Bindings for the DH2? - Snowboarding Forum

a4h Saint · 01-24-2013, 11:59 AM

I have been riding for several years now, and my original freestyle bindings are about to bite the dust. I have a 155cm 2012 ride DH2 and size 12 32 lashed boots.

I love free riding at the top of the mountain, and I am well enough at this now. I want to start serious park riding, without loosing the ability to head to the top when i want.

Bindings i had in mind have all have a few problems of their own, but would love to hear your opinions. I have looked at union atlas (screws fall out?) union force ( heard mixed reviews) union contact pro (too soft maybe?), cartels (ruin boots?), customs (too beginner level?), ride capo (seem ok but good for park?)... I dunno so many options.

I am looking to spend $250 at max but will go more if you can prove its worth it. Also not a fan of step ins really.

I'm open to any opinions. Please provide support though.

redlude97 · 01-24-2013, 12:10 PM

rome targa or 390 boss

Extremo · 01-24-2013, 12:13 PM

Screws fall out of the Union Atlas? I'm running the Atlas on my park board and they handle 50mph bomb runs no problem. And I've neveer had a screw fall out.

If you can pick up a pair of SL's I'd recommend them for a serious do it all binding.

Nivek · 01-24-2013, 02:29 PM

K2 Company, Burton Malavita, or Flux SF45.

a4h Saint · 01-24-2013, 04:05 PM

Extremo would you prefer the atlas or the SL more?

I have done alot of reading and i cannot tell the difference between the two. The good ride gave them the same exact score and review and compared them to each other???

Have you rode both? Can you say one does something better?

Extremo · 01-24-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by a4h Saint

Extremo would you prefer the atlas or the SL more?

Everyone said something different. Not exactly what i was hoping for =)

They're essentially the same binding but I like the assym SL highback a lot. They won't be offering it next year so I'd scoop them up if you can find them. But the Atlas are pretty similar in feel.

AssassinMonLV · 01-24-2013, 05:45 PM

The Targas, Raiden Blackhawk, or Ride Capo. They're probably the best out there. They also all have super customer service from their companies.

kctahoe · 01-24-2013, 05:49 PM

I'll second the malavitas, I've been loving mine.

Rookie09 · 01-24-2013, 06:49 PM

i have some Raiden Zeros and love them. They're a sick binding! They're a park binding and are pretty soft (which I love personally) but if you want them a bit stiffer for all-mountain riding, check out the Raiden Phantoms. I've heard nothing but good from them, and their customer service is great!

01-24-2013, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
a4h Saint Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 45	Bindings for the DH2? I have been riding for several years now, and my original freestyle bindings are about to bite the dust. I have a 155cm 2012 ride DH2 and size 12 32 lashed boots. I love free riding at the top of the mountain, and I am well enough at this now. I want to start serious park riding, without loosing the ability to head to the top when i want. Bindings i had in mind have all have a few problems of their own, but would love to hear your opinions. I have looked at union atlas (screws fall out?) union force ( heard mixed reviews) union contact pro (too soft maybe?), cartels (ruin boots?), customs (too beginner level?), ride capo (seem ok but good for park?)... I dunno so many options. I am looking to spend $250 at max but will go more if you can prove its worth it. Also not a fan of step ins really. I'm open to any opinions. Please provide support though.

01-24-2013, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,371	K2 Company, Burton Malavita, or Flux SF45. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

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a4h Saint Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 45	Extremo would you prefer the atlas or the SL more? I have done alot of reading and i cannot tell the difference between the two. The good ride gave them the same exact score and review and compared them to each other??? Have you rode both? Can you say one does something better? Last edited by a4h Saint; 01-24-2013 at 04:34 PM.

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01-24-2013, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
redlude97 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle/Portland Posts: 993	rome targa or 390 boss

01-24-2013, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,115	Screws fall out of the Union Atlas? I'm running the Atlas on my park board and they handle 50mph bomb runs no problem. And I've neveer had a screw fall out. If you can pick up a pair of SL's I'd recommend them for a serious do it all binding.

01-24-2013, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
AssassinMonLV Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mt. Hood Area Posts: 49	The Targas, Raiden Blackhawk, or Ride Capo. They're probably the best out there. They also all have super customer service from their companies.

01-24-2013, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
kctahoe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Auburn,CA Posts: 357	I'll second the malavitas, I've been loving mine.

01-24-2013, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rookie09 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 282	i have some Raiden Zeros and love them. They're a sick binding! They're a park binding and are pretty soft (which I love personally) but if you want them a bit stiffer for all-mountain riding, check out the Raiden Phantoms. I've heard nothing but good from them, and their customer service is great!