2026 Bent Metal Lightning Supermatic

Automatic entry is the headline, but this binding is built to be ridden hard, not babied. The Lightning Supermatic is an all mountain binding designed for riders who want fast, repeatable entry without stepping away from the support and control of a traditional setup. A medium stiff flex and stable platform make it well suited to intermediate and advanced riders running responsive boards and riding with intent, whether that means stacking laps, chasing terrain, or simply keeping things moving from top to bottom.

The Lightning Supermatic is built around Bent Metal’s Supermatic automatic system, allowing rear entry while retaining a traditional two strap interface for riding. A solid asymmetric highback provides lateral support for edge control, paired with a canted footbed and integrated heel shock pad to manage impact and reduce fatigue over variable terrain. An oversized UHMW slip plate creates a low friction surface for entry and exit, while the Auto Chassis and offset multi disk support a wide range of boot shapes and stance adjustments. Forward lean is adjusted via the Revolutionary Cube, offering tool free changes in fixed increments with urethane dampening built into the system.

Need help choosing the right binding? Check out our snowboard binding guide for a clear breakdown of fit, flex and riding style.

Key Features

• Rider Ability: Intermediate to advanced
• Riding Style / Application: All-mountain
• Flex: Medium stiff (8/10)
• Entry System: Automatic entry with dual-entry capability (Supermatic)

Tech Features

• Supermatic Automatic System: Rear-entry automatic highback and strap closure, with a release lever for fast exit.
• Dual-Entry Function: Rides like a traditional two-strap binding and can be used conventionally when conditions require it.
• Auto Chassis: Purpose-built chassis to support Supermatic entry and exit while maintaining a stable riding platform.
• Off-Set Multi-Disk: Compatible with 4x4, 4x2, and M6 Channel mounting patterns, with offset holes for additional stance and toe-heel adjustability.
• Slip Plate: Extra-large UHMW slip plate creates a low-friction surface for smooth entry and exit while helping shed snow.
• Heel Roller: Assists boot movement during entry and exit for more consistent engagement.
• Heel Pedal Activation: Step down on the heel pedal to engage the system and flip the highback into riding position.
• Solid Power Highback: Asymmetric highback design providing support and leverage for edge control.
• Revolutionary Cube Forward Lean: Tool-free forward lean adjustment in 3° increments from 10° to 19°, with built-in urethane dampening.
• Dual Band Auto Ankle Strap: Two-band construction designed to balance support and comfort during riding.
• Flip Fit Toe Strap: Reversible toe strap orientation to better match different boot shapes and sizes.
• LSR 2.0 Buckles: Auto-locking buckles that hold strap tension securely and allow fast adjustments.
• Canted Footbed & Heel Shock Pad: 3° canted footbed paired with an integrated heel shock pad to manage impact and maintain balance.
• Boot Compatibility: Compatible with all standard snowboard boots within the stated size range. Not compatible with Step-On boots.

About Bent Metal Binding Works

Bent Metal Binding Works is a snowboard binding brand born out of Mervin Manufacturing, the company behind Lib Tech and GNU. Founded in the mid-2000s by engineers and lifelong snowboarders, Bent Metal was created with a singular focus on bindings as a performance-critical part of a snowboard setup, not an afterthought. Every product is designed and tested with real riding in mind, backed by decades of experience in snowboard manufacturing and culture.

Known for its no-nonsense approach, Bent Metal blends functional design with deep ties to core snowboarding through long-standing relationships with riders, artists, and Mervin’s competition heritage. The result is a binding line built to last, built to be ridden hard, and built by people who understand how snowboard equipment actually gets used on the hill.