Bindings for a Beginner - Snowboarding Forum

Gershwizzle · 11-30-2010, 10:53 PM

Hey guys, I'm new to snowboarding and am really lost on picking a pair of bindings. I'm looking for a cheap pair of bindings, hopefully under $100 if that is manageable, that won't break on me for a while. I've only snowboarded once before so I won't be doing any hardcore riding very soon. My boots are size 10.5. Also, if I'm forgetting any important information, just lemme know and I'll post it up.

Thanks!

S.Midd.92 · 11-30-2010, 11:48 PM

Im kinda new too and from what my local shop told me is a good solid entry lvl bindin is the Ride EX and the Ride LX the EX runs 160 and the LX is 130 both at Northwest snowboards in Olympia Washington

Snowfox · 12-01-2010, 01:50 AM

I would pick the EX over the LX. The EX is a solid binding that doesn't seem to have many mechanical problems (I haven't had any or heard of any). The LX is a low budget solution and judging from the reviews it shows. I would shell out the extra cash for the EX, they won't let you down.

ev13wt · 12-01-2010, 03:48 AM

Pick a "brand name " over the cheapo no name ones. My girlfriend didn't know if she was gonna "stick with the sport", but one thing was for sure: The cheap "trans CU" bindings fell apart after about 20 runs. Kinda dangerous... I then gave her my old cartels, she loves them.

Xelorz · 12-01-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowfox

I would pick the EX over the LX. The EX is a solid binding that doesn't seem to have many mechanical problems (I haven't had any or heard of any). The LX is a low budget solution and judging from the reviews it shows. I would shell out the extra cash for the EX, they won't let you down.

^ I 100% agree. My buddies who work at shops only stock a few LXs and hardly push'em.

S.Midd.92 · 12-01-2010, 07:02 PM

Well he said cheap so thats y i said the LX i personally have the EX

11-30-2010, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gershwizzle Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 5	Bindings for a Beginner Hey guys, I'm new to snowboarding and am really lost on picking a pair of bindings. I'm looking for a cheap pair of bindings, hopefully under $100 if that is manageable, that won't break on me for a while. I've only snowboarded once before so I won't be doing any hardcore riding very soon. My boots are size 10.5. Also, if I'm forgetting any important information, just lemme know and I'll post it up. Thanks!

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11-30-2010, 11:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
S.Midd.92 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 57	Im kinda new too and from what my local shop told me is a good solid entry lvl bindin is the Ride EX and the Ride LX the EX runs 160 and the LX is 130 both at Northwest snowboards in Olympia Washington

12-01-2010, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Snowfox Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 877	I would pick the EX over the LX. The EX is a solid binding that doesn't seem to have many mechanical problems (I haven't had any or heard of any). The LX is a low budget solution and judging from the reviews it shows. I would shell out the extra cash for the EX, they won't let you down.

12-01-2010, 03:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
ev13wt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 446	Pick a "brand name " over the cheapo no name ones. My girlfriend didn't know if she was gonna "stick with the sport", but one thing was for sure: The cheap "trans CU" bindings fell apart after about 20 runs. Kinda dangerous... I then gave her my old cartels, she loves them.

12-01-2010, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
S.Midd.92 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Olympia Washington Posts: 57	Well he said cheap so thats y i said the LX i personally have the EX