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Union vs Rome?

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#1 · (Edited)
I just picked up a lib tech attack banana for a park dominate board, and now I need some bindings. I was wondering what any of you thought of the Union Asadachi vs the Rome 390 Boss, those have caught my eye so far. Or maybe any other suggestions?
 
#6 ·
Between the Union Asadachi and the Rome 390 Boss, I would go with the Romes - I did as well (although was more attracted by the Union Atlas than the Asadachi). Asadachi has premium pricing because of the looks (which are admittedly cool) but is older tech, so I think the Romes (and other bindings mentioned like the Union Force) are much better value for money.
 
#9 ·
Agreed about the pricing, but I'm lookin on a site that has discounted gear cuz someone simply returned them a month later or was used for a couple months. I'm not anal about having pretty, out of the box brand new gear
 
#13 ·
Just to add, I completely solved my toe strap slipping issue. I have size 9.5 Burton Hails, but they have shrinkage so they are super low-profile. I went with the L/XL Bosses in case my next pair of boots aren't low-pro. I had to minimize everything and still experienced toe strap slippage.

What I did was set the toe straps into the back position. Normally, this is meant for over the toe usage. However, putting the ladders into the back position and maximizing the straps a bit, you can still wear the strap over the toe like a cap. It fits slightly differently, but this method locks the straps in. Worked like a charm.

I still think the Ratchets and forward lean dial need improvements though. I can care less about the paint.
 
#17 ·
I still think the Ratchets and forward lean dial need improvements though. I can care less about the paint.
If they would fix those two issue's :thumbsup:

Ratchets- had issue's after a few runs up at Timberline Lodge and Mt.Hood they would stick open and I had to try and knock out built up frozen slush to be able to use them again. Does this mean I hate them? nope I intend to rock them next season :D

Foward Lean dial- not to many problems just had to readjust every now and then..
 
#15 ·
No problem, Frozen! Stoked to help out.

Also as Leo said, moving the toe ladders into the rear adjustment slot on the baseplate helps a lot in terms of slippage and sizing. A lot of us rock L/XL bindings in anywhere from size 8.5 to 9.5 boots, which are on the smaller end of the sizing charts for the L/XLs. We just minimize everything - the heel hoop sizing, strap lengths, as well as using that second strap pivot option that is set back a little. Pretty much everyone wears them like a toe cap, if that helps, too. Makes a massive difference in terms of how snug it will fit.
 
#16 ·
I wasn't expecting a Rome rep to pop up on this that's pretty cool haha :thumbsup:. I got a lot more in depth info on the Romes so that just might push my decision...Now if only we had a Union rep to throw in on this haha. Honestly, I'll probably end up getting '12 models because it'll be higher end gear that I will be able to afford still :)
 
#20 ·
I love Rome, but I gotta agree with Leo on the forward lean adjustment knob. It's nothing major, but it's annoying sometimes. I just tightened the shit out of mine and it never came undone again. The paint issue is a problem though. Barely a problem though. Just aesthetics. Could give a rats ass about it on bindings.
 
#28 ·
We don't charge for parts during the warranty process, so if you ever break a strap or something, we'll hook it up.

However, we can only do that for your current year and model of binding. We unfortunately don't currently offer the option to do any sort of upgrade right now since we just don't have the inventory of extra parts for that purpose.
 
#37 ·
I haven't heard of these as "problems" but rather something they upgraded for this years model. Union on the other hand, Ive heard multiple times that they have those exact issues.
 
#41 · (Edited)
I found that most Rome gave me terrible deadzones underfoot. Now, this was a few seasons ago, but still left a lingering taste in my mouth. Never had an issue with any of the Unions I've had over the past few seasons. I think the days of metal baseplates are numbered...it just doesn't make sense. Dupont Zytel that union has been using, I think, has allowed for better board flex than any of the metal plates out there; but thats just my experience.
 
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