Burton Step On vs Jones Mercury FASE

85 facts in comparison

Based on 982 Reddit opinions. Mercury FASEJones Mercury FASE leads by 7 points.

982 opinions

Mercury FASE leads by 7pts

66%

C+

Based on

1,675 Redditors

Burton Step On

~$254.99

788 opinions

tldr; Convenience binding system that divides r/snowboarding. Great for chair laps, but many note reduced board feel vs traditional straps.

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Reddit's Pick

73%

B-

Based on

514 Redditors

Winner

Jones Mercury FASE

~$359.95

194 opinions

tldr; The Jones Mercury FASE receives mostly positive reviews on Reddit (72% positive across 515 mentions). A solid choice in its category.

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⭐FLE

⭐TER

🔧DUR

❤️COM

🎯EDG

Points

Score by Category

Flex & Feel

69%100%

Terrain Suitability

56%50%

Durability

52%70%

Comfort & Fit

69%62%

Edge Hold

100%—

Why is Jones Mercury FASE better than Burton Step On?

Higher Reddit score (73% vs 66%)
Better value (100% vs 45%)
Better durability (70% vs 52%)
Better flex (100% vs 69%)

Based on 2,189 Reddit opinions

Slight Edge

Reddit prefers the Mercury FASEJones Mercury FASE

Winning by 7 points (73% vs 66%)

Better value

Better durability

Better flex

High confidence (2,189 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 2,189 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Step On

6.6/10

1,675 mentions

Mercury FASE

7.3/10

514 mentions

COMFORT

Step On6.9/10

Mercury FASE6.2/10

DURABILITY

Step On5.2/10

Mercury FASE7.0/10

VALUE

Step On4.5/10

Mercury FASE10.0/10

TERRAIN

Step On5.6/10

Mercury FASE5.0/10

FLEX

Step On6.9/10

Mercury FASE10.0/10

EDGE HOLD

Step On10.0/10

Mercury FASEN/A

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Head to Head

Topic	Step On	Mercury FASE
Comfort	69%	62%
Durability	52%	70%
Value	45%	100%
Terrain	56%	50%
Flex	69%	100%
Edge Hold	100%	N/A

Category Wins

Step On: 3|Mercury FASE: 3

Head to Head

Step On: 3|Mercury FASE: 3

ComfortStep On

Step On69%

Mercury FASE62%

DurabilityMercury FASE

Step On52%

Mercury FASE70%

ValueMercury FASE

Step On45%

Mercury FASE100%

TerrainStep On

Step On56%

Mercury FASE50%

FlexMercury FASE

Step On69%

Mercury FASE100%

Edge HoldStep On

Step On100%

Mercury FASEN/A

Step On

66%

73%

Mercury FASE

Step On66%

Mercury FASE73%

Mercury FASE wins by 7 points

Key Specs

Spec	Burton Step On	Jones Mercury FASE
Mounting System	Re:Flex (compatible with The Channel, 2x4, 3D)	—
Connection Points	Three (two toe cleats, one heel cleat)	—
Baseplate Material	Single Component 18% Short-Glass / Nylon Composite	—
Flex Rating	Medium	—
Cushioning	Re:Flex FullBED Cushioning System	—

Key Highlights

Burton Step OnWinner

⚡ Fastest in/out at lifts - no bending over

🎯 Stiffer response than most traditional bindings

⚠️ Locked into Burton ecosystem (boots + bindings)

🔧 Reduced board feel vs traditional straps

💰 $600+ complete system (boots + bindings)

Jones Mercury FASE

Solid community reputation

Frequently recommended

Topic Battles

Step On: 3|Tied: 0|Mercury FASE: 2

⭐Flex & Feel

Mercury FASE wins

Step On

69%

Mercury FASE

100%

⭐Terrain Suitability

Step On wins

Step On

56%

Mercury FASE

50%

🔧Durability

Mercury FASE wins

Step On

52%

Mercury FASE

70%

❤️Comfort & Fit

Step On wins

Step On

69%

Mercury FASE

62%

🎯Edge Hold

Step On wins

Step On

100%

Mercury FASE

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Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Jones Mercury FASE

Best Praise

+11 pts

“I’ve never been quicker strapping in from the chair with my fase… they are absolutely a convenience feature. Which I love and support. You know when you trying to strap in and you step on your angle strap and then you have to find the hole for the buckles to strap in and your there fidgeting.. Yh it helps with that and if you miss that they work like that just the same so nothing loss more to gain🫡 I really like mine. You might really like yours. Send it”

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Top Criticism

+48 pts

“This does not look like a FASE issue. This looks like a general snowboarding skill issue. It looks like the rider in the video has less than a week ever on a mountain.”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Burton Step On

Best Praise

+242 pts

“If you’re an old head and step-ons keep you in the game, then hell yeah🤘🏻”

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Top Criticism

+30 pts

“TL;DR: Bragging about massive amounts of pow that most of us will never get to experience. Other people might have a tougher time disengaging your step-ons if you're unable to do so. Also, icing in the stepons can sometimes make them harder to get out of.”

