Jones Mercury FASE: Full Breakdown
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The quick verdict: Step-in convenience that finally doesn’t compromise, the highback drops, you slide in, it locks like a traditional binding. ~$400
Overview
Quick-entry bindings historically forced a choice between convenience and performance. Jones’s FASE system (Fast Entry, Full Performance) changes that: the highback folds rearward for skate-in entry, then locks upright with your normal straps already dialed. You get traditional strap security and response with none of the sit-down-and-ratchet routine, in a medium-stiff freeride-oriented package built from largely recycled materials.
Where It Shines
- True quick entry with traditional-strap ride feel
- Works with any standard boot, unlike Step On ecosystems
- Solid freeride response and eco-conscious build
Tradeoffs to Know
- Highest price in our lineup
- More moving parts than a classic binding, keep the mechanism clear of ice
Who It’s For
Riders who lap fast and hate strapping in, especially those who considered Burton Step On but didn’t want to be locked into compatible boots.
How It Compares
See how it stacks up in our full guide: The Best Snowboard Bindings of 2025-26. Other picks from that list: Union Force · Burton Cartel X · Ride Drone · Union STR · Burton Lexa X.