gear 101
FASE® Bindings
How to set up your FASE® bindings and maximize performance
The next-generation two-strap snowboard binding
Snowboard bindings have long fallen into two camps: traditional two-strap systems, largely unchanged for decades; and quick-entry options, promising speed and convenience, but often at the expense of weight, board feel, or compatibility with your other snowboard hardware.
FASE® changes that.
The Fast Entry System stays true to the DNA of two-strap bindings, while optimizing them for faster, more efficient entry and exit.
Developed over seven years, refined through countless on-snow prototypes, shaped by thousands of hours of rider feedback, and trusted by Jeremy Jones, Victor de Le Rue, Marissa Krawczak and more, FASE® redefines the two-strap binding without sacrificing what matters most.
Key advantages of the FASE System
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Effortless fast entry and exit
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Enhanced locked-in feel
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True two-strap performance
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Instant on-the-fly adjustments
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Trusted by riders in every terrain and conditions
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Mountain-proof durability with lifetime warranty
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Minimal weight and footprint
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Compatible with all snowboard boots
How do FASE® bindings work?
FASE® builds on the two-strap design by introducing three key ingredients:
Each component plays a role, but it’s the sum of these parts that makes the process of getting in and out of FASE® bindings so fast and intuitive.
The AutoBack
The key to the revolutionary FASE Fast Entry System, the AutoBack, allows for hands-free entry into the binding. This intuitive design automatically closes as the boot enters the binding and and opens when you lift your boot out. The AutoBack also folds flat for skating, chairlifts, and storage.
The FastStrap
An innovative long ankle ladder that remains connected for ultra-fast, one-handed strapping-in. With a classic ratchet design to fine tune ankle strap tension, the FastStrap compliments the AutoBack’s automatic closure system so riders can strap-in faster than ever before.
The Locked-In Toe Strap
Simply set it and forget it. Designed to remain in position to complement the Fast Entry System. The LSR 2.0 buckle and unique tri-toothed ladder allow you to ‘set it and forget it’ or make easy on-the-fly fit adjustments.
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How do I get in?
Because FASE® bindings share most of a classic two-strap design, getting in and out will feel natural, only now you have more options at your disposal. Of course, this still includes the way you’ve been doing it for years: by fully unsfastening the straps and placing your foot in the binding, either standing up or seated.
Open mode
When the AutoBack is angled back with the hitch engaged on the pedal and the FastStrap fully open, the binding is ready for entry.
Hint: If snow accumulates, make sure to remove snow from your binding before getting in.
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Simply insert your boot into the binding and catch the toe strap. (The AutoBack automatically closes around your boot while the Locked-In Toe Strap remains in place.)
Hint: For easy one-handed fastening, rest your thumb on the buckle, pinky finger on the ladder strap, and pinch together. The buckle will track straight into the ladder.
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Buckle down only the FastStrap (ankle strap). (Since the ankle ladder is already engaged, you only need one hand to complete!)
How do I get out?
Ride mode
With the AutoBack closed around your boot, and the FastStrap securely buckled you’re ready to charge in any terrain or snow condition.
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Simply open the FastStrap (ankle strap) until it stops.
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Bend your knee slightly, lift your heel, and exit completely.
(The AutoBack opens automatically.)
Hint: Think of the motion like how you’d get out of your shoes, as you bend your knee and lift your heel, the foot will naturally slide out.
Tips & advice
First ride of the season
The Locked-In Toe Strap is built to stay in place. Before your first ride, open it wide, slide your boot in, set the right tension, and leave it as is for the season.
Lifts and storage
Kick the AutoBack forward to fold it flat for loading chairlifts, skating or storage.
The FastStrap
In situations where you need to remove the FastStrap fully, simply use a little more force when unfastening the ratchet, and it will slide over the stopper and come unfastened.
Steep strapping in
For strapping in on a slope, a bit of tactics goes a long way. Cut a small platform into the snow with your heel edge to balance on, while strapping in facing downhill.
Steep unstrapping
For unstrapping on a slope, it’s easier to face uphill, balancing on your toe edge. That way, your leg follows a more natural path when stepping out.
Challenging terrain
For more challenging terrain and conditions (think deep powder, steep or icy slopes, and exposed spots in the backcountry), the old-fashioned way may still be your preferred approach. It’s always possible to fully unstrap both bindings and place your boot in the binding without utilising the Fast Entry System.
Quick tip: Remember, both the Locked-In toe straps and FastStrap ankle straps can open fully - especially useful if you ever find yourself in a tight spot and need to unfasten completely.
Finding flow
Once you’ve got the motions dialed, you can start thinking outside the box. FASE® bindings aren’t just about saving time; they’ll help you unlock a new rhythm on the mountain.
You can eliminate the stop-start nature of fastening your bindings across the mountain. Ride off the chairlift, strap your back foot in, and drop into the start of your run without breaking your flow. Jump back on the lift without slowing down to fix loose straps. Skate cat tracks or flat zones and avoid killing your momentum (by having to stop and strap in) before the slope begins.
When you’re holding your gear - a camera, for example, or an axe if you’re in the backcountry - the FastStraps free up a hand while you’re strapping in.
The benefits aren’t just measured in seconds saved, but by bridging the divide between getting ready to ride and dropping in.
Quick Tip: When strapping in on the move, try to keep your eyeline fixed ahead of you to remain balanced and continue tracking on your line.
Unlock terrain
The beauty of two-strap bindings lies in their versatility and diversity. The Jones binding collection has been developed to deliver the best possible experience for all rider types, from surf slashers to shralpinists. FASE® doesn’t change this. It builds on it.
Whichever board you mount them on, however you choose to set them up, and whatever terrain you drop into, your Jones FASE® bindings deliver the same trusted performance, now fully optimized.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in?
Simply insert your boot into the binding until it rests against the toe strap, then push your heel down. The AutoBack automatically closes around your boot while the Locked-In Toe Strap stays in place. Finally, buckle the FastStrap with one hand just like you normally would.
How do I get out?
To get out, release the FastStrap buckle and slide it to the end of the ladder. Then bend your knee slightly, lift your heel, and the AutoBack will naturally open to release your boot.
Is the FASE Fast Entry System trusted by pro riders?
Yes! Pro riders like Scott Stevens, Jeremy Jones, Pat Fava, Victor de Le Rue, Tor Lundstrom, and Ståle Sandbech trust the FASE Fast Entry System to excel in their everyday riding and push the limits of performance on the mountain.
Is it really compatible with any brand of snowboard boots?
Absolutely! The FASE Fast Entry System works with all snowboard boots on the market.
What kind of rider is the FASE Fast Entry System designed for?
The FASE Fast Entry System is for all riders, from seasoned pros to first season rippers, every condition and any terrain. Check out our brand partners to find your perfect binding.
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