K2 Snowboarding- Clicker System Review
One step, one click - Ready to go! No more tedious bending down to open and close the bindings. K2 Snowboarding has launched two new boots for men and one new women's boot for the new winter season, which are perfectly adapted to the new Clicker™ bindings.
The evolution of the Clicker™ Binding
K2 Snowboarding has been developing innovative products for snowboarders for over 30 years. Whether backcountry, park or on the slopes - K2 Snowboarding is always at the forefront when it comes to innovation and performance. Already in 1995 K2 sold the first Clicker™ binding, which has been developed and improved year after year. According to K2, the Clicker™ X HB boot & binding system has now reached the next evolutionary stage:
„…What I personally like about the Clicker X HB concept is the solution of getting in and fixing the boot in the binding in combination with the lateral freedom. The power transmission and the lateral freedom is enormous and comparable to a conventional strap binding. The boots have an excellent fit and with the Boa System, I consider it the most popular lacing system on the market at the moment. Price performance ratio is top!
Andi, K2 Sports Europe
Clicker™ X HB boot & binding system
The Clicker™ binding is equipped with a highback, which gives you more hold and reminds of a classic snowboard binding.
Mens/ Womens Clicker™ X HB Binding: is suitable for snowboarders who demand a high standard of performance and comfort. The fiberglass nylon binding with a high back is suitable for all terrains and is available as a male and female version. The highback is ergonomically aligned with your leg position with the 3° Canted chassis to increase control and comfort. It holds the boot firmly in the binding by so-called metal cleats. The usual flex and lateral mobility is given, as well as great edge-to-edge control.
To match the new binding, K2 Snowboard has developed 3 new boots, all equipped with the Clicker™ X Outsol:
Maysis Clicker™ X HB: This boot is perfect for our male shredders with high standards who are looking for a comfortable and functional boat. The outer boot consists of the Endo™ 2.0 which is the most technically advanced boot construction available. Two metal cleats provide a firm grip in the binding and the BOA Conda heel hold system gives stability when shredding in the park or backcountry. The binding can be easily adjusted on the road due to the tool-free forward lean adjustability. The Intuition® Control Foam 3D Liner features External and Internal J Bars around the ankle to increase support around the heel. The Boa® Coiler and the H4 BOA® Coiler Lacingat the outer- and inner boot provides smooth lacing operation and tension. The boot is only compatible with a Clicker X HB binding.
Thraxis Clicker™ X HB - the high-performance men's boot for the most demanding days on the mountain. It's packed with premium features like the heat-reflective Intuition® SpaceHeater™ liner, a rubber-reinforced upper and Triple H4 BOA® wheels for an extremely precise fit. This boot also has an outer shoe made from Endo™ 2.0 construction which gives you a boot with flexibility and durability. For ultimate grip and durability, the Vibram® V5 Outsole with Harshmellow™ cushioning. You can't get more grip with less weight. All this makes the Thraxis a tool you can always rely on.
Kinsley Clicker™ X HB: Designed specifically for girls, this boot keeps your heel and toes firmly in the binding and features a comfortable, thermoformable Intuition Control Foam liner, as well as the brand new zonal BOA Fit System that helps you find the perfect fit every time.
Awards und Reviews
Shortly after K2 launched the new system, many respected magazines and brands wrote reviews about the new product. "Gear Patrol", a kind of buyer's guide that evaluates innovations in the outdoor sector, chose the new Clicker System as one of the "10 most exciting pieces of new winter gear". Prime Snowboarding compared the new Clicker™ X HB bindings with the Burton's Step-On and chose the K2 bindings as the winner. The Youtube channel "Board Archive" also took a closer look at the new system and published an interesting and detailed video:
