Union force? Rome 390? of winged highback bindings? - Snowboarding Forum

parkit... · 07-16-2010, 05:18 PM

Okay so I did some research and narrowed down my search to two bindings. The force and the Rome 390, but then after some more looking around I saw something different in the design of a few bindings. Particularly the burton infidel and the technine team bradshaw. Big up's to Chris Bradshaw, I see him all the time at big bear and I noticed he had that winged hi-back on his technine's but I thought it was something he costumized cuz i never seen it before. So i was wondering if anyone has any experience, inputs or thoughts about those winged hi-backs. Any advice please.

DC5R · 07-16-2010, 11:01 PM

What kind of riding do you mainly do? I'm gonna assume park. If so, IMO, 390's over Forces. If you freeride more, then reverse what I just said.

Alkasquawlik · 07-19-2010, 09:26 AM

The winged highbacks are a total gimmick IMO. They were popular during the 90s and faded out, and are now back on T9 and the Infidels. They are supposed to help you press easier, but in reality it's more of a fashion thing than anything. People were able to press just as easily when they didn't have the wings, and the fact that the wings are on the outside, rather than the inside helps fuel the thought process that it is just a fashion thing.

Think about it, when you press, you pull up on the opposite leg, so the wings should be on the inside as they can give better leverage there, rather than the outside. Some people like them, some people don't. It's your call on whether you want to use them, but IMO they don't really add much to your riding.

I have Forces and love them. Best bindings I've ridden, and they hold up to abuse really really well. I've never ridden the 390s, but have heard nothing but good things about them. You can't go wrong with either binding.

parkit... · 07-19-2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks A Whole Lot

luke89 · 07-20-2010, 06:30 PM

I just got some forces not too long ago and havent had a chance to ride them but I got them set up and everything (they sent the wrong length bolt and at first i was upset but they sent 2 new sets for free to make up for it and they are set up fine and I couldnt be hapier) but they seem nice and so far I am happy with them. Sorry I cant say more about them but I figure I can at least offer some input even if it is only from setting them up etc.

liam o'neil · 10-07-2010, 09:22 PM

yo i have a pair of green infidels size medium if you want to buy them

woodhomie1996 · 10-08-2010, 01:46 PM

Back in 2000 I went up to the US Open and say a couple guys rigged some wings. The following year Burton put a wing on it didn't catch on. A buddy had them and said he felt no significant difference.

mikemounlio · 10-08-2010, 02:07 PM

i have not tried the winged either but i can see how they could help if the wing was on the inside. I would like to see more people that have used them to give a word or two.

07-16-2010, 05:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
parkit... Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 19	Union force? Rome 390? of winged highback bindings? Okay so I did some research and narrowed down my search to two bindings. The force and the Rome 390, but then after some more looking around I saw something different in the design of a few bindings. Particularly the burton infidel and the technine team bradshaw. Big up's to Chris Bradshaw, I see him all the time at big bear and I noticed he had that winged hi-back on his technine's but I thought it was something he costumized cuz i never seen it before. So i was wondering if anyone has any experience, inputs or thoughts about those winged hi-backs. Any advice please. Last edited by parkit...; 07-17-2010 at 05:59 AM. Reason: misspell

10-07-2010, 09:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
liam o'neil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13	infidels yo i have a pair of green infidels size medium if you want to buy them

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mikemounlio Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 113	i have not tried the winged either but i can see how they could help if the wing was on the inside. I would like to see more people that have used them to give a word or two. __________________ my toys Elan Inverse board Bent Metal bindings Burton boots 2007 CBR600RR (custom green and flat black everything) 1991 Ford Festiva 350$ (runs like a champ) Seebring drop top (wifes car)

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07-16-2010, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	What kind of riding do you mainly do? I'm gonna assume park. If so, IMO, 390's over Forces. If you freeride more, then reverse what I just said.

07-19-2010, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Alkasquawlik Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: la bella vita Posts: 212	The winged highbacks are a total gimmick IMO. They were popular during the 90s and faded out, and are now back on T9 and the Infidels. They are supposed to help you press easier, but in reality it's more of a fashion thing than anything. People were able to press just as easily when they didn't have the wings, and the fact that the wings are on the outside, rather than the inside helps fuel the thought process that it is just a fashion thing. Think about it, when you press, you pull up on the opposite leg, so the wings should be on the inside as they can give better leverage there, rather than the outside. Some people like them, some people don't. It's your call on whether you want to use them, but IMO they don't really add much to your riding. I have Forces and love them. Best bindings I've ridden, and they hold up to abuse really really well. I've never ridden the 390s, but have heard nothing but good things about them. You can't go wrong with either binding.

07-19-2010, 02:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
parkit... Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 19	Thanks A Whole Lot

07-20-2010, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
luke89 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 115	I just got some forces not too long ago and havent had a chance to ride them but I got them set up and everything (they sent the wrong length bolt and at first i was upset but they sent 2 new sets for free to make up for it and they are set up fine and I couldnt be hapier) but they seem nice and so far I am happy with them. Sorry I cant say more about them but I figure I can at least offer some input even if it is only from setting them up etc.

10-08-2010, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
woodhomie1996 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Shawnee, PA Posts: 307	Back in 2000 I went up to the US Open and say a couple guys rigged some wings. The following year Burton put a wing on it didn't catch on. A buddy had them and said he felt no significant difference.