Rome 390 Boss Vs Ride Spi - Snowboarding Forum

Lians60 · 03-06-2011, 11:23 AM

Hey all,

I was wondering which binding i should go for,
I plan on buy a 2012 NEVER SUMMER SL 155.
I am 170 5'10.
I ride 75% All mountain 25% park.

I know the SPI's are stiffer then the more playful 390's.
What are the pro's and con's for both bindings? T.I.A!

Snowfox · 03-06-2011, 04:51 PM

What sort of all mountain riding are you doing? All Mountain is a little vague...

Basically, what I would say is if you see yourself going balls to the wall charging down the mountain in most cases, you'll probably want to lean more towards the SPI. Otherwise, I think the Rome390 Boss will be better for an all-around performance (especially if you plan ongoing into the park).

I like Ride Bindings, but I think in this case the alternative makes more sense.

svwannabe · 03-06-2011, 05:18 PM

Im riding a SL with Ride SPI's and like it. Def a great setup for really bombing around the mountain. Very responsive

DC5R · 03-06-2011, 08:23 PM

You might want to consider some bindings in between the two you mentioned as the SPi's are consderably stiffer than the 390s. Have you thought of Rome Targas or Ride Delta Mvmts? Both these are stiffer than the 390s and softer than the SPi's and would allow you to move from moutain to park easily.

Bones · 03-06-2011, 09:08 PM

I've got a NS SL-R 161 with SPI's. I never go in the park, but like hard carves, glades and moguls. Personally, I like the instant response I get from the SPI's, particularly in moguls and tight trees. That said, if you're doing more than a random lap thru the park, you'll probably want something a bit flexier.

03-06-2011, 11:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lians60 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Rome 390 Boss Vs Ride Spi Hey all, I was wondering which binding i should go for, I plan on buy a 2012 NEVER SUMMER SL 155. I am 170 5'10. I ride 75% All mountain 25% park. I know the SPI's are stiffer then the more playful 390's. What are the pro's and con's for both bindings? T.I.A!

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03-06-2011, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snowfox Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 877	What sort of all mountain riding are you doing? All Mountain is a little vague... Basically, what I would say is if you see yourself going balls to the wall charging down the mountain in most cases, you'll probably want to lean more towards the SPI. Otherwise, I think the Rome390 Boss will be better for an all-around performance (especially if you plan ongoing into the park). I like Ride Bindings, but I think in this case the alternative makes more sense.

03-06-2011, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
svwannabe Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chester, Pa Posts: 62	Im riding a SL with Ride SPI's and like it. Def a great setup for really bombing around the mountain. Very responsive

03-06-2011, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	You might want to consider some bindings in between the two you mentioned as the SPi's are consderably stiffer than the 390s. Have you thought of Rome Targas or Ride Delta Mvmts? Both these are stiffer than the 390s and softer than the SPi's and would allow you to move from moutain to park easily.

03-06-2011, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bones Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 826	I've got a NS SL-R 161 with SPI's. I never go in the park, but like hard carves, glades and moguls. Personally, I like the instant response I get from the SPI's, particularly in moguls and tight trees. That said, if you're doing more than a random lap thru the park, you'll probably want something a bit flexier.