"go mow lawns" - Snowboarding Forum

Korey · 02-15-2010, 05:46 PM

I went to the shop today and asked for burton freestyle bindings and the guy said to go mow lawns and to save up instead of wasting my money on them... is he right or was he just being a cocky sob?

Miles_K · 02-15-2010, 05:49 PM

He's right.

gjsnowboarder · 02-15-2010, 05:52 PM

The freestyle binding is one of Burton's entry level bindings. That being said when I first start to board about 15 years ago that was my first binding and the footbed/baseplate/and hi-back are all still in riding condition. Had to get new straps after abouth 5 years.

However if you don't have the coin to drop on a better pair of bindings they are functional.

Deviant · 02-15-2010, 05:54 PM

Well, I think he's talking to a customer the wrong way that's for sure, but the Freestyles are a lower end binding. Judging by your riding level on the 360 vids I think you'd like a better binding, however the freestyles won't "hurt" your riding any, you'll just get more response from something else.

If you're looking to stay with Burton bindings, I suggest the Triads or the Cartels (just personal experience here)

tecknojoe · 02-15-2010, 05:59 PM

I had a pair for a couple seasons. you'll realize after a while why they are the cheapest in the burton line. just not the best quality materials IMO. But dude above is right, they are "functional"

BurtonAvenger · 02-15-2010, 07:49 PM

Damn that guy used a line right out of my book.

legallyillegal · 02-15-2010, 10:38 PM

the freestyle is last years custom with a better toe strap

02-15-2010, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Korey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 57	"go mow lawns" I went to the shop today and asked for burton freestyle bindings and the guy said to go mow lawns and to save up instead of wasting my money on them... is he right or was he just being a cocky sob?

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BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,023	Damn that guy used a line right out of my book. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	the freestyle is last years custom with a better toe strap __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

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02-15-2010, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Miles_K Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 210	He's right.

02-15-2010, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
gjsnowboarder Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 539	The freestyle binding is one of Burton's entry level bindings. That being said when I first start to board about 15 years ago that was my first binding and the footbed/baseplate/and hi-back are all still in riding condition. Had to get new straps after abouth 5 years. However if you don't have the coin to drop on a better pair of bindings they are functional.

02-15-2010, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deviant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,657	Well, I think he's talking to a customer the wrong way that's for sure, but the Freestyles are a lower end binding. Judging by your riding level on the 360 vids I think you'd like a better binding, however the freestyles won't "hurt" your riding any, you'll just get more response from something else. If you're looking to stay with Burton bindings, I suggest the Triads or the Cartels (just personal experience here)

02-15-2010, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
tecknojoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CO Posts: 102	I had a pair for a couple seasons. you'll realize after a while why they are the cheapest in the burton line. just not the best quality materials IMO. But dude above is right, they are "functional"