Need some freeride suggestions for my Slackcountry - Snowboarding Forum

DrnknZag · 10-26-2010, 04:15 PM

I currently have a pair of large Burton CO2s on my Slackcountry right now, but they don't quite fit too well with my minimal footprint boot (Burton SLX size 10). I'm looking for a pair of Ride CADs to replace the CO2s, but they're pretty hard to come by so I'm open to other suggestions. Would the Ride SPi perform well on the Slackcountry? I'd like to keep the price under $200 and an overall stiff binding comparable to the CO2....

Triple8Sol · 10-26-2010, 08:53 PM

SPi would be a great match for that board. Also the Rome Arsenal which can be had for cheap, even new. Oh and last year's Flux Super Diamond, almost same as this year's DMCC.

DrnknZag · 10-27-2010, 09:57 AM

I'm leaning towards the SPi right now. How does the SPi compare to the Rome Targa? I bought a set of new Targas for my NS SL, but might think of going with something different (Ride Alpha maybe).

Triple8Sol · 10-27-2010, 07:51 PM

I rocked Targas on my SL-R last yr, and it was an amazing combo. I'd want something stiffer for a freeride pow board...then again the Slackcountry is surprisingly softer than I expected, not really that stiff to be honest.

mdc · 10-28-2010, 11:49 AM

I ride K2 auto evers on my Slackcountry. Works great for me!

MDC

Leo · 10-28-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdc

I ride K2 auto evers on my Slackcountry. Works great for me!

MDC

I love K2 Auto Evers as well. However, the C02's are stiffer if memory server right.

DrnknZag · 10-28-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo

I love K2 Auto Evers as well. However, the C02's are stiffer if memory server right.

Yeah I am looking for something at least as stiff as the CO2s.

I'm pretty much narrowed it down to a pair of CAD or SPi bindings. The Flux ones are sweet, but tough to find at a good price.

Leo · 10-28-2010, 03:23 PM

CAD if you can find it. The SPI's are more than stiff enough. I love those bindings (2011)

Triple8Sol · 10-28-2010, 10:12 PM

If you can afford it, then CAD for sure. The adjustability is nice to have, and who cares about a few ounces on a pow setup.

DrnknZag · 10-30-2010, 05:46 PM

Craigslist FTW! Got a pair of brand new Ride CADs for $100!

10-26-2010, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 922	Need some freeride suggestions for my Slackcountry I currently have a pair of large Burton CO2s on my Slackcountry right now, but they don't quite fit too well with my minimal footprint boot (Burton SLX size 10). I'm looking for a pair of Ride CADs to replace the CO2s, but they're pretty hard to come by so I'm open to other suggestions. Would the Ride SPi perform well on the Slackcountry? I'd like to keep the price under $200 and an overall stiff binding comparable to the CO2....

10-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	SPi would be a great match for that board. Also the Rome Arsenal which can be had for cheap, even new. Oh and last year's Flux Super Diamond, almost same as this year's DMCC. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

10-27-2010, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	I rocked Targas on my SL-R last yr, and it was an amazing combo. I'd want something stiffer for a freeride pow board...then again the Slackcountry is surprisingly softer than I expected, not really that stiff to be honest. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

10-28-2010, 03:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	CAD if you can find it. The SPI's are more than stiff enough. I love those bindings (2011) __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

10-28-2010, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	If you can afford it, then CAD for sure. The adjustability is nice to have, and who cares about a few ounces on a pow setup. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

10-27-2010, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 922	I'm leaning towards the SPi right now. How does the SPi compare to the Rome Targa? I bought a set of new Targas for my NS SL, but might think of going with something different (Ride Alpha maybe).

10-28-2010, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
mdc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 325	I ride K2 auto evers on my Slackcountry. Works great for me! MDC

10-30-2010, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
DrnknZag Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 922	Craigslist FTW! Got a pair of brand new Ride CADs for $100!

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