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Sentiment Over Time

Burton Step On

Jones Mercury FASE

📈Historical Price Data

Burton Step On

Jones Mercury FASE

Burton Step On

All-time low: $145.99(2025-06)

$17 below 90-day avg

Jones Mercury FASE

All-time low: $359.95(2026-01)

$4 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

Jones Mercury FASE Wins

73%

FASE

66%

Jones Mercury FASE leads by 7 points based on 2,189 Reddit opinions.

Why Mercury FASEWinner

Better Value for Money (100% vs 45%)

Why Step On

⚡ Fastest in/out at lifts - no bending over
🎯 Stiffer response than most traditional bindings
More discussed (1,675 vs 514)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

27%Positive

Positive

27%

Neutral

62%

Negative

11%

Based on 514 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

31%Positive

Positive

31%

Neutral

53%

Negative

16%

Based on 1,675 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Burton Step On	Jones Mercury FASE
Mounting System	Re:Flex (compatible with The Channel, 2x4, 3D)	—
Connection Points	Three (two toe cleats, one heel cleat)	—
Baseplate Material	Single Component 18% Short-Glass / Nylon Composite	—
Flex Rating	Medium	—
Cushioning	Re:Flex FullBED Cushioning System	—
Brand	Burton	JONES
Manufacturer	Burton	Jones
Color	Black	Various
Weight	1.10231131 pounds	1.8 kg (per pair)
Height	9.0 Inches	—
Flex	—	Medium-stiff (4/5)
Entry System	—	FASE Fast Entry System
Baseplate	—	Fusion XR Baseplate
Highback	—	AsymFlex Highback
Mounting Disk	—	Universal Mounting Disk (4x4, 2x4, EST/Channel compatible)
Compatibility	—	All snowboard boots and boards

Feature Checklist

Step On: 6|Mercury FASE: 2

Feature	Step On	Mercury FASE
Fastest in/out at lifts - no bending over
Stiffer response than most traditional bindings
Locked into Burton ecosystem (boots + bindings)
$600+ complete system (boots + bindings)
Single-component canted hi-back construction provides immediate response to manipulate board flex; Zero Forward Lean Hi-Back is completely vertical for riders who prefer a relaxed feel
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.
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 – Stable and precise for carving hard, steep chutes, and mixed snow conditions.
𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐔𝐌-𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 – Strong feedback for freeride power yet playful enough for freestyle.

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Burton Step On	Jones Mercury FASE
Reddit Score	66%	73%
Mentions	1,675	514
Sentiment	+ 519- 269	+ 140- 54

Where to Buy

Burton Step On

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All-time low was $145.99 on 2025-06

Jones Mercury FASE

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All-time low was $359.95 on 2026-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Jones Mercury FASE or Burton Step On?

Based on 2,189 Reddit comments, Jones Mercury FASE is the preferred choice with 73% positive sentiment vs Burton Step On's 66%. Jones Mercury FASE leads by 7 percentage points.

Should I buy Jones Mercury FASE or Burton Step On?

If you want the safer choice based on community sentiment, Jones Mercury FASE has stronger approval ratings (73% vs 66%). However, Burton Step On may still be better depending on your specific needs, budget, or use case.

What do Redditors love about Jones Mercury FASE?

Jones Mercury FASE has 514 mentions on Reddit with 73% positive sentiment. Users consistently recommend it based on real ownership experiences.

What do Redditors say about Burton Step On?

Reddit users highlight: Fastest in/out at lifts - no bending over. Stiffer response than most traditional bindings. Locked into Burton ecosystem (boots + bindings). With 1,675 mentions and 66% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 2,189 Reddit comments: 514 about Jones Mercury FASE and 1,675 about Burton Step On. Data was sourced from Snowboarding Gear community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

982 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 5/31/2026

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