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2011 Rome Targa or Union Force SL

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#1 ·
Hey guys,

I am looking for a new set of bindings since my 2006 cartels broke this year. I am riding a 2010 Rome Mod and am looking for an all mountain freestyle binding that will compliment my board well and will handle anything I throw at them. If you guys have any other opinions id love to hear them but as of right now I have it down to these two.

Thanks again for your help much appreciated
 
#3 · (Edited)
I have last years sl. Super lightweight and great responsiveness. I love them there simple and they do the job they need to do. They have enough adjustments to make a guy happy but not to many to piss him off. And I think mine are super comfy. Rome is the new thing it seems tho. So maybe you wanna jump on the bandwagon. Good luck
 
#5 ·
haha he says rome is "the new thing"

rome was the new thing about 4 years ago, lately its been all "yo, get unions, they're (the) shit" "my unions stand up to a mack truck" "my freestyle unions are perfect for that big mountain ish you want to ride, just get them"

wait a little bit longer and flux will be the new fad, except flux has been around a whilleeeee
 
#4 ·
Gotta love them targas

I have targas and love em. if your looking for a flexible and sturdy binding go with the targa, im a big guy and i was wary of breaking of em cause a throw a lot of force into my turns but they didn't warp or bend a bit.
 
#8 ·
If you scan through all the posts regarding 390s you'll actually notice that posts about how good these bindings are go years back before the first mention of Unions. These are just simply good bindings and thus they keep coming back as one of the top choices for people and not because it's a fad.
 
#10 ·
Went to a local shop to check them both out... notice that the rome 390s looked kinda bulky, maybe it was just because they had that david bowie cover thing on them (I believe 2010's). I see mixed impressions everywhere some people say the Unions are lighter but then I see posts that say 390's and Targas are among the lightest bindings.

I'm leaning towards the targa's a lot but was curious how people feel about the union (non rotating high back but the asymmetrical flexible on one side style high back)

Thanks so much guys
 
#13 · (Edited)
"If you want a board or binding that rips more for sometimes half the price buy Union and Capita! These bindings seem like the new Cartel for the industry. This year they have better ratchets and added EVA padding on the top of the base plate."

Because of this awesome review, I should go buy some?

1/2 the price? union and capita's pricing is inline with the industry. $370 for the jibstick horrorscope, $200 for basic force's that if they didn't say union on them, no one would pay them any attention.
 
#19 ·
Just read that this years SL have a stiffer highback than the standard force and than previous years. It will also have the base plate milled out (not sure if they had this last year as well).

Going to post my opinions when I see them in person should be next week. If anyone has seen the 2011 already (Targa's and SL's) Please post your feelings.

Thanks again guys
 
#20 ·
Personally prefer basic Forces to the Targas. Just as comfortable, they have the adjustments you need (without having too many things to adjust) and they're a touch cheaper. Solid bindings. Not that I have anything against the Targas.

Targas have the canted option which might be a deal maker for some.

Can't comment on the SL but they used to be softer than the Forces.
 
#25 ·
It depends on the boot with Union toe straps. Something like '09 Rulers? Yeah that is going to slip with everything except Ride and maybe Rome. But on something a little more boxy and solid in the toebox, the Union strap works great. On easyloungin.com there is a Union binding thread that I believe on the first page has pictures of how to and how not to use the Union toe strap. It supposed to sit a little different than most others. It more rides the tip instead of cupping the front. Just as comfortable in my experience.

I've had 3 pairs of Unions and never have had issues with slipping. I have availability to pretty much whatever toe straps I want but I don't feel the need to change.
 
#26 ·
so has anyone rode the 2011 Targa's. Im still trying to decide if i should get them or the boss for my evo-r. I know the evo is more a park board but i see myself using it all over. I want to see if the Targa's are any good for the park. I heard the boss stiffened up this year an can handle almost everything.
 
#28 ·
I am going through the same debate as everyone else here and am still undecided but I will tell you the following. Yesterday I was at the local board shop talking to the guy I have been buying from for 3 years and he told me that shops are increasingly refusing to stock Rome bindings because they are just a phase and made a good binding without pursuing their innovations further. I was reluctant at first but I contacted at least 8 shops in the NYC/NJ area and none had any Rome bindings in stock. :confused:

I was about to pull the trigger on the Targas but now am left undecided yet again.
 
#29 ·
Have you checked out the SF45's? The more I look into flux the more I'm thinking those are the winners for me. I'm going to be riding a 11 NS Heritage so they seem to match up with that board well. I've also heard they are pretty good all around. Supposed to be super comfortable bindings.
 
#37 ·
rome's seemed to change things up this year with Yes I Can't and the v-rod baseplate. i'm actually upset mine are holding up so well, because now i can't justify buying a new pair with the cant system
 
#38 ·
You shouldn't take the Force SL if you want a allmountain/freestyle binding, the SL is more a freeride focused binding. If you want Union you're better of with a normal Force or Contact. The Force is an all mountain biding and good for freestyling too, the Contact is more a freestyle binding.
 
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