One note: I have 2023 bindings and the 3/8" washers run up against the bindings, causing then to get misaligned. Just dropped to 5/16" all over and they fit better. So maybe tighter tolerances in 2023. I suggest people just grab enough washer to go either way. Cost me $1.50 at Breckenridge Building Center, and they were painted black.

And this years model comes with lowback. So you moving the industry forward man)))

Just took off my high back and rode all day. Amazing. So glad I found your video.

Thanks Jimmy! Always showing us the unknown possibilities. Can't wait to try this tech. Burton Step ons fully modded!

Just got back from a week's snowboarding in the French alps without the high-backs on and they were brilliant. Still ripping just as hard as I normally would. Step ons are rad.

Dang! I never even thought about removing my highjacks - and I've been riding these since their release back on Nov 2 2017. Good video!

Jimmy I've just seen this. Burton owe you

Another great vid, cheers man. I’m definitely getting some step ons, the no high back look is cool

Thank you Jimmy ! Again, I appreciate you thinking out of the box and taking the time to explain your ideas! Dude! I’m gonna try it…keep shredding and stay safe bro!

Burton is selling LoBack Step On bindings this year. They should pay you for coming up with this idea!!!

Amazing concept! Love the creativity

Definitely gonna try this! Thanks Jimmy

Never would have even thought of doing that lol will have to give it a shot if I win the contest🤤

I'm brand new to snowboarding but loving my step ons so far. I think I want to give this a try! I never would have thought about doing this

That is wild, Jimmy, but looks great! Nice and clean look

I think I’ll try this tomorrow! Might just do the rear foot, I’m mostly interested in easier latching off the lift. Then I still have the high back on the front foot to help initiate heel turns.

gonna try this for my next session. looks fun.

Thanks for the great information I am looking to get some step on

That's nice and I will def try it but I will lose the lean forward tho.

burton is actually making these now

Took my highbacks off and going to try it out this weekend.. for the women’s size medium step ons, 1x3/8 and 1x5/16 washer needed for each screw.

Way to go on 3K Jimmy!

Nice! Thx for sharing. 👍🏾 I thought you rode with a little forward lean. Did it or take a little getting used to not having that?

Thx for the video. Great idea! My small issue with the bindings has been the high back making it difficult to lock in getting off the lift. This should be a good solution. What about just taking highback off the rear binding? Think that would feel awkward when carving?

Jimmy, what do you think of Show Stopper. I have one (162) and it's absolutely my favourite board right now. One of the best boards I've ever ridden.

Nice cool vid jimmy

I've spent the last three days riding Photon boots on a Custom X, with the high backs removed. I did the prior two days with the highbacks on. Same Colorado mountains. This was a test. Results? I think the first run was a little different - not bad, just felt like I needed a slight adjustment. From there it's been great. The Photons are pretty stiff so I don't think the missing highback is even a thing. I have some softer DC boots coming in next week, and will try those as well. But for now, I think the highbacks are staying off. The local Burton shop has staff that also unofficially mention the option for advanced riders. Some love it, some hate it. I say it's worth the try. I also think the only benefit is getting in the bindings easier. It won't make you a better (or worse) rider. I've seen people look over the board with a "what's missing" stare. Pared down like this, the board is pretty slim looking. Like half of the bindings are missing. Because they are.

Back in the day when I rode a Burton air 4.1 or 5.1 model it was red top model wow I’m going back to lates 80’s from my memory but to the point I want to make Burton sold a short high back to swap out the the high back for smaller one. It was the best

You're the stepon MacGyver 🤣🤣 I will definitely give this a try to see what it feels like. #forscience

What a trippy modification! Wouldn't you want the washers in between the low back and the binding since it's taking the place of the high back?

Nice. Love this idea. So, you say it “still responds really well.” Would you say you notice a response difference, or you don’t?

Would you say this works with strap bindings too? Also, can you link or put up the dimensions of the washers?

Do recommend having the photon boot for feeling any play snowboarded forever on rentals first time buying my own setup and got the Burton bindings and hear a lot abt the play in the heel depending on what boot you have and noticed you don’t have photon so do you have any recommendations based on your setup in this video I wouldn’t think you would since you’re taking off the back plate which I would feel like give more secure feelin lmao sorry for long message hope you reply !

Great video Jimmy. Quick question though. Do you think it makes the board less responsive? Asking as James at the good ride says that with the standard bindings paired with the photon boots, it makes most standard width boards too responsive and a bit twitchy. I have the standard step on binding with ion boots with a flight attendant and thinking of selling the flight attendant for something wider and slower turning to compensate for the stiff boot binding combo but now that I've seen this I'm thinking maybe I'll just keep my flight attendant. Sorry for waffling.

Like paaatster mentioned it might be good to have a couple of your washers between the lowback and base? Also wondering if it would be worth trying nylon washers so the material is closer to the same? Great vid, keep them coming : )

Has anyone tried this and does the lack of a highback add stress to your shins when carving heel size?

Thank you for the video. Just to check, is it just for me, or for others the sound is coming just from 1 speaker?

Great vid. I guess I'll first try them out with high back (first day on them coming friday) but this does look appealing!

Hey guys. How can i buy the high back? I lost both of mine 😢😢

Do you plan to keep the high backs off or are they going back on?

Do these ride like the true burton lowback step on? Or should I go for theirs. If they are even close to the same I’m gonna get the option that gives me a 2 for 1

Hey Jimmy, apart from being able to step in a bit easier are there any other benefits? I've done the modification but not yet tested it out.

What is 30 in Christine Jimmy are the Boots stiffness or does that not make any difference

came back here after i saw burton release their low back(women’s) step ons 😂

Fun 💡 idea Jimmy! Did you feel more tension or muscle power was needed from your legs?

Saved me from buying the new low backs and they can be black n blue

Any potential negatives?

Do you notice much of a difference with your heal side?

Wait.... you Don't need the high back bit...? ... really..,?... i gotta try this

They had low backs in the 90’s

But why?