Burton Cartel vs. Ride Contrabrand - Snowboarding Forum

Aaron · 02-04-2012, 02:35 AM

So the comparison may have you guys thinking that it is a totally random comparison, and it may be lol.
But I've been looking to buy some new bindings for my Ride Control board (I'll attach a picture). and these two were the best I could find through craigslist within my budget (<$100)
Which do you guys recommend and why? (and would these bindings mount to my board without spending any extra money?)

Burton Cartel

or
Ride Contraband

Cheers

snowklinger · 02-04-2012, 03:15 AM

the cartels because they are an industry standard year in and out.

the contrabands work for some people, they didn't for me, and imho they have horrible design flaws.

Memphis Hawk · 02-04-2012, 03:25 AM

vote 2 for the cartels

Aaron · 02-04-2012, 04:27 AM

I was thinking about going with the cartels as well..
My only question is, they'll fit onto my ride board without buying any extra mounts or anything?
Cause I always hear that with burton you have to have certain types of mounts or something..

snowklinger · 02-04-2012, 07:22 AM

As long as they are not specified EST, you will be fine, that is Burton's channel system, many people use cartels on normal boards.

john doe · 02-04-2012, 08:36 AM

Cartels. I own contrabands and rode them for two seasons. The problem with them is they aren't adjustable enough. If your boot isn't just the right shape then the straps will never lay flat and even.

swanesy · 02-04-2012, 05:02 PM

I rode contrabands for a couple of years and really liked them. Never rode Burton bindings, probably gonna get the new Malavitas. It's convenient how quickly you just strap in and your boots are dialed in. Setup took about half an hour to get both bindings set, but once they're setup it's pretty sweet. They were a little stiff for a park binding in my opinion.

Rufus · 02-04-2012, 11:20 PM

I really like Cartels, I have three pairs. The Cartels in the photo you posted look very old.

02-04-2012, 03:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
snowklinger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fuck boulder Posts: 2,804	the cartels because they are an industry standard year in and out. the contrabands work for some people, they didn't for me, and imho they have horrible design flaws. __________________ is it late october yet?

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snowklinger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: fuck boulder Posts: 2,804	As long as they are not specified EST, you will be fine, that is Burton's channel system, many people use cartels on normal boards. __________________ is it late october yet?

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john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	Cartels. I own contrabands and rode them for two seasons. The problem with them is they aren't adjustable enough. If your boot isn't just the right shape then the straps will never lay flat and even. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

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02-04-2012, 03:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Memphis Hawk Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Aomori, Japan Posts: 166	vote 2 for the cartels

02-04-2012, 04:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Aaron Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 12	I was thinking about going with the cartels as well.. My only question is, they'll fit onto my ride board without buying any extra mounts or anything? Cause I always hear that with burton you have to have certain types of mounts or something..

02-04-2012, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
swanesy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 18	I rode contrabands for a couple of years and really liked them. Never rode Burton bindings, probably gonna get the new Malavitas. It's convenient how quickly you just strap in and your boots are dialed in. Setup took about half an hour to get both bindings set, but once they're setup it's pretty sweet. They were a little stiff for a park binding in my opinion.

02-04-2012, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	I really like Cartels, I have three pairs. The Cartels in the photo you posted look very old.