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I’ve been snowboarding for about 12 years, and have only changed my gear — boots, binding and board — three times. I was very comfortable with my existing setup of Nike Vapen boots (no longer made), Nitro snowboard and Ride bindings. I’d heard all about Burton’s Step-On technology, a system designed to make connecting to your board quicker and easier, giving you more time doing what you love — riding the mountain. I was reluctant to switch up my gear, but if I was going to do it, it would be to test this new technology.