Intec Step-In System
Quote from Alpine Underground on August 5, 2026, 12:03 amThe Intec step-in system is the industry-standard locking mechanism used in alpine snowboarding and hardboot carving to quickly connect a rider's hardboots to their plate bindings. Unlike traditional softboot bindings that use straps, the Intec system uses a mechanical pin-and-receptor design that engages instantly when you step down.
How the System Works
The Heel Adapter
You replace the standard plastic heel blocks on your hardboots with an Intec Heel Kit. This kit contains two retractable steel locking pins and an internal cable mechanism.The Remote Pull Cable
A cable runs from the heel up the back of your boot, ending in a handle near your cuff.The Binding Receptor
The binding on your board features a teflon-coated steel base with locking slots designed to catch the boot's pins.Entry & Exit
To step in, you place your boot's toe under the front toe bail and press your heel down until the pins click shut. To exit, you simply pull up on the remote cable handle to retract the pins and step out.Key Benefits
High Rigidity
It provides highly efficient power transfer and removes "slop" or lateral play, making it perfect for aggressive carving and high-speed racing.Extreme Convenience
You can step in effortlessly on uneven slopes, cat tracks, or even while getting off a chairlift without bending down to fiddle with levers or straps.Lower Profile
Because it lacks bulky external heel levers, it creates a narrower footprint, reducing the risk of your boots dragging in the snow during deep carves.Major Compatible Brands
Bindings
Major hardboot binding brands utilize this platform, including the F2 Titanium and Titanflex series, VIRUS Powerlock Step-In, and old Bomber bindings.Boots
Hardboots from brands like Deeluxe and Mountain Slope accept the DLX Intec Connector heels seamlessly.
The Intec step-in system is the industry-standard locking mechanism used in alpine snowboarding and hardboot carving to quickly connect a rider's hardboots to their plate bindings. Unlike traditional softboot bindings that use straps, the Intec system uses a mechanical pin-and-receptor design that engages instantly when you step down.
How the System Works
The Heel Adapter
You replace the standard plastic heel blocks on your hardboots with an Intec Heel Kit. This kit contains two retractable steel locking pins and an internal cable mechanism.
The Remote Pull Cable
A cable runs from the heel up the back of your boot, ending in a handle near your cuff.
The Binding Receptor
The binding on your board features a teflon-coated steel base with locking slots designed to catch the boot's pins.
Entry & Exit
To step in, you place your boot's toe under the front toe bail and press your heel down until the pins click shut. To exit, you simply pull up on the remote cable handle to retract the pins and step out.
Key Benefits
High Rigidity
It provides highly efficient power transfer and removes "slop" or lateral play, making it perfect for aggressive carving and high-speed racing.
Extreme Convenience
You can step in effortlessly on uneven slopes, cat tracks, or even while getting off a chairlift without bending down to fiddle with levers or straps.
Lower Profile
Because it lacks bulky external heel levers, it creates a narrower footprint, reducing the risk of your boots dragging in the snow during deep carves.
Major Compatible Brands
Bindings
Major hardboot binding brands utilize this platform, including the F2 Titanium and Titanflex series, VIRUS Powerlock Step-In, and old Bomber bindings.
Boots
Hardboots from brands like Deeluxe and Mountain Slope accept the DLX Intec Connector heels seamlessly.
Quote from Ace Skwal on August 29, 2026, 4:59 pmDefinitely go with the Bomber Fintec model! These units are much stronger and also rebuild-able! The F2 Intec units are plastic and they do not supply replacement parts.
Game changing system if you are a skwal rider! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this system to anyone that is seriously considering riding a skwal. The Intec System gives the rider the advantage of easily entering and exiting the the rear binding. A lot of skwal riders that use standard bail bindings will skate with the front foot out, which I have found to be very awkward. They do this because it is very difficult to engage the toe bail on the rear foot with the narrow inline stance of the skwal; it is much easier to engage the front foot binding.
Pair your Intec heels, preferably the Bomber Fintec units, and a set of UPZ Boots and you have the best skwal/rider interface available on the market.
Definitely go with the Bomber Fintec model! These units are much stronger and also rebuild-able! The F2 Intec units are plastic and they do not supply replacement parts.
Game changing system if you are a skwal rider! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this system to anyone that is seriously considering riding a skwal. The Intec System gives the rider the advantage of easily entering and exiting the the rear binding. A lot of skwal riders that use standard bail bindings will skate with the front foot out, which I have found to be very awkward. They do this because it is very difficult to engage the toe bail on the rear foot with the narrow inline stance of the skwal; it is much easier to engage the front foot binding.
Pair your Intec heels, preferably the Bomber Fintec units, and a set of UPZ Boots and you have the best skwal/rider interface available on the market.