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#1 ·
I already have my NS Heritage 160 but I still don't have the new bindings for her. However I mounted my old Raiden Strike Bindings with my boots and I would like to hear your opinions If I Will have problems with toe/Heel drag or if with this amount of overhang I won't have problems. The stance I opened at maximum and the angles are 15/-15.
I sent some photos in order that you can see and give your opinion.
This bindings was just to check the overhang, I will buy new ones but still deciding if the Rome Targa or the Union Factory.
Best regards
 

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they look fine to me. be careful with the Targa bindings. not all boots fit them. if you can, take your boots to a local shop to see if they will fit in the bindings. other than that, they're nice bindings. i use them. i don't think you would have any trouble with the Union bindings though. what kind of boots do you have? and what size are they? i wear a size 11 US and thirtytwo, vans, and i think DC boots were too wide for my Targa bindings and i have the biggest sized Targa bindings that they make.
 
#6 ·
Thanks for your help, I have a pair of K2 Thraxis size 11.5 US I also have an old pair of Salomon Faction but my intention is to use the K2 Thraxis and they have a larger footprint than the salomon. That's the reason I was a little worried about the toe/heel drag I know that for the next time I buy new boots if I choose a model with a reduced footprint I won't have problems.
But regarding the bindings which one do you think will fit better on this board and boots, the Rome Targa 2014 or the Union Factory.
Wich one will elevate more my boots (thicker footbed/ramp angle)? I ask this because If I elevate my boots it will allow me more angle to carve.
Best regards
 
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i can't speak for the Union bindings because i've never used union bindings but the Targas sit fairly high up. when i first set up my bindings i had the discs set parallel to the screw holes on my board and my toes hung way too far off so i had to turn the discs perpendicular and set my bindings back towards the heel edge. easy fix. my toes or heels have never touched the ground while carving. i ride a Rome Anthem 163 so the Targa bindings would fit your board no problem. even though i never used Union bindings i don't see why they would be a problem either. just check the sizing specs for each of them to make sure you get the right size for you boot size. again though, i highly recommend you make sure your boots fit right in the targa and union factory bindings before you make any purchase. if you can't find a local shop that has them then i'd suggest buying them both online (at the same time) and then just return the ones you like the least.
 
#14 ·
I already have my Setup complete with the new bindings, I think the Overhang is less with this bindings due to the higher base plate. What do you think? Can I Carve without any problem in any condition?
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#15 ·
You're not gonna be going 90 degree angles with your board on a carve...if it doesn't touch the carpet when you lean your board to deep carving angles, it's not going to touch the snow on normal angles. Slight overhang is what you want. You're fine and I suspect over-thinking this a little.
 
#17 ·
I want to thank you all for your help. I was a little worried about the Heel/Toe drag but because I had problems in the past, but now I think I won't have problems with that.
However I am using a duck stance of 15º -15º and a maximum stance width of 25 inches. As I am 5'11'' is this stance width adequate to me or is it too much.
I choose this maximum width in order to avoid the narrower part of the board.
I would like to know your opinions regarding this stance width and this angles for a guy with my height.
Best regards
 
#20 ·
The size of The Union Bindings is L/XL.
Regarding the stance width I already try on the carpet, and did not feel anything strange or unconfortable, I think I will try this stance width on the slopes and test the setup.
The only disadvantage of a wide stance width will be the confort, will I feel anything strange when I performing groomed runs at HIgh speed?
Best regards
 
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