Original Banana – Over a decade ago Lib Tech’s experieMENTAL division started a snowboard contour revolution with the introduction of the legendary Skate Banana model and Original Banana Technology’s mild rocker between your feet combined with mild cambers to the tips and tails.

Soft

True Twin

75% Aspen / 25% Paulownia

Triaxial / Biaxial Fiberglass

Birch Internal Sidewalls

UHMW Sintered Sidewalls

UHMW Tip / Tail Impact Deflection

Eco Sublimated TNT – Fast and low maintenance, this base accepts wax easily and stands up to punishment.

Magne-Traction® – Strategically located edge serrations provide unreal edge hold and control in all conditions. Turns ice into powder.

Eco Sublimated Poly Top – High strength, impact resistant, lightweight dimensionally stable UV and temperature resistant top material decorated using an environmentally friendly eco sublimation process.

Art by Gianna Andrews

Mervin Made – Hand made at the Mervin Factory in Washington, USA with zero hazardous waste.

2 x 4 Inserts

Flex Rating – 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Uni-body Chassis – The uni-body polymer design absorbs vibration for a smooth ride. It features adjustable toe ramp and a large axis disk with toe / heel centering in the disk.

Large Axis Disc – 4x4, 2x4, Channel compatibility. Adjust binding tip to tail or edge to edge for customization.

Boron Fiber Drive Plate – Fiberglass panels in the footbed create specific flex patterns similar to your snowboard for personalized binding response. The dynamic energy of the advanced composites gives you a flex control advantage like no other binding can.

Response Ridge Nylon Highback 4/10

Light Form Toe Strap – Low profile design forms precise geometry for maximum fit and feather weight.

Power Flex Ankle Strap 5/10 – Formulated for performance and comfort, built simple for durability. Formed EVA foam pads are meshed with a light and strong structural core. Perimeter of strap flexes with your boot so you never have uncomfortable pressure points. Ankle straps are stripped down to the bare essentials for lightweight comfort and function.

Forged Aluminum Buckles – Hardened for ultimate strength. Lightweight with smooth entry and release.

The Cube – Fastest and easiest forward lean adjuster ever. Dual durometer urethane dampening. Four different angles: 10°, 14°, 18°, 22°

Flex Rating – 4 - 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Instep Flex Zone – The Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings.

Pleasurecuff – The supple elasticity of the PleasureCuff delivers a cushioned, comfortable fit that keeps your calves supported.

V1 UltraCush Liner – The V1 liner is amazingly simple, delivering comfort and essential support in a streamlined design. It is Vans' most flexible liner, built to be functional and forgiving for riders of all levels.

V1 Boot Harness – Vans's lightest and most simple harness is designed to ensure effective support and heel hold when paired with the V1 liner.

Vans Boa Coiler – This tongue-mounted single reel system utilizes a spring-loaded spool to automatically retract cable slack for quick and efficient closure. Cable guides are designed to optimize closure force in specific areas of the boot.

V1 POPCUSH Footbed – Single-density POPCUSH construction / 3D-molded anatomical shape / Airflow perforations / Nylex moisture-wicking top sheet.

V1 Waffle Lug – The original Vans waffle outsole is an iconic skate classic. And with the introduction of the V1 Waffle Lug outsole, Vans pays tribute to the timeless vulcanized look that put them on the map.

Heat Retention 360º – All Vans snowboard boots feature a newly improved thermal retention layer that provides a 360° wrap of the toe box and between the outsole and the liner. This essential layer keeps heat in and cold out, ensuring all-day warmth and comfort.