Buying bindings of the same brand as the board? - Snowboarding Forum

monkeyrpn · 01-07-2011, 03:25 PM

Is it preferable to buy bindings of the same brand as the board? Does it matter?

**Donutz** · 01-07-2011, 03:41 PM

Look at some of the pictures in Snowboard Equipment -> Boards -> Show off your setup that you're using for the 10/11 season.

You'll see that very few people bother to match brands. A lot don't even worry about colours. The important thing is to have your boots (or one of them anyway) with you when buying bindings, if you're at all unsure.

jgsqueak · 01-07-2011, 03:42 PM

It is the only way that the board will slide down the hill...seriously though, anything works on anything other than proprietary systems. If you don't know what those are, you will know it when you see one. The most common one is Burton's Channel system. Many companies make conversion discs to be compatible with Burton's system though.

JoeR · 01-07-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeyrpn

Is it preferable to buy bindings of the same brand as the board? Does it matter?

It doesn't matter, and it's often not even possible. Some board companies, including some beloved on this forum (e.g., Never Summer) don't make bindings. Some binding companies (e.g, Union) don't make boards. These companies would have few customers if matching actually conferred a tangible benefit.

Sometimes it can be to your advantage, in terms of ensuring a good fit, to match bindings and boots from the same manufacturer. But that certainly isn't necessary either, since you can simply try out combinations until you find a good one.

SAddiction · 01-07-2011, 05:31 PM

Though if ou purchase a Burton board with the EST system, I would highly recommend getting a set of EST bindings. The channel system is ridiculously easy and convenient.

skipmann · 01-07-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SAddiction

Though if ou purchase a Burton board with the EST system, I would highly recommend getting a set of EST bindings. The channel system is ridiculously easy and convenient.

Have to agree with this completely...the EST system is awesome.

DC5R · 01-08-2011, 10:18 AM

The only time it matters to get board and bindings from the same company is when there is a proprietary system in play. Otherwise, get whatever boarnd and bindings you feel most comfortable with.

monkeyrpn · 01-08-2011, 05:46 PM

I see~~ Thanks for all the advice.
The reason I asked was I bought a Ride Canvas board. And I was going to buy the Ride VXN bindings (the 2011 royal blue ones) to go with it.
But I've been strapped for cash lately after Xmas... So I started looking at other cheaper alternatives.
Are Raiden Tigre bindings any good?
This older model (I think 2009) is on sale for only $75.

casper3043 · 01-09-2011, 02:09 AM

i have a capita and union bindings...like PB&J

i knew this setup would be ideal for a park combo and no issues with hardware. i'm sure union bindings were made with capita boards in mind primarily.

TLN · 01-09-2011, 11:31 AM

I ride my Never Summer in Salomon boots via Ride binders.
It was a Dynastar board, Atomic binding and Dee Luxe boots.
Just get what suit your needs best.

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Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,674 Blog Entries: 176	Look at some of the pictures in Snowboard Equipment -> Boards -> Show off your setup that you're using for the 10/11 season. You'll see that very few people bother to match brands. A lot don't even worry about colours. The important thing is to have your boots (or one of them anyway) with you when buying bindings, if you're at all unsure. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

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01-07-2011, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
jgsqueak Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 288	It is the only way that the board will slide down the hill...seriously though, anything works on anything other than proprietary systems. If you don't know what those are, you will know it when you see one. The most common one is Burton's Channel system. Many companies make conversion discs to be compatible with Burton's system though.

01-08-2011, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	The only time it matters to get board and bindings from the same company is when there is a proprietary system in play. Otherwise, get whatever boarnd and bindings you feel most comfortable with.

01-08-2011, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
monkeyrpn Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 25	I see~~ Thanks for all the advice. The reason I asked was I bought a Ride Canvas board. And I was going to buy the Ride VXN bindings (the 2011 royal blue ones) to go with it. But I've been strapped for cash lately after Xmas... So I started looking at other cheaper alternatives. Are Raiden Tigre bindings any good? This older model (I think 2009) is on sale for only $75.

01-09-2011, 02:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
casper3043 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 133	i have a capita and union bindings...like PB&J i knew this setup would be ideal for a park combo and no issues with hardware. i'm sure union bindings were made with capita boards in mind primarily.

01-09-2011, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
TLN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kazachstan Posts: 255	I ride my Never Summer in Salomon boots via Ride binders. It was a Dynastar board, Atomic binding and Dee Luxe boots. Just get what suit your needs best.