Spark Arc ST Splitboard Binding

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1 Arc Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks 
Our Arc ST Asym Rip 'N' Flip highback has a high fiberglass content for a stiff ride and maximum responsiveness. The bindings feature individual left and right highbacks for improved ergonomics, comfort and control. The upper part of the highback is flatter, giving riders excellent lateral mobility. All Rip 'N' Flip highbacks feature tool-free forward lean adjustment (FLAD), which can be easily switched between touring and riding modes.

2 Pillow Line Straps
Pillow Line Straps are lightweight, strong, comfortable, waterproof, integrally molded, and 100% made in-house. Arc ST Ankle Straps are wide and asymmetrical around the boot, providing superior wrap-around support. The toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but can also fit as a traditional strap over the top of the boot.

3 ST Touring Brackets
ST Touring Brackets combine the best properties of aluminum and thermoplastics. We pour our custom-formulated plastic over and through the holes in the aluminum base, creating bushings that last four times longer than their brass predecessors.

4 ST Whammy Bars
The ST Whammy Bar climbing wire is integrated directly into the base plate. The plastic molded where the bar touches the base plate allows for super-smooth changes of the climbing wire's position on steep walls. You can easily switch from stowed to low (12°) to high (18°) and back again during the tour.

	Puck Compatibility Slide it on and lock the ramp. Lock the ramp and slide it off. The most functional way to attach your binding to your board in ride mode. Spark R&D bindings are designed to work with all puck-compatible splitboards.
	Tesla Snap Ramp T1 System bindings slide sideways into the offset touring cradle and lock with our snap ramp. No pins, no cables, no fumbling. Integrated Ibex crampon attachment claws on the touring cradles allow for quick and easy mounting and removal.
	T1 Heel Lifter The T1 Heel Lifter captures the 12° and 18° heel wires and is specifically designed to hold the T1 Step Locker in place.
	Buckles and plastics Ladders and adjusters are manufactured in-house from unique thermoplastics that remain flexible over a wide temperature range and perform well on both spring tours and ski tours in freezing temperatures. All harnesses are equipped with Burton's proven buckles.

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Spark Arc ST PRO -13% Weight

1 Asym Rip 'N' Flip Highbacks
Our Arc ST Pro Asym Rip 'N' Flip highback is made of carbon-reinforced nylon in a ratio designed for a stiff ride and maximum responsiveness. The bindings have individual left and right highbacks for improved ergonomics, comfort and control. The upper part of the highback is flatter, giving riders excellent lateral mobility. All Rip 'N' Flip highbacks feature tool-free forward lean adjustment (FLAD), which can be easily switched between touring and riding modes.

2 Pillow Line Straps
Arc ST Pro Pillow Line Straps are made from high-quality Pebax® plastic. They are lightweight, durable, comfortable, waterproof, molded in one piece, and 100% made in-house. Arc ST Ankle Straps are wide and asymmetrically placed around the boot to provide incredible wrap-around support. The toe straps are designed to be used as a toe cap, but also fit well as a traditional strap over the top of the boot.

3 ST Touring Brackets
ST Touring Brackets combine the best properties of aluminum and thermoplastics. We overmold our custom-formulated plastic over and through the holes in the aluminum base, creating bushings that last four times longer than their brass predecessors.

4 Whammy Bars
The ST Whammy Bar climbing wire is integrated directly into the base plate. The plastic molded where the bar touches the base plate allows for super-smooth changes in the position of the climbing wire on steep walls. You can easily switch from stowed to high (18°) and back again during the tour.

	Puck Compatibility Slide it on and snap the ramp. Snap the ramp and slide it off. The most functional way to attach your binding to your board in ride mode. Spark R&D bindings are designed to work with all puck-compatible splitboards.
	Tesla Snap Ramp T1 system bindings slide sideways into the offset Tesla touring cradle and lock into place with our snap ramp. No pins, no cables, no fumble factor. Integrated Ibex crampon attachment claws on the touring cradles allow for easy mounting and removal. The pivot pins have been hollowed out and are 33% lighter than standard pins.
	Custom Hardware Weight savings continue with the replacement of stainless steel hardware with custom 7075-T6 aluminum hardware. Aluminum parts are 65% lighter than our standard stainless steel hardware and are manufactured with hex drives instead of Phillips head screws, which are less likely to snap.
	Buckles and Plastics Ladders and adjusters are made in-house from Pebax® premium thermoplastics that stay flexible over a wide temperature range and perform well in both spring tours and sub-zero winterized conditions. They're also 20% lighter than our standard material. All straps feature trusted Burton Bomber buckles.

 
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1= +/- 30° Angel Markers
2= Yellow Patch Screws
3= Blue Patch Screws
4= T1 Step Lockers
5= Puck Edge Alignment
6= Fixie Clips
7= Tip & Tail Clips

Check your board settings
Structure of Spark flat puck and canted puck:
For setting up Spark flat pucks, see the instructions included with the packaged pucks
Setting up Spark Canted pucks is slightly different
For other brands of pucks, see the setup instructions on the manufacturer's website.

