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tAo77 · 10-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Hey I have the opportunity to but some 09/10 Cartels for a good price, $110. Freeride mostly, with a bit of self-injury in the park. Any opinions?

CalvaryCougar · 10-15-2010, 02:38 PM

pretty sure cartels arent that great for freeriding.... i dont own a pair but ive heard they are for park riding

boarder27 · 10-15-2010, 03:05 PM

I have an older pair of Cartels and I like them for freeriding. They are more of an all-mountain binding imo.

DrnknZag · 10-15-2010, 03:16 PM

I've had a pair for the previous two season and they're a great pair of all-mountain bindings, but not quite a freeride binding. I ride them all over the place, from peak to park. They're playful, but enough response to really nail a hard turn. After about 40 days they're about to explode though.

CalvaryCougar · 10-15-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by boarder27

I have an older pair of Cartels and I like them for freeriding. They are more of an all-mountain binding imo.

i would trust theses guys...i havent been on cartels

fostpaint · 10-15-2010, 03:39 PM

Cartels are still hands down my favorite do everything binding, with the rome 390 and Targas tying for a close second. responsive without feeling twitchy, cushy without feeling mushy. With the addition of the fullbed padding on the 2010 line, I think that'd got to be my favorite year (2011 changed to the old P1.1 highback, which I didn't like quite as much as the old cartel highback). They

DrnknZag · 10-15-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fostpaint

Cartels are still hands down my favorite do everything binding, with the rome 390 and Targas tying for a close second. responsive without feeling twitchy, cushy without feeling mushy. With the addition of the fullbed padding on the 2010 line, I think that'd got to be my favorite year (2011 changed to the old P1.1 highback, which I didn't like quite as much as the old cartel highback). They

How would you compare the Cartels to the Targas, especially the highbacks? I'm retiring my '08-'09 Cartels with a pair of 2011 Targas.

fostpaint · 10-15-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DrnknZag

How would you compare the Cartels to the Targas, especially the highbacks? I'm retiring my '08-'09 Cartels with a pair of 2011 Targas.

Flex wise I'd say the Targas are a tad stiffer but with less natural forward lean built in. I didn't notice a huge difference in response though. I like the adjustability of the Targas, and Rome's toe straps are best in the biz, imho. I felt like the 390s and Targas both were a little awkward to adjust the highback rotation on, and I believe both cap out at about 12 degrees. Not a huge deal, but a little weird. I haven't treid the new Rome cantbeds, but I'm really interested to try the new Targas and 390 bosses this year. I think the bosses in particular might knock my Cartels off their throne.

tAo77 · 10-16-2010, 11:53 AM

Thanks for all your input! Keeping everything in mind Ima buy them and give them a try!

avenged1985 · 10-17-2010, 01:43 PM

boss 390's replaced my cartels.

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tAo77 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN Posts: 61	To Cartel or not to Cartel Hey I have the opportunity to but some 09/10 Cartels for a good price, $110. Freeride mostly, with a bit of self-injury in the park. Any opinions? __________________ Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.

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tAo77 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN Posts: 61	Thanks for all your input! Keeping everything in mind Ima buy them and give them a try! __________________ Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.

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10-15-2010, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
CalvaryCougar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 240	pretty sure cartels arent that great for freeriding.... i dont own a pair but ive heard they are for park riding

10-15-2010, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
boarder27 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 70	I have an older pair of Cartels and I like them for freeriding. They are more of an all-mountain binding imo.

10-15-2010, 03:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 919	I've had a pair for the previous two season and they're a great pair of all-mountain bindings, but not quite a freeride binding. I ride them all over the place, from peak to park. They're playful, but enough response to really nail a hard turn. After about 40 days they're about to explode though.

10-15-2010, 03:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
fostpaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 210	Cartels are still hands down my favorite do everything binding, with the rome 390 and Targas tying for a close second. responsive without feeling twitchy, cushy without feeling mushy. With the addition of the fullbed padding on the 2010 line, I think that'd got to be my favorite year (2011 changed to the old P1.1 highback, which I didn't like quite as much as the old cartel highback). They

10-17-2010, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
avenged1985 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada Posts: 323	boss 390's replaced my cartels.