Hey guys, just bought a Burton Mr. Nice Guy 152 which has the Channel mounting system.
These are what I am looking at:
Bindings:
Burton Mission EST
Burton Cartel EST
Boots:
Burton Ambush
Burton Ruler
K2 Maysis
I am a comfortable double black rider and I am just getting into the park scene, which is why I bought a true twin board. What do you recommend for a decent all mountain rider but beginner freestyle rider?
Another quick unrelated question..I know Mr Nice Guy replaced Love only a couple years ago..how come it isn't on Burton's website? Has it been discontinued already?
Fyi- the channel does not restrict you to only est bindings. Most brands include or offer a channel mounting disc including the Burton reflex bindings. Buying nonest bindings will give you more options and versatility.
The reason you got a "great deal" on those bindings is because they're junk. If you were bound and determined to stick with Burton, you should've gotten some Cartels or Malavitas.
Just go to the store and look at them. They just feel cheap as shit. For not much more you can be in a pair of Cartels. They just seem like they were put out to hit a price point IMO.
In a similar way the fit and finish of a Toyota Yaris is of a much lower quality than a Lexus LS, however both of them will likely last 300+ thousand kms without major repairs.
Obviously the more expensive bindings are better built, smoother ratchets, more comfortable straps, stiffer, etc. But I think the cheap 'ole Custom will likely last just about as long as the rest of the Burton line-up.
That said, I tried Customs and couldn't ride them. I'm too used to driving Lexus'! :yahoo:
If that's the case I know exactly what you mean. Bought a used board with 2012 Customs on it. Took it for a cruise and just found they were too soft, ratchets too clunky, and straps too hurty! lol
But as for build quality, I think they'd be fine for a noob. Past a first setup though I'd go for something stiffer and more comfy.
Again, exactly that - no question that the lower end bindings have inferior appearance/tech/features/comfort (exception: 12-13 and 13-14 Missions which still have my favorite Burton highback), but there is nothing that leads me to believe that they are of inferior construction/production quality.
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