Union 2012 vs. Rome 2012 - Snowboarding Forum

BigO5659 · 04-04-2011, 08:14 PM

Anyone get to demo these two brands yet for 2012? Anyone know the MSRP's of the models? Looking into Targas, 390's (boss or not idk if I really need the canting), Union Atlas '12 and Contact Pro '12. Any info on any of these models is much appreciated!

5'7
195 lbs
size 10 boot
'12 Bataleon ET 157

Sticking to groomers and going to start learning park next season.

Nivek · 04-04-2011, 08:50 PM

Rome>Union.

Unions new toe strap is terrible. The new one on the Targas is better than this years.

BigO5659 · 04-04-2011, 08:54 PM

how bout Flux? I like the Rk30 and TT30.

eastCOASTkills · 04-04-2011, 10:31 PM

Rome makes awesome bindings. I'd go with 390 Bosses. you wont be disappointed.

rgrwilco · 04-04-2011, 11:41 PM

After this season of trying basically all the major binding companies, i will address the three mentioned so far in this thread.

Rome: super comfortable, but i feel like im riding up on risers for some reason. cant options are nice.

Union: i have decided i cannot physically ride unions. their straps cause some terrible foot pain for me.

Flux: super comfortable and solid binding. best toe strap i have encountered and no pressure points.

BigO5659 · 04-04-2011, 11:47 PM

I just don't like my gut feeling about Union's. They seem to be very well made as far as quality goes but between the sizing problems that I may encounter with my boot size depending on the brand I buy, and the comfort of the other 2 bindings, I think I am going to focus on Rome and Flux. Models I have decided on are Targas, 390's, DS30's (2012 green/purple/yellow looks SICK), and TT30's. Hoping to hear some in depth reviews on the Flux bindings as there are lots on the Rome's.

Nivek · 04-04-2011, 11:57 PM

DS30's are not a good replacement for the DS45's. They felt softer. More like what I though the RK's would feel like. They matched up well on a 147 Kink.

Honestly my favorite bindings for 2012 are Raiden Zeros. I liked Flux, but none of them had the level of dampening I want. Nothing more than base and some EVA. Ride doesn't make Nitranes the same anymore. Flow, same as Flux. The Raidens were as comfy as Flux and Rome (not as comfy as Flow, but nothing would be) but provided the dampening I want. Them Airbags are money.

BigO5659 · 04-05-2011, 12:07 AM

In your opinion would a softer or stiffer binding be better for an intermediate-expert groomer rider looking to get into park? The TT30 seems more stiff than the DS30 according to tech specs. Better for the ET? Keep in mind I am also fairly heavy being 195 lbs

BurtonAvenger · 04-05-2011, 12:10 AM

Well made and Union should never be in the same sentence.

Nivek · 04-05-2011, 12:12 AM

Well, you would probably like Zeros on that.

For Flux 2012 try some DMCC Lights.

04-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigO5659 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 41	Union 2012 vs. Rome 2012 Anyone get to demo these two brands yet for 2012? Anyone know the MSRP's of the models? Looking into Targas, 390's (boss or not idk if I really need the canting), Union Atlas '12 and Contact Pro '12. Any info on any of these models is much appreciated! 5'7 195 lbs size 10 boot '12 Bataleon ET 157 Sticking to groomers and going to start learning park next season.

04-04-2011, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	Rome>Union. Unions new toe strap is terrible. The new one on the Targas is better than this years. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

04-04-2011, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	DS30's are not a good replacement for the DS45's. They felt softer. More like what I though the RK's would feel like. They matched up well on a 147 Kink. Honestly my favorite bindings for 2012 are Raiden Zeros. I liked Flux, but none of them had the level of dampening I want. Nothing more than base and some EVA. Ride doesn't make Nitranes the same anymore. Flow, same as Flux. The Raidens were as comfy as Flux and Rome (not as comfy as Flow, but nothing would be) but provided the dampening I want. Them Airbags are money. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Last edited by Nivek; 04-05-2011 at 12:05 AM.

04-05-2011, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,058	Well made and Union should never be in the same sentence. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

04-05-2011, 12:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	Well, you would probably like Zeros on that. For Flux 2012 try some DMCC Lights. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

04-04-2011, 08:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
BigO5659 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 41	how bout Flux? I like the Rk30 and TT30.

04-04-2011, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
eastCOASTkills Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 393	Rome makes awesome bindings. I'd go with 390 Bosses. you wont be disappointed.

04-04-2011, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
rgrwilco Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly, south jersey Posts: 1,112	After this season of trying basically all the major binding companies, i will address the three mentioned so far in this thread. Rome: super comfortable, but i feel like im riding up on risers for some reason. cant options are nice. Union: i have decided i cannot physically ride unions. their straps cause some terrible foot pain for me. Flux: super comfortable and solid binding. best toe strap i have encountered and no pressure points.

04-04-2011, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
BigO5659 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 41	I just don't like my gut feeling about Union's. They seem to be very well made as far as quality goes but between the sizing problems that I may encounter with my boot size depending on the brand I buy, and the comfort of the other 2 bindings, I think I am going to focus on Rome and Flux. Models I have decided on are Targas, 390's, DS30's (2012 green/purple/yellow looks SICK), and TT30's. Hoping to hear some in depth reviews on the Flux bindings as there are lots on the Rome's.

04-05-2011, 12:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
BigO5659 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 41	In your opinion would a softer or stiffer binding be better for an intermediate-expert groomer rider looking to get into park? The TT30 seems more stiff than the DS30 according to tech specs. Better for the ET? Keep in mind I am also fairly heavy being 195 lbs

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