ST Touring Brackets:
Attach the ST Touring brackets with the bolts highlighted in yellow.

Heel Rest:
Orient the heel rests with the arrow pointing toward the nose of the board. Secure the heel rests with the blue-coded screws.

OUR BINDINGS ARE FULLY ADJUSTABLE!
If the fit isn't perfect, use the included Spark pocket tool to adjust the length of the toe and ankle straps, the position of the heel cup, and the rotation of the highback. Then put the tool in your backpack so
you always have it with you when you're out and about.

Check from time to time that the screws are tight!

Fixie Clips
With a sleek, lightweight aluminum design with no moving parts, they are stiff, simple, have integrated adjustability and require no rotation. Just assemble the board and ride off!

Tip & Tail Clips
Our tip and tail clips provide a custom fit that accommodates the variability of each board. With five progressively narrower notches, you can make your board as narrow as you want.

T1 Step Lockers
Allow splitboarders to lock their heel in touring mode to better adapt to different split-ski terrain. The lockers attach to the heel support. Turn the lever to lock. To unlock, turn the lever back.

Puck Troubleshooting (all brands)
The outside length from puck to puck should be 7 ⅝” (19.35 cm).
The bindings should slide on easily. If they feel tight, check the alignment of the pucks and make adjustments if necessary.
If your pucks are brand new, they may feel tight but will loosen up after a few transfers.
If they're still too tight, lightly sand the top and sides of the pucks with fine-grit sandpaper. Check the fit while the pucks are wet.

When the bindings of the pucks are in riding mode, you should be able to fold down the toe ramp slightly. If this is not possible, loosen the screws and gently push the puck in on the toe side.

SIZES Adjustment

As you can see, the base plates are almost identical. But the heel cups are different sizes. However, you can adjust each Spark binding to the next larger and the next smaller binding. An M is screwed small to an XS/S and an XS/S is screwed large to a small M, etc. Because you can adjust this 2cm by turning the heel cup. If you have a normal soft boot, the Spark bindings will be too big for you.

<- L = set the binding to LARGE

-> S = set the binding to SMALL

You can find instructions at: das-richtige-einstellen-montieren-der-splitboardbindung

Made in Montana

Spark R&D, based in Bozeman, Montana, is owned and operated by riders. Since 2006, the company has been committed to driving innovation in the field of splitboarding. With the Bridger Mountains in mind, we design and build splitboard bindings and accessories with backcountry performance in mind.

All products are manufactured and assembled in our shop in Bozeman, Montana, USA. From machining to anodizing, from laser engraving to assembly, everything is done by a team of experienced employees who are also passionate splitboarders. In-house design and manufacturing capabilities allow for rapid advancement of our products and give us the flexibility to serve niche customers in the splitboard market. Spark R&D continues to grow and strive for perfection, based on customer needs and rider feedback to keep pace with the rapidly growing splitboard community.

	PROCESSING From standard sheets to custom extrusions, our aluminum is sourced locally and is the raw material for the majority of our binding and accessory parts. With our CNC mills and lathes and our extremely talented machinists, we are able to produce a wide variety of parts in all shapes, sizes, and complex geometries. All scraps are sorted and recycled.
	ANODIZING This electrochemical process is how we add a vibrant coat of color to our aluminum parts such as baseplates, heel straps, tail clips, etc. Anodizing not only adds beautiful colors, but also creates an aluminum oxide layer on the parts that hardens the material to make it stronger, more corrosion resistant, and more slippery to prevent snow from sticking, and to generally protect the material. It is a much more environmentally friendly process than powder coating or painting, and it adds very little weight or thickness to the parts. The anodizing station is like a small chemistry lab and requires precise operation and maintenance. All wastewater is evaporated or tested and dumped, and our system has specially insulated dye and rinse tanks to reduce energy use.
	PLASTICS AND INJECTION MOLDING We make almost all of our plastic parts in house, from smaller parts like snap blocks to larger parts like our Rip 'N' Flip highbacks and Pillow Line straps! We now have two injection molding machines to keep up with the growth in this area of our manufacturing. One of the coolest parts about our plastic programs is that we also make all of our own molds in our machine shop.
	PAD PRINTING & PRE-ASSEMBLY Our product graphics were originally all laser engraved, but since 2012, we have been doing pad printing in-house, which has opened up a world of product graphic possibilities for us. Not only is it faster, more colorful and consistent, but it's fun, too. We select our own inks, test them, and match colors. Every Spark product with graphics was hand-printed by one of our employees. Pre-assembly is the last preparation before a part goes to the assembly table. Every end product is a little different, but pre-assembly generally involves a mix of printing, bending, fitting, and pressing.
	MANUFACTURING Our modern manufacturing line is equipped with a variety of air guns, multiple quality control checkpoints, and an incredible team of detail-oriented, hardworking men and women. Blasting from the speakers in the workshop is everything from hip-hop to hair metal. Aside from the eye-catching technology in our factory, the employees are Spark R&D's greatest asset. Our team is just as passionate about making a good product as they are about letting loose in the nearby mountains.