The FASTEC® System
FASTEC is a dual entry binding system. Choose fast entry when you want speed, convenience, and comfort, or classic entry when you want fine-tuned performance and a locked-in feeling.
The story
Since 2005, FASTEC has been built around one idea: a binding that saves riders time and energy without sacrificing performance, so they can spend less time fumbling with straps and more time chasing epic lines.
Fast forward 20 years and hundreds of thousands of bindings later, FASTEC has become one of snowboarding’s most proven and trusted binding systems. Adopted by numerous brands and ridden by riders around the world, it continues to evolve with every generation.
How it works
How FASTEC works
Use the ratchets and straps just like on a traditional binding.
Key advantages
Why riders choose FASTEC
Tech trust
Proven System
Patented 2007
Nearly two decades of riding, development and continuous refinement have shaped FASTEC into the proven system it is today.
Tested to the Edge
Thousands of hours of lab and on-snow testing put every component through its paces to ensure reliable performance in real-world conditions.
47 Brand Partners
Used and licensed by numerous leading brands across the snowboard industry, FASTEC has established itself as one of the most trusted binding systems on the market.
For brands
Powered by FASTEC
Don’t reinvent the system. License one that’s already proven. FASTEC is developed, refined and manufactured by the experts who built it from the ground up. By partnering with us, you can integrate proven FASTEC technology into your own binding range and offer it to your riders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FASTEC®?
FASTEC is a dual-entry snowboard binding system allowing you to choose between fast entry and classic entry, while fitting any standard boot. It was patented by SP Bindings in 2007.
How does fast-entry mode work?
01) Open the highback lever; 02) Pull the highback down; 03) The ankle lever pops open; 04) Step in to the binding; 05) Lift highback and close the lever; 06) Close the ankle lever.
What tools do I need?
A Phillips #3 screwdriver for mounting and highback rotation. Forward lean and strap length and angle adjustments are all tool-free.
Which boots work with FASTEC?
Any standard snowboard boot.
Which boards does it mount to?
4×4 inserts, 4×2 inserts, and the Channel system (ICS, depending on disc type).
Can my brand license FASTEC?
Yes. The mechanism, integration support, CAD, and reference tooling are available to OEM partners — start with the inquiry form on the Contact page.
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