K2, Path Ws Snowboard Binding

The most responsive binding in our women’s binding collection, the Path is a freeride-focused binding with a premium feature set. Lightweight, strong, and built to give riders unrivaled board control, the Path features our castor-bean based DD1 ankle strap – a dual-density strap that contours the shape of the boot, and speeds up edge-to-edge transitions.

By utilizing eco-conscious and recycled materials instead of plastics and EVA, we have made significant strides in sustainability. Our manufacturing process relies on over 40% solar-powered energy, and our packaging is FSC certified, utilizing cardboard and recycled paper instead of plastics.

As a result, we have achieved impressive reductions in our carbon footprint – it’s not perfect, but it’s a click in the right direction:

• The Path binding uses ~40% Bio-based material by volume and ~25% by weight.

• DD1 Ankle Strap and BetterWrap Toe Straps have seen a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to traditional TPU straps.

• The castor-bean-based FR1 Highback offers ~a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to a nylon highback.

• Sugarcane EVA Shockpad offers a ~90% reduction in CO2 emissions per kg when compared to traditional EVA.

• All K2 Snowboarding bindings come in 100% Recyclable Packaging.

• All K2 Snowboarding binding packaging is 95% FSC-certified recycled material.

• >40% of the energy used in our manufacturing process is derived from solar.

 

FLEX:

 

SUGARCANE EVA SHOCKPADS WITH ECOHARSHMELLOW™ PODS:

Sustainably sourced materials to help with damping and impact absorption.

 

FR1 HIGHBACK:

K2’s new FR1 Highback harnesses the strength and sustainability of the castor bean, and represents a huge step toward our over goal of carbon net- neutrality. All new and feature on the women’s Path and men’s Program binding.

 

DD1 ANKLE STRAP:

A dual-density ankle strap offers the best of both worlds, a softer inner material provides a seamless connection to your boot, and more rigid outer material provides with unrivaled response. Injected with a castor-bean based materials.

 

BETTERWRAP TOE STRAP:

A dual-density toe strap designed to shape to the contour of any snowboard boot – manufactured out of castor-bean based materials.

 

THIS GRIPS!™ BASEPAD:

K2’s proprietary rubber compound, integrated onto the bottom of our Module chassis, provides vibration damping and cushion between board and binding, reducing fatigue and joint impact.

 

A CLEANER CONNECTION:

We always want to put Mother Nature first. To do this, we prioritized our time, energy, and resources into developing a product that not only performs best in class but has a smaller environmental impact than a traditional snowboard binding. Using Eco-Conscious and recycled materials in place of the plastics and EVA that are traditionally used to manufacture highbacks, ankle straps, toe straps, ratchets, and more.

As a result, we have achieved impressive reductions in our carbon footprint – it’s not perfect, but it’s a click in the right direction.