11.5 and Medium size binding - Snowboarding Forum

wackyracer · 01-07-2011, 06:15 PM

Hi Guys,

I am new here on this forum, and want to start with my first thread. I'm a little bit confused

, got the Cartel EST bindings (2010), my boots are 11.5 US, nitro barrage, the boots fits. Because burton's size chart says the M's are up to 11, i searched the internet, and everyone suggests the L sized binding with 11.5. I must say that my boots have a tight heel, fits in heelcup, and is not moving. So i think it will be ok.

Nevertheless, my question is, do i still wanna try the L's? What will be the difference? More space in the heel cup? Big difference in gaspedal?

grtz,
Joshua

Extremo · 01-07-2011, 06:17 PM

How much toe over hang do you have? Your boot should be centered over the board with equal heel and toe overhang.

wackyracer · 01-07-2011, 06:29 PM

0,5" (1,5 cm max) toe and heel, centered my binding. Must say my boots got sharp bevels at the toe and heel, have to test if i get some toe drag.

Large will reduce overhang?

Grtz

EagleTalons · 01-07-2011, 08:29 PM

No, large will give you foot more centering.

**Donutz** · 01-07-2011, 08:33 PM

Biggest problem I've noticed with a binding that's too small is problems strapping in. The straps have to be on the biggest detent and there's very little extra strap to guide into the buckle. No biggie when you're sitting in the shop, but when you're on the slopes with gloves on and snow under your boot, it's a bit of a struggle.

I'd go back for the L's.

ev13wt · 01-09-2011, 02:21 PM

Large mean larger leverage, thus easier riding. My older cartel m went to 9.5 and I could compare to my brothers l. The l is much better.

wackyracer · 01-09-2011, 02:37 PM

K, so for instance a Burton Ruler or Moto w/e with shrinkage tech will, say 11/11.5, footsprint one size smaller will also still be better in L?

Thx for all your replies btw.

bmoney · 01-10-2011, 10:46 AM

i have cartles, and would prefer a Medium...but have a large...if your interested in trading

01-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
wackyracer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	11.5 and Medium size binding Hi Guys, I am new here on this forum, and want to start with my first thread. I'm a little bit confused , got the Cartel EST bindings (2010), my boots are 11.5 US, nitro barrage, the boots fits. Because burton's size chart says the M's are up to 11, i searched the internet, and everyone suggests the L sized binding with 11.5. I must say that my boots have a tight heel, fits in heelcup, and is not moving. So i think it will be ok. Nevertheless, my question is, do i still wanna try the L's? What will be the difference? More space in the heel cup? Big difference in gaspedal? grtz, Joshua

01-07-2011, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
EagleTalons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Eastern Montana Posts: 188	No, large will give you foot more centering. __________________

01-07-2011, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,669 Blog Entries: 176	Biggest problem I've noticed with a binding that's too small is problems strapping in. The straps have to be on the biggest detent and there's very little extra strap to guide into the buckle. No biggie when you're sitting in the shop, but when you're on the slopes with gloves on and snow under your boot, it's a bit of a struggle. I'd go back for the L's. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

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01-07-2011, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	How much toe over hang do you have? Your boot should be centered over the board with equal heel and toe overhang.

01-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
wackyracer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	0,5" (1,5 cm max) toe and heel, centered my binding. Must say my boots got sharp bevels at the toe and heel, have to test if i get some toe drag. Large will reduce overhang? Grtz

01-09-2011, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
ev13wt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 446	Large mean larger leverage, thus easier riding. My older cartel m went to 9.5 and I could compare to my brothers l. The l is much better.

01-09-2011, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
wackyracer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	K, so for instance a Burton Ruler or Moto w/e with shrinkage tech will, say 11/11.5, footsprint one size smaller will also still be better in L? Thx for all your replies btw.

01-10-2011, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
bmoney Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 71	i have cartles, and would prefer a Medium...but have a large...if your interested in trading