Looking for a lightweight binding - Snowboarding Forum

Holmes · 11-29-2010, 09:47 AM

Hey guys. I need some help finding a good lightweight freestyle binding. I ride the 390's now and I love them but I'd like to look into a second pair that is lighter. I've had my eye on the Ride betas but I was interested in any other suggestions.

Thanks!

NWBoarder · 11-29-2010, 01:34 PM

Union Flites. I own a pair and they are light as fuck.

Nivek · 11-29-2010, 10:03 PM

I actually felt like Contact Pros were lighter than Flites...

brando-r32 · 11-29-2010, 11:27 PM

yeah i think the union contact pros and force mc's are some of the lightest on the market....but it cant be by more than a couple of .oz's

NWBoarder · 11-30-2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

I actually felt like Contact Pros were lighter than Flites...

I haven't picked up a pair of Contact Pros to know for sure, but I mean, the Flite is named that because, according to Union, they are "Fucking Lite". Looking at the Contact Pros though, if they're lighter it's due to slightly less material in the highback and heelcup. I don't think the OP can go wrong with either one though.

Nivek · 11-30-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by NWBoarder28

I haven't picked up a pair of Contact Pros to know for sure, but I mean, the Flite is named that because, according to Union, they are "Fucking Lite". Looking at the Contact Pros though, if they're lighter it's due to slightly less material in the highback and heelcup. I don't think the OP can go wrong with either one though.

Agreed. I have felt them side by side and the Pro's felt a little lighter. I have not ridden both though so I can not comment on the different feel. I did really like the pros though, favorite Union.

Holmes · 11-30-2010, 08:23 AM

Thanks for all the help guys! Any idea how the unions compare to the deltas, performance wise?

11-29-2010, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Holmes Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 73	Looking for a lightweight binding Hey guys. I need some help finding a good lightweight freestyle binding. I ride the 390's now and I love them but I'd like to look into a second pair that is lighter. I've had my eye on the Ride betas but I was interested in any other suggestions. Thanks!

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Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,371	I actually felt like Contact Pros were lighter than Flites... __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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11-29-2010, 11:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
brando-r32 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 21	yeah i think the union contact pros and force mc's are some of the lightest on the market....but it cant be by more than a couple of .oz's

11-30-2010, 08:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Holmes Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 73	Thanks for all the help guys! Any idea how the unions compare to the deltas, performance wise?