Burton Cartel

Burton Cartel

$$ Mid-range

tldr; Burton's most popular binding. Medium-stiff all-arounder. Reliable and versatile but boring - the Toyota Camry of bindings.

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Sentiment Breakdown

35%Positive
Positive
35%
Neutral
56%
Negative
9%
Based on 494 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • SensoryBED Cushioning System fits the EST mounting system for outstanding control and a comfortable board connection; B3 Gel Cushioning can withstand repeated impacts without breaking down in cold temperatures; DialFLAD system features a rotating dial for adjustments
  • Dual-Component Baseplate construction features two types of materials to create a soft balanced ride that is stiffer edge-to-edge; The Hinge flexes dynamically with your leg for easier ollies; Hinge Hi-Back technology eliminates hardware and weight for independent adjustments
  • EST mounting system has no hardware underfoot, features a flexible footbed, and provides the widest range of stance options; Mounts only to The Channel board mounting system; Heel Hammock features reinforced material that wraps the boot heel for suspension and fast response
  • Hammockstrap 2.0 ankle strap has a durable and low-profile design to lock you in; Supergrip Capstrap 2.0 toe strap is fully injected to reduce waste and features a rubber overmold to keep the strap in place and increase grip; Smooth Glide buckles are easy to secure and durable
  • Nylon composite material in the baseplate, hi-back, and spar for strength, flexibility, and a playful response; All Burton binding baseplates are backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY and Burton straps and hi-backs are backed by a one-year warranty from date of purchase.
  • 💪 Medium-stiff flex (6/10)
  • 🎯 Re:Flex baseplate
  • 🎯 Proven reliable performer

Sentiment Over Time

75%100%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26100% (May '25) - 8.3 comments95% (Jun '25) - 50.2 comments100% (Jul '25) - 19.3 comments86% (Aug '25) - 14 comments80% (Sep '25) - 25.9 comments88% (Oct '25) - 41.2 comments65% (Nov '25) - 37.5 comments70% (Dec '25) - 62.9 comments77% (Jan '26) - 7.6 comments

Historical Price Data

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What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Burton Cartel

Best Praise
+14 pts
One of my 2010 cartels finally broke a couple weeks ago after 15 years of use. I remember when people used to trade their buddies and ride 1 orange cartel and 1 purple cartel haha i've got a purple cartel up for grabs if anyone wants it
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Top Criticism
+5 pts
Well those look like cartels which I had around 2017 and they did in fact fall apart
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Burton Cartel worth buying?
Burton's most popular binding. Medium-stiff all-arounder. Reliable and versatile but boring - the Toyota Camry of bindings.
What do Redditors love about the Burton Cartel?
Redditors highlight: 💪 Medium-stiff flex (6/10). 🎯 Re:Flex baseplate. 🎯 Proven reliable performer.
What are the downsides of the Burton Cartel?
Some criticisms include: "Well those look like cartels which I had around 2017 and they did in fact fall apart"
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Burton Cartel has 494) tend to have more reliable scores.

494 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026