Who it's for: Backcountry splitboarders who want a rock-solid, high-performance binding for touring and aggressive downhill charging. It is ideal for riders seeking the seamless uphill efficiency of Spark R&D’s Tesla T1 baseplate system blended with the high-end comfort, support, and quick-buckle tech of Burton straps.

Spark R&D Uphill Efficiency Meets Burton Downhill Performance

The Burton Hitchhiker Splitboard Binding is the ultimate collaborative brainchild between Burton and Spark R&D. Built around Spark’s pinless Tesla T1 machined aluminum baseplate, this binding slides effortlessly into touring brackets and snaps onto pucks for instant, secure transitions. Up top, Burton equips the binding with its lightweight Hammockstrap™ and Supergrip Capstrap™ 2.0, paired with helical Double Take Buckles for ultra-fast ratcheting and a pressure-free fit when dropping steep chutes or touring  backcountry bowls around Revelstoke. 

• Spark R&D Tesla T1 Machined Aluminum Baseplate: Pinless and cable-free design allows effortless slide-and-snap transitions between skinning and riding modes.

• Negative Forward Lean Hi-Back (Negative FLAD™): Hi-back leans back into negative angle settings to maximize stride length and walk-mode comfort on long skin tracks.

• Hammockstrap™ & Supergrip Capstrap™ 2.0: Stitch-less, ultra-responsive ankle strap pairs with a form-fitting overmolded toe cap for locked-in heel retention without hot spots.

• Double Take Buckles with Insta-Click: Helical teeth provide dual-sided engagement for faster strap uptake and immediate ratchet security.

• Universal Splitboard Puck Compatibility: Mounts seamlessly to standard splitboard puck systems (Spark R&D or Voilé pucks) for reliable ride-mode connection.