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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.

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.

Like any traditional binding: leave the highback up and ratchet the ankle and toe straps down, giving you a more fine-tuned performance and a locked-in feeling.

No, both classic and fast entry feel and perform exactly the same.

No. Step-on systems need proprietary boots. FASTEC lets you choose between fast entry and classic entry, compatible with any boot.

Yes, since 2007. Patent details and licensing terms aren’t published on this site; OEM partners and journalists can request IP documentation under NDA.

Please contact your FASTEC dealer for a wide range of available spare parts.

Each FASTEC brand partner has their own warranty policy — contact them directly for more information.

Unlike most fast entry bindings, FASTEC is super lightweight and compares to traditional strap bindings — for reference, a FASTEC binding in size M weighs around 890g.

No — contrary to common belief, FASTEC shows that fast entry bindings don’t need to be big and heavy. FASTEC bindings are loved by carving enthusiasts around the world for their low-profile heel cup and sleek overall outline.

We’ve ridden, tested and refined FASTEC for more than two decades, making sure it’s as durable as snowboard bindings can get.

Yes. Pro tip: in very steep or icy terrain, face uphill when entering the binding using fast entry.

Yes. Both classic and fast entry work in powder — just clear the snow from the footbed before strapping in.

A Phillips #3 screwdriver for mounting and highback rotation. Forward lean and strap length and angle adjustments are all tool-free.

No — set them once using the buckle lock, and the mechanism keeps that tension every time you open and close the binding.

Yes — unlike most fast entry systems, both are adjustable. Forward lean is tool-free; highback rotation takes a Phillips #3 screwdriver.

Almost always ice. Clear packed snow from the lever path and the ladder straps, work the mechanism a few times, and never force a frozen ratchet.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team — they’re always happy to help.

Any standard snowboard boot.

4×4 inserts, 4×2 inserts, and the Channel system (ICS, depending on disc type).

Most bindings come with an ICS-compatible disc. If yours doesn’t have the right one, ask your local FASTEC retailer or our support team for a compatible disc.

Yes — the FASTEC splitboard binding works with the Voile puck system only.

Standard sizes run XS to XL, covering roughly EU 33–49.

The FASTEC range suits every riding style and level, from beginners to pros, park rats to backcountry riders.

SP Bindings — the company has been building snowboard bindings since 1987 and developed and patented FASTEC in 2007. SP remains the system’s reference implementation.

47+ brands have built with FASTEC including GNU, Salomon, Bent Metal, Roxy, Head, Sims, Völkl, Nitro and many more.

Yes. The mechanism, integration support, CAD, and reference tooling are available to OEM partners — start with the inquiry form on the Contact page.

Engineered in Vienna, manufactured to spec in partner facilities in China, under direct engineering oversight from the Vienna team.

Yes — FASTEC is the only dual entry binding system currently offered across such a wide range of price points.

Scan the QR tag on your binding — it opens our Verify page and checks automatically against the real authenticity register. Takes a second.

On a hangtag with the QR code, attached to one of the two bindings. The binding itself carries no laser marking — just scan the tag.

That can mean the pasted code has a typo, a binding from a brand that doesn’t carry QR tags yet, or a counterfeit. Use the contact link under the result if you bought it as genuine FASTEC and something feels off.

QR authentication is live for SP Bindings, the system’s reference implementation. Other licensed brands will add QR tags to their lines over time — a binding without one yet isn’t automatically suspect.

FASTEC counterfeits exist, mostly in grey-market channels, and typically use substandard materials. Verifying protects riders, retailers, and the licensed brands building with the system.