Hey all, its summer sale time, so I'm using this opportunity to pick up some new bindings and I'm considering the 2014 K2 Formula / IPO as they are both at a very reasonable price right now.
Although I haven't picked up a board yet, I'll be getting something that will be able to do a bit of everything, however, predominantly I'll be getting something that's just fun to throw around the mountain, popping off natural stuff, flatland butters, dip into some trees, you know the score.
Anyways, originally I was just looking at the Formulas (as they seem like the all-round best bet) but as you might imagine, seeing as the IPOs are only $10 more, I'm getting tempted... but what do you think? Are the IPOs strictly a freestyle binding, or are they suitable for most of things I wanna throw at them?
I saw some 'video' reviews (which I take with a grain of salt) and most of them talk about the comfort of the IPOs being a selling point (with the harshmellow in the ankle strap and footbed). Comfort is kind of a big deal to me, as my ankles are a bit shot (even though I'm sure the Formulas are plenty comfortable too).
Finally, has anyone had any trouble with K2 bindings this season? I might have heard that the ratchets are a bit sticky and tend to wear down the ladders. I had terrible luck with some Rome Mob Boss 2013's last season, heel straps snapping etc... I'm hoping to avoid similar problems.
Anyway, recommendations, suggestions are welcome...
Thanks for reading!
Although I haven't picked up a board yet, I'll be getting something that will be able to do a bit of everything, however, predominantly I'll be getting something that's just fun to throw around the mountain, popping off natural stuff, flatland butters, dip into some trees, you know the score.
Anyways, originally I was just looking at the Formulas (as they seem like the all-round best bet) but as you might imagine, seeing as the IPOs are only $10 more, I'm getting tempted... but what do you think? Are the IPOs strictly a freestyle binding, or are they suitable for most of things I wanna throw at them?
I saw some 'video' reviews (which I take with a grain of salt) and most of them talk about the comfort of the IPOs being a selling point (with the harshmellow in the ankle strap and footbed). Comfort is kind of a big deal to me, as my ankles are a bit shot (even though I'm sure the Formulas are plenty comfortable too).
Finally, has anyone had any trouble with K2 bindings this season? I might have heard that the ratchets are a bit sticky and tend to wear down the ladders. I had terrible luck with some Rome Mob Boss 2013's last season, heel straps snapping etc... I'm hoping to avoid similar problems.
Anyway, recommendations, suggestions are welcome...
Thanks for reading!