K2 Highback/Heelcup? - Snowboarding Forum

gauntlet09 · 03-21-2011, 03:38 PM

On many models of K2 bindings (auto, formula etc...) it seems like a greater area of the highback is in contact with the heelcup compared with other bindings where only the small (inch or so wide) forward lean adjustment piece is in contact with the heelcup (when using forward lean). Logic tells me this would allow for better energy transfer from the highback into the heelcup/rest of the binding, but maybe I don't have a clue what I'm talking about

Just an observation I've been curious about. Can anyone speak to this?

Qball · 03-21-2011, 03:45 PM

I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but I love my formulas. i don't know why they don't get more love around here.

ryannorthcott · 03-21-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Qball

I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but I love my formulas. i don't know why they don't get more love around here.

i'll second that

BurtonAvenger · 03-21-2011, 04:20 PM

There's a reason I've been riding K2 bindings for the last 5 years.

SimonB · 03-21-2011, 07:27 PM

Looks like it could make a difference, but how do you adjust forward lean with those?

Qball · 03-21-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Looks like it could make a difference, but how do you adjust forward lean with those?

The little tooless tabs/screws right above the ankle strap screws.

gauntlet09 · 03-21-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Looks like it could make a difference, but how do you adjust forward lean with those?

This video almost, kind of explains it (0:42). I believe it is the '09/'10 model.

03-21-2011, 03:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
gauntlet09 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 145	K2 Highback/Heelcup? On many models of K2 bindings (auto, formula etc...) it seems like a greater area of the highback is in contact with the heelcup compared with other bindings where only the small (inch or so wide) forward lean adjustment piece is in contact with the heelcup (when using forward lean). Logic tells me this would allow for better energy transfer from the highback into the heelcup/rest of the binding, but maybe I don't have a clue what I'm talking about Just an observation I've been curious about. Can anyone speak to this? Last edited by gauntlet09; 03-21-2011 at 03:42 PM.

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BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,058	There's a reason I've been riding K2 bindings for the last 5 years. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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03-21-2011, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Qball Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Posts: 1,273	I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes but I love my formulas. i don't know why they don't get more love around here.

03-21-2011, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
SimonB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 326	Looks like it could make a difference, but how do you adjust forward lean with those?