HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BINDINGS

USE BINDINGS DESIGNED FOR THIAS FREE SKWALS

The binding is an important part of the Free Skwal setup.

We strongly recommend using the bindings supplied by Thias Skwal.

Thias Skwal bindings incorporate a specific lift and canting setup developed for the Free Skwal riding position.

Other alpine snowboard plate bindings or bindings originally designed for traditional skwals may sometimes be mechanically compatible with a Thias Free Skwal. However: Mechanical compatibility does not mean that a binding is optimised for Free Skwal riding. The geometry, lift and canting of another binding may be different from the setup developed specifically for Thias Free Skwals. This can affect your stance, comfort, control and the way forces are transmitted to the board.

For the intended Free Skwal riding position and the best overall performance, we therefore recommend using Thias Skwal bindings with their dedicated Free Skwal setup.

Once this point is established, choosing between the two Thias Skwal binding systems is straightforward and depends mainly on the type of boots you use and whether you want a manual or step-in system.

 

FREE SKWAL TITANIUM — MANUAL BINDING

The Free Skwal Titanium uses traditional front and rear bails together with the dedicated Thias Free Skwal setup.

It is the most versatile option because it can be used with snowboard hardboots and, when their shape is compatible, alpine ski or ski-touring boots.

Choose the manual Free Skwal Titanium if:

• you use ski boots
• you use ski-touring boots
• you use conventional snowboard hardboots
• you do not have Intec-compatible hardboots
• you prefer a simple mechanical binding

For ski and touring boots, choose the binding size according to the overall boot sole length printed on the shell:

Size	Boot sole length
M	245–296 mm
L	296–349 mm

For snowboard hardboots:

Size	Hardboot size
M	24.5–27.5
L	28.0–31.0

See Free Skwal Titanium bindings →

 

INTEC TITANIUM — STEP-IN BINDING

The Intec Titanium combines the dedicated Thias Free Skwal setup with a convenient step-in system.

Instead of opening a rear bail, the binding locks directly onto Intec heel pieces fitted to compatible snowboard hardboots.

Choose Intec Titanium if:

• you use compatible snowboard hardboots
• your boots are fitted with Intec heels
• you want quick and convenient step-in / step-out
• you regularly remove your board during the day

The Intec system is not intended for alpine ski or ski-touring boots.

Size	Hardboot size
M	21.5–27.5
L	28.0–31.0

You will also need compatible F2 Intec heels fitted to your hardboots.

See Intec Titanium bindings →
See F2 Intec heels →