When we started designing the replacement gas pedals, one thing became clear very quickly: There is no such thing as “one pedal for all bindings.”
Different bindings have subtle differences in shape, width, and dampening and that simply meant different gas pedals. That’s why we spend countless hours finding as many bindings as we could so we could to reverse engineer and test them all individually .
Our gas pedals are available in Type A through Type F, each designed for specific bindings. We are already in iteration V4. Meaning that we used everything we learned so far about these parts to make them better and more affordable. Below, we’ll walk you through the differences so you can instantly see which model is the right one for you.
(Use the image above as a visual reference while reading — it shows all models, sizes, and compatibility at a glance.)
How do you choose the correct type for your binding.
- What model do you have
- Measure the dimension given on the pdf on every product page.
- Does your binding have foam in the front
Once you know the answer to these questions, choosing becomes simple.
The Models Explained
Type A
Available in: Medium & Large
Compatible with: Mission, Freestyle, Custom, Cartel, P1, Classic
https://www.mookl.com/products/custom-m-pair
https://www.mookl.com/products/mission-lw-pair
Type A is the most common gas pedal. It is used through out a whole array of differeny models. We decided to incorporate the foam padding in the design by adding a 5° angle on top of the gas pedal. This way you will get a much more direct feedback from the board. The new material of the basic line is perfect for all conditions
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Ideal for all-mountain and freestyle riding
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Stable feel without being bulky
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Foam is now a 5° ramp.
Type B
Available in: Large
Compatible with: Mission, Custom LTD
https://www.mookl.com/products/mission-l-pair
Type B is often used by the older burton bindings. It has a longer geometry and allthough wider it has the same width B as a medium. This gas pedal also has a 5° ramp incorporated in the design.
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Wider surface for added leverage
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More flex due to longer geometry
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Often used in older bindings.
Type C – Luxury alternative to Type A
Available in: Medium & Large
Compatible with: Mission, Freestyle, Custom, Cartel
https://www.mookl.com/products/custom-lw-pair
Type C has the exact same geometry as type A but its bindings have extra padding on in the front making them slightly higher. The height difference is important for the fit of the part
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Although the same geometry, not compatible with Type A due to height difference.
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Slightly different feel and stiffness
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Often used in newer Missions, Freestyles, and luxury lines like Custom and Cartel.
Type D
Compatible with: P1 Carbon
https://www.mookl.com/products/p1-carbon-pair
Type D is purpose-built for the P1 Carbon binding. So far we have not seen this type in any other binding. Due to the geometry it is very stiff!
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Optimized for P1 carbon bindings
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Direct feedback due to geometry
Type E
Compatible with: Lexa, Escapade
https://www.mookl.com/products/lexa-pair
Type E looks a lot like Type D but is specifically designed for Lexa and escapade.
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Direct feedback due to geometry
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Designed specifically for Lexa and Escapade bindings
Type F – Compact & Focused
Compatible with: Stiletto
https://www.mookl.com/products/escapade-pair
Type F has the exact same geometry as Type E but the binding does not have extra padding in the front. This makes it more compact. So far we've only seen this in Stilleto's and one Escapade because the client removed the padding.
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Direct feedback due to geometry
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Designed specifically for Stilleto.
Foam or no Foam
Earlier iterations did have foam. It started as a fun way to personalise the gas pedal. The idea was, if you are going to buy a rapid manufactured product, you may as well personalise it. But it had some drawbacks. First of all the it was very hard to find a glue that would work in the harsh environment of a mountain. Then there was the extra time it took to design each one and then stick them to the gas pedal. It made the gas pedal very expensive. So for iteration V4 we decided to integrate its feedback funcion into the design. This way the client will have a reliable part that can be used for many more years, extending the lifespan of his/her favourite binding.
How do you make sure you've got the right type for your binding?
After ordering your part, you will always be asked if you checked the fit of the model. You can do this by download the .pdf file on the product page. Please print it out scale 1:1. Then cut the outline and place in your binding like in the image below.
If it fits right away, perfect you're done! If not, send us an e-mail with some photo's of the top and bottom view of your binding. We will quickly recognize the right model.
How about other and newer models?
As engineers, we know that no product is perfect and that eventually some parts will wear out or break. Sadly, not all parts can be replaced by digital manufacturing techniques. But a lot is possible and material science is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible. So if you don't see your model online, reach out to us and we will see what the possibilities are. If you're in West Europe and sending your part to us is not a problem, we will gladly reverse engineer it for you.
Sometimes people ask for size S. Burton has indeed some bindings with size S but they share the size M gas pedals.
And so that's it for this blog. If there are other questions, feel free to reach out to us.