lets you stay loose when it goes to slush. On a trip to Japan or Canada it's an easy pick for park days and mellow tree runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup Tips from the Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentre the boot on the chassis so the toe and heel overhang match, then set the straps so the ratchets close with travel to spare. Plenty of park riders start with a duck stance and tweak the angles after a few laps; there's no forward lean block to set, so it really is mount and go. Try the toe strap over the top of the boot and across the front to see which holds you better, and check the disc screws after your first couple of days. Buy in store and we'll mount and set them up for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you need maximum edge hold for carving icy groomers at speed or you ride big freeride terrain. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-snowboard-bindings\"\u003emen's snowboard bindings\u003c\/a\u003e and use the filters to find a firmer binding in your size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponse (Ride): Mellow\u003cbr\u003eSpecialty (Ride): Park\u003cbr\u003eChassis: A-Series Aluminium, fully adjustable, fully recyclable\u003cbr\u003eHighback: Flat nylon highback, no forward lean block\u003cbr\u003eAnkle strap: Two-Piece Ankle Strap\u003cbr\u003eToe strap: Minimalist Toe Strap 2.0\u003cbr\u003eRatchets: Linkage Ratchets\u003cbr\u003eFootbed: Canted Footbed, A-Series Diecut EVA pad\u003cbr\u003eMounting disc: Plastic Disc\u003cbr\u003eWarranty (Ride): Lifetime warranty on the aluminium chassis\u003cbr\u003eBoot size range (Ride): M: US Men's 6 to 10; L: US Men's 10.5+\u003cbr\u003eColour: Gun Metal\u003cbr\u003eSizes stocked: M, L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size Ride Specter fits my snowboard boots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRide's Medium suits US Men's 6 to 10 and the Large suits US Men's 10.5 and up. If you sit on the line, or your boots have a big outsole, call us on 03 9421 2293 or drop into 435A Bridge Rd Richmond. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bindings-size-charts\"\u003ebinding size charts\u003c\/a\u003e have the full breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Ride Specter made for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePark and freestyle riders. Ride rates it Mellow for response and lists park as its specialty, so it suits riders who spend their days on jumps, rails and side hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the A-Series aluminium chassis on the Ride Specter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's Ride's aluminium binding base. It's light and strong, it flexes with your board for a natural freestyle feel, and Ride backs it with a lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ride Specter fit all snowboards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes with a plastic mounting disc, and Ride doesn't list which insert patterns it suits. Send us your board model and we'll confirm the mount before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Ride\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide started out of the Seattle area in 1992 with freestyle running through everything it made, and more than three decades on it still builds snowboards, boots and bindings with the same attitude: put the effort into how the gear rides, not into marketing gimmicks. 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