Device Step-In Review:
by Mark North |
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Device's Argon Linerless Freeride boot ($199) is lightweight with ample support for freeriding. Stiffeners integrated into the boot keep the design simple--no ratchets, no straps--just a set of laces, like the simplest traditional soft-boots. |
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| The flexible sole makes the Argon a prime choice for hiking and sessioning kickers. |
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| For those who prefer a liner in their freeride boot, check out the Device Mercury or Krypton (Device's stiffest boot). For a more flex, try on Device's Lithium Freestyle.
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| A recessed bar at the toe and a stud behind the heel anchor the boot to Device's Electron binding ($149) and help channel leg energy directly to the edges of the board, thanks to the toe-heel contact points. With a traditional highback and full-size baseplate, the Electron looks just like a regular binding, minus the straps. |
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| One drawback: limited forward lean adjustment (Device's Proton model offers a wider range of micro-adjustable forward lean). Available with 4X4 or 3D compatibility. |
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| For info: (800) 713-1860 |
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