bindings for ride highlife - Snowboarding Forum

Justin · 11-20-2011, 09:27 PM

hey just picked up a 2011 highlife and wondering what bindings i should get. size 14 feet, will be using it as a powder/freeride board. kinda thinking some nxt-ats, also looked at k2 companies but i don't know much, basically if im not getting flows i want something with canting. thanks in advance.

Leo · 11-21-2011, 10:25 AM

The NXT-FSE is a better match for the HighLife. More responsive than the AT/SE.

Flow NXT-FSE Snowboard Bindings 2012

El Hefe are an excellent match as well.

Ride El Hefe Snowboard Bindings 2012

Maestro is another solid choice. Not as stiff as the Hefe (overall), but still responsive.

Ride Maestro Snowboard Bindings 2012

Rome Targas are sick too if you can find them right now.

Justin · 11-21-2011, 10:33 AM

thanks for the suggestions leo, i found a pair of last years frx for a good price, what about the m11?

i will look into the ride bindings. i have an old pair of ex's that fit well so i will definitally consider those.

Leo · 11-21-2011, 10:35 AM

The M11 are too soft for the HighLife IMO. You want to find at least mid-stiff bindings for a good match since the HighLife is a stiff board.

Justin · 11-21-2011, 10:38 AM

ok, thanks

Justin · 11-21-2011, 06:03 PM

according to rome the arsenals are stiffer would they be better than targas?
also why maestro and not the nxt-at? are the nxts not very stiff?

Nivek · 11-21-2011, 07:20 PM

He said NXT-FSE's. That's basically a stiffer AT.

I put Capo's on it when I demoed it. Got the job done just fine and matched well.

Targas are just a better binding than Arsenal's in general. Softer maybe, but I would argue more responsive.

Also check out K2 Evers.

Justin · 11-21-2011, 07:30 PM

lol im an idiot. ok i will check those out later tonight. thanks.

dreampow · 11-21-2011, 07:54 PM

I have burton cartels on my 11 highlife. They get the job done and feel responsive enough for me and I do some pretty tight runs through the trees. They also have cant this year.

The capo, maestro and El heffe look sweet too or the flows if you prefer that.
Just wanted to add another option.
I may have gone with the maestro as they look just right, but the cartels were on sale and in my size which is rare in Japan.

Justin · 11-21-2011, 10:54 PM

dahhh, you just had to recommend a cheaper binding. i can afford whatever binding is best but it can be hard not to take a good deal.

11-20-2011, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	bindings for ride highlife hey just picked up a 2011 highlife and wondering what bindings i should get. size 14 feet, will be using it as a powder/freeride board. kinda thinking some nxt-ats, also looked at k2 companies but i don't know much, basically if im not getting flows i want something with canting. thanks in advance.

11-21-2011, 10:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	The NXT-FSE is a better match for the HighLife. More responsive than the AT/SE. Flow NXT-FSE Snowboard Bindings 2012 El Hefe are an excellent match as well. Ride El Hefe Snowboard Bindings 2012 Maestro is another solid choice. Not as stiff as the Hefe (overall), but still responsive. Ride Maestro Snowboard Bindings 2012 Rome Targas are sick too if you can find them right now. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

11-21-2011, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 6,212	The M11 are too soft for the HighLife IMO. You want to find at least mid-stiff bindings for a good match since the HighLife is a stiff board. __________________ www.aGNARchy.com Reviews and David Z's rants

11-21-2011, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,417	He said NXT-FSE's. That's basically a stiffer AT. I put Capo's on it when I demoed it. Got the job done just fine and matched well. Targas are just a better binding than Arsenal's in general. Softer maybe, but I would argue more responsive. Also check out K2 Evers. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks. Buy my stuff 2014 Flow Rush LTD 153 $200 2014 Flow Fuse SE Med $100 2012 Trek Remedy Carbon 9.8 $3500 http://rockies.craigslist.org/bik/3766331309.html Last edited by Nivek; 11-21-2011 at 07:33 PM.

11-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
dreampow Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kyoto Japan Posts: 1,056	I have burton cartels on my 11 highlife. They get the job done and feel responsive enough for me and I do some pretty tight runs through the trees. They also have cant this year. The capo, maestro and El heffe look sweet too or the flows if you prefer that. Just wanted to add another option. I may have gone with the maestro as they look just right, but the cartels were on sale and in my size which is rare in Japan. Last edited by dreampow; 11-21-2011 at 08:06 PM.

11-21-2011, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	thanks for the suggestions leo, i found a pair of last years frx for a good price, what about the m11? i will look into the ride bindings. i have an old pair of ex's that fit well so i will definitally consider those.

11-21-2011, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	ok, thanks

11-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	according to rome the arsenals are stiffer would they be better than targas? also why maestro and not the nxt-at? are the nxts not very stiff?

11-21-2011, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	lol im an idiot. ok i will check those out later tonight. thanks.

11-21-2011, 10:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Justin Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 769	dahhh, you just had to recommend a cheaper binding. i can afford whatever binding is best but it can be hard not to take a good deal.

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