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latest kickstart find: the quick stance

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#7 ·
Did anyone see this at the bottom of their Kickstarter?

Threats
The greatest threat to our product is the potential for knock offs or the introduction of an inferior product that has a greater promotional budget. The greatest danger for this lies with the Burton Corporation. We intend to mitigate or nullify this by:
Rapid market penetration and recognition through product placement and social media. Van Bregmann has a social media guru for the on line promotion and search placement for the Quick Stance. Our target audience communicates via social media.
Secondly, we will initiate multiple licensing agreements with smaller board manufactures so they can sell a board package that offers their unique design with the latest in binding technology.
Thirdly, we will pursue copyright and patent infringements aggressively.


They're basically saying that any money they get is going to be thrown at legal fees. This is just pissing money away.
 
#9 ·
Once again, not being a park rider. Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't understand how this helps to learn tricks or new tricks?

The ONLY statement from the video that did make sense to me, was the rentals. I could see how this might be advantageous for a resorts rental dept. If it worked, I could see it speeding up the process. Other than that,...? :dunno:

Btw, anybody else wonder how easy it would be for that to system to unlock and swivel at an inopportune time?
 
#11 ·
I Don't dis-like the idea... Not that I change my stance every run, but I would experiment more for sure. I could agree that changing the angle depending on changing conditions sounds interesting.
And a higher stance on the board *should* mean tighter carves? What do you think?

Hmm Ghostery works well here... :) No banners or Ad-sense. Yes.
 
#12 ·
I think Kickstarter in general is pretty retarded. It's an excuse for people to get money without having to do PROPER planning like a traditional lender would want to see.

I should start a kickstarter for my wifes painting business. Then I'll buy a new house and fuck off with all your money!!! :yahoo:
 
#16 ·
Looks crazy bulky and definitely creates too much separation between board and binding. I'm just not seeing the need for something like this. Once you get your bindings dialed in, how much are you really adjusting them? I know my preferred angles and width, so mounting bindings on a board just takes me a couple of minutes and I'm off.
 
#20 ·
Hmmm... no complete dislike cos I'd welcome a new binding mount system to enable easier/faster stance width and angle adjustment. I actually would change my angles (pow/groomer) if it would be easier. Having the same angles for both is a compromise. Tho the presented system isn't the solution.
Binding mount hasn't changed the last 20y... isn't it about time for some new ideas? Really liked the channel system of Burton... Hope for this to come with other brands.
 
#29 ·
Don't these already exist...???

I am pretty sure that these are on pretty much most hire stuff out here in Norway, meaning they already exist, and are sold...

On the flip side, i would not want one of them to break on me while tanking it down a black run... With no way to stop except on my face or arse with serious risk of injury...!!!

The hire ones i have seen are a locking lever, so i guess slightly different, and this looks like is is a bearing plate with a locking device, a lot to break that is always under pressure and lots of impacts...

Mmmmmm i'll give these a miss... Haha
 
#39 ·
Ok so a few years back i bought a pair of Salomon bindings with what they call "Speedfit" adjustments. The straps sucked for comfort, but it had an angle adjustment feature that could almost be done without even taking your gloves off (much easier without gloves). 5 seconds tops.

Used Salomon Speedfit Snowboard Bindings

flip that lever out at the base (one on each side), and turn the binding to whatever angle you want, then lock them back in. Never came undone unintentionally. Ever.

What is wrong with that system? I dont see it on other brands, or even on their newer bindings...
 
#41 ·
I can see how it makes sense for the rental/snowboard school market. I just don't see too much of a demand for a strapped on quick adjust . Out of all the years I've had a channel board I've had I've only changed angles twice maybe 3 times on the hill and that includes the stance adjust for extra setback. The thing will help a beginner dial in his/her stance using trial and error with little fuss, but the whole thing seems counter intuitive on that play as i think as a beginner learning a board sport you need some consistency, a small change tweaks the whole dynamic.
 
#47 ·
BA's article is spot on, :eusa_clap: and they are gonna sue but already lost against burton...??? That cracks me up...

On a different note... But the same kickstarter shit that we see...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070983896/the-stupendous-splendiferous-butterup

I did just order this... ;) I love my butter from the fridge, so i think this will be very useful... Haha Certainly much more useful than the binding crap... ;)
 
#48 ·
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070983896/the-stupendous-splendiferous-butterup

I did just order this... ;) I love my butter from the fridge, so i think this will be very useful... Haha Certainly much more useful than the binding crap... ;)
I actually like that idea! I'm with you, I prefer to keep the butter in the fridge. But, I Hate ripping up my toast with hard butter! And tubs of whipped stuff? That's a rip off! Same price less product. And in the summers 'round here? Leaving it out only results in puddles of butter in the dish. Hope they get funded. :thumbsup:
 
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