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Drake Jade 2021-2022 Women’s Snowboard Bindings Review

  • Price: £146 / €170 / $200
  • Sizes: S, M, L
  • Flex: 5/10
  • Entry System: Classic

The Drake Jade is a women’s all-mountain binding with an emphasis on lightweight construction and great value for money. It’s not often these days you see a current season model for under £150, and while the Jade might not have all the bells and whistles of some other models, it still gets the job done.

“hanks to the middle of the road flex, the Jade’s appeal is far reaching”

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Who Is The Drake Jade For?

Thanks to the middle of the road flex, the Jade’s appeal is far reaching. They possibly won’t be aggressive enough for riders who really charge round the mountain, but they’ll certainly be good for freestyle or cruising round the groomers.

Baseplate

As far as comparisons go, you could probably equate the Jade to the men’s Fifty binding, both hit the same budget price point, and use a lot of the same features in their construction. One of those is the Delta Light baseplate, a one-piece chassis that’s size adjustable to ensure you’re not dragging toes as you’re up on your edge.

It’s laid over with an EVA foam to act as a dampener and to absorb chatter, with some extra cushioning in the heel to take some of the impact out of heavy landings if you start rocking them in the park. They’re compatible with 4×4 and 4×2 insert patterns.

“As far as comparisons go, you could probably equate the Jade to the men’s Fifty binding, both hit the same budget price point, and use a lot of the same features in their construction”

Straps and Highbacks

Where the Jade differ from the Fifty is their use of a female specific highaback. The Ladyfit option is slightly shorter and rounder to work better with a woman’s physiology, plus it’s a little softer. This makes it ideal for tweaking and poking when you’re throwing methods and jibbing around.

The minimalist straps are Drake’s new HoneyStraps, designed specifically to cut weight and to wrap round your boot. They’ll mould to the contours of your boots to alleviate pinch points and to allow for consistent tightness across the whole instep.

Both the toe and ankle straps are made for toolless adjustment and use MG12 magnesium buckles to cut weight whilst still retaining strength.

“Where the Jade differ from the Fifty is their use of a female specific highaback”

Roundup

All in all, you’re getting a pretty good deal for your money with the Jade’s, coming in three sizes and two different colourways and covered by a 2 year warranty.

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