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Extremo · 12-31-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Deimus85

Yea, some boots just won't work with those open toe cap designs. For those boots you would want to look into bindings that have some kind of stretchy toe cap, like the Rome and Ride binders.

Or you can Frankenbinder it:

Frankenbindings: Toe straps/caps! | Jibby Snowboarding

This is my vote. Why scrap a sick binding over a defective strap. Upgrade and enjoy.

Deimus85 · 12-31-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extremo

This is my vote. Why scrap a sick binding over a defective strap. Upgrade and enjoy.

It's not that it is defective, it just doesn't work optimally with every boot. My 11/12 Atlas work great with my Rome Libertines, and it has the same Toe Cap as the SL. So yea, instead of getting rid of the whole binding or getting a new boot (we all know how hard it is sometimes to get the right boot), just switch up the toe cap. The other option is find one of the older Union toe caps, like off the Data or Force.

Like this one:

Chef Jer · 12-31-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deimus85

Yea, some boots just won't work with those open toe cap designs. For those boots you would want to look into bindings that have some kind of stretchy toe cap, like the Rome and Ride binders.

Or you can Frankenbinder it:

Frankenbindings: Toe straps/caps! | Jibby Snowboarding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extremo

This is my vote. Why scrap a sick binding over a defective strap. Upgrade and enjoy.

Appreciate the recommendations but..... my Cartels are going on the board tonight for tomorrow and Flux's are ordered.

Chef Jer · 01-04-2013, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deimus85

Yea, some boots just won't work with those open toe cap designs. For those boots you would want to look into bindings that have some kind of stretchy toe cap, like the Rome and Ride binders.

Or you can Frankenbinder it:

Frankenbindings: Toe straps/caps! | Jibby Snowboarding

Quote:

Originally Posted by Extremo

This is my vote. Why scrap a sick binding over a defective strap. Upgrade and enjoy.

As posted earlier (in a different thread).. I've gone this route. Union's customer service is top notch and they did offer to send me the older force caps. However, I've had some gift cards laying around for a bit and I really like the burton caps.. so I went that direction.

The Frankenbinder process was much simpler than the link posted. The Burton getta grip cap and ratchets actually work with the Union ladders. No mods were necessary and it was as simple as screwing the Burton caps into the Union laders. I still need to adjust them for my boot but this is the result:

(*flux's I ordered were over sold and really missed SL's after riding my Cartels again)

Deimus85 · 01-05-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Jer

As posted earlier (in a different thread).. I've gone this route. Union's customer service is top notch and they did offer to send me the older force caps. However, I've had some gift cards laying around for a bit and I really like the burton caps.. so I went that direction.

The Frankenbinder process was much simpler than the link posted. The Burton getta grip cap and ratchets actually work with the Union ladders. No mods were necessary and it was as simple as screwing the Burton caps into the Union laders. I still need to adjust them for my boot but this is the result:

(*flux's I ordered were over sold and really missed SL's after riding my Cartels again)

Yea, the Burton Toe Caps look really comfy and nice. Good work!

NoOtherOptions · 01-05-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chef Jer

Wow.. thread jack

I'm actually eyeing Flux DMMC light and Raiden Phantoms. I like how the Unions were middle of the road for flex but still really responsive and would like to find something comparable.

Angrysnowboarder gave the DMCC lights a very favorable review on his site. I heard good things about em. Havn't riden them, but I did ride a pair of Flux's last season that were pretty dope.

Mel M · 01-12-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef Jer

The Frankenbinder process was much simpler than the link posted. The Burton getta grip cap and ratchets actually work with the Union ladders. No mods were necessary and it was as simple as screwing the Burton caps into the Union laders. I still need to adjust them for my boot but this is the result:

(*flux's I ordered were over sold and really missed SL's after riding my Cartels again)

Did the exact same thing just a few minutes ago thanks to your post! I actually have the same boots (Salomon Synapse) as the OP and it fits like a glove.

I have the Atlas bindings and no matter what I did, I could not get the toe strap to stay. Everything else about this binding is awesome and I would've hated to get something else just for the toe strap. Now I have arguably one of the best toe straps on the market on these awesome bindings and everything's perfect. Thanks again Chef Jar!

Jules Winnfield · 01-21-2013, 01:00 AM

Just picked up a pair of used Burton Prophecy. Light, ankle and toe cap super cush. Board feel is spot on. By far best toe caps I have ridden. It's the binding you don't think about all day because it does everything you need it to....
Like my Nike Kaiju's.

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