dice

Local shops here in Canada! One ran out of all things burton (bindings) and one still has some! 40% was for 2 boxing days. Now they are at 30%. But our prices are higher than US anyway.

Like the Genesis listed $399 while it's $299 in US! That's already 30% sale for me. LOL.

dice

Dunno if stiffness can only be measured by the highjack, but here's what I found...

2012 Cartels high backs were stiffer than the 2013. 2012 Cartel high backs (I think) are now on the missions! 2013 Malavitas High-back for sure was stiffer than the 2013 Cartels. And with the Hammock bed holding the back of your boots, it's "supposed" to be even more responsive!

2013 base plate on the Cartels is "stiffer" than the 2013 Malavitas.

I personally don't like stiff(er) bindings! I like forgiveness and breathing room to play. The P1.1's felt just about right for me at every level. And these 2013 Cartels feel about the same. I wil be taking them out this w/e om my Travis Rice. Hopefully they deliver!

Cheers...

destroy

Bought the '13 Malavitas yesterday at 15% off Canadian retail for a grand total of $283 after megatax. I'm pretty new still but like my stuff a little stiffer and more responsive so I can make quick moves.

I was riding some mega-stiff boots and an old pair of limited edition Custom Brew binds. Got a new pair of Ambush boots before breaking the Brews later that night and getting the Malavitas the next day. So overall my setup is a lot softer but once I got it dialed in I loved it. I didn't notice it but the webbing/hammock in the highbacks apparently it'll allow you to ride the straps a little looser and still have some stick. I ride mine strapped down as tight as I can get 'em usually but I might not have the chops yet to tell anyway.

There's some extra tech in the vitas, is there not? Either way I like 'em, but coulda had some brand new Cartels for $150 locally on Craigslist too

NoOtherOptions

40% off 400 is still cheaper even if it was marked up that much. Fresh sale. Oh well, I'll try to haggle haha.