2013 Cartels vs Malavitas suggestions - Snowboarding Forum

boarder22ab · 01-22-2013, 10:13 PM

Hey guys im looking to get a new set of bindings and its between the burton cartels and malvitas. I mainly just freeride on groomers and hardpack. I want something that is responsive and not too flexible, but I also ride 8 hours straight when i board so comfort is a major factor also. What would you guys recomend? Also i have size11 white collection boots that have shrinkage tech so should i go with mediums or larges? Thanks

ARSENALFAN · 01-22-2013, 10:15 PM

Malvitas if you want the back of your boots to last and not wear out. If your not concerned, the Cartels.

kctahoe · 01-22-2013, 10:31 PM

I have both, cartels felt a little softer, I love my malavitas! So comfy ride from park to groomers, to riding blacks. Their so comfy I forget I'm strapped in, I never have to think about them all day, I usually ride 6-8 hours a day too.

boarder22ab · 01-22-2013, 10:42 PM

Ok well as far as size go, should i go for mediums or larges with an 11 boot with shrinkage? Im currently riding larges but maybe sizing down would be a better option?

StrattonRider · 01-22-2013, 11:18 PM

i would still get large. if you can get the malavitas with the wings.

Basti · 01-23-2013, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by boarder22ab

Ok well as far as size go, should i go for mediums or larges with an 11 boot with shrinkage? Im currently riding larges but maybe sizing down would be a better option?

Definitely the large. Even if you can fit your boots in a medium the toe ramp will be way too short.

Rufus · 01-23-2013, 05:41 AM

Mediums are a good fit with size 11 Burton boots.

boarder22ab · 01-23-2013, 08:29 AM

Ok well i think i can get the malavitas new in medium for about $200, but larges i cant really find anywhere other than retail for $260. Would the mediums be so small that its not even worth the $60 savings?

CJR · 01-23-2013, 10:59 AM

Vitas 100%. Most comfortable binding I've ever ridden.

Jason · 01-23-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARSENALFAN

Malvitas if you want the back of your boots to last and not wear out. If your not concerned, the Cartels.

Cartels wore the back off your boots out? What kind of boots?

01-22-2013, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
boarder22ab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	2013 Cartels vs Malavitas suggestions Hey guys im looking to get a new set of bindings and its between the burton cartels and malvitas. I mainly just freeride on groomers and hardpack. I want something that is responsive and not too flexible, but I also ride 8 hours straight when i board so comfort is a major factor also. What would you guys recomend? Also i have size11 white collection boots that have shrinkage tech so should i go with mediums or larges? Thanks

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01-22-2013, 10:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ARSENALFAN -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 604	Malvitas if you want the back of your boots to last and not wear out. If your not concerned, the Cartels.

01-22-2013, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
kctahoe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Auburn,CA Posts: 357	I have both, cartels felt a little softer, I love my malavitas! So comfy ride from park to groomers, to riding blacks. Their so comfy I forget I'm strapped in, I never have to think about them all day, I usually ride 6-8 hours a day too.

01-22-2013, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
boarder22ab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	Ok well as far as size go, should i go for mediums or larges with an 11 boot with shrinkage? Im currently riding larges but maybe sizing down would be a better option?

01-22-2013, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
StrattonRider -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wall, NJ and Stratton, VT Posts: 156	i would still get large. if you can get the malavitas with the wings.

01-23-2013, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rufus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 418	Mediums are a good fit with size 11 Burton boots.

01-23-2013, 08:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
boarder22ab Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	Ok well i think i can get the malavitas new in medium for about $200, but larges i cant really find anywhere other than retail for $260. Would the mediums be so small that its not even worth the $60 savings?

01-23-2013, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
CJR Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 32	Vitas 100%. Most comfortable binding I've ever ridden.