Which pair of unions will suit my style? - Snowboarding Forum

aubzobot · 10-29-2011, 05:03 PM

Hi, Last february i started boarding and i just cheaped out on equipment but i went 3 times a week so I got okay-ish at boarding and this year I'm going to buy some good equipment. I want a pair of union binding and i was looking at the Contact Pro's because i ride park 70% of time, but I was wondering. Will they be good for jumps and If i want to do a couple of runs not in the park will they not preform well/hurt my legs and feet? I heard the highback could be a trouble spot for non-park runs. If you guys think they are gonna do this do you have another suggestion i.e the Atlas or the Forces. Thanks.

PS (I ride an 09 k2 anagram)

crazyface · 10-29-2011, 06:33 PM

The forces are a great 50/50 park allmountain binding. Can't say for any of teh others.

NWBoarder · 10-30-2011, 10:57 AM

I use my Flites for all mountain. I know they're supposed to be more of a park binding, but I like the light weight they have, and the board contact they have. I think any binding can be used for whatever. It's all about preference.

Phunky · 10-30-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by aubzobot

Hi, Last february i started boarding and i just cheaped out on equipment but i went 3 times a week so I got okay-ish at boarding and this year I'm going to buy some good equipment. I want a pair of union binding and i was looking at the Contact Pro's because i ride park 70% of time, but I was wondering. Will they be good for jumps and If i want to do a couple of runs not in the park will they not preform well/hurt my legs and feet? I heard the highback could be a trouble spot for non-park runs. If you guys think they are gonna do this do you have another suggestion i.e the Atlas or the Forces. Thanks.

PS (I ride an 09 k2 anagram)

I can ride my high backs on groomers no problem. I've seen no real problems with it. Granted i ride park most the time, but still like bangin out a few runs. In short, it shouldn't be to big of a problem.

10-29-2011, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
aubzobot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 151	Which pair of unions will suit my style? Hi, Last february i started boarding and i just cheaped out on equipment but i went 3 times a week so I got okay-ish at boarding and this year I'm going to buy some good equipment. I want a pair of union binding and i was looking at the Contact Pro's because i ride park 70% of time, but I was wondering. Will they be good for jumps and If i want to do a couple of runs not in the park will they not preform well/hurt my legs and feet? I heard the highback could be a trouble spot for non-park runs. If you guys think they are gonna do this do you have another suggestion i.e the Atlas or the Forces. Thanks. PS (I ride an 09 k2 anagram)

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10-29-2011, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
crazyface Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 648	The forces are a great 50/50 park allmountain binding. Can't say for any of teh others.