my bindings suck..what should i get? - Snowboarding Forum

brucew. · 02-03-2013, 10:12 PM

i bought burton freestyle bindings before I knew what i was doing and they pretty much blow.

heres some basics to help make a suggestion

i ride a 156 flow infinite rocker(hoping to upgrade next year) +15/-15 with 32 lashed boots
ice coast
im mainly a freerider, attemping to hold an edge on the steepest terrain i can find on the mountains i visit. enjoy trees when i can find them and trying to leave my feet whenever i can. not huge on the park but i'll lap thru hitting small to medium kickers a few times a day.

not sure about my budget, but i'll definitely be in the mid range and looking to find an end of the season sale this spring

any input would be appreciatiated

Sudden_Death · 02-03-2013, 10:23 PM

Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

Zolemite · 02-03-2013, 10:42 PM

I just bought a pair of 2011Forum Republic bindings on eBay for $129 and I love them so far. I believe they are the same as Burton Cartels. Most comfortable binding I've owned

brucew. · 02-03-2013, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sudden_Death

Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

damn those do look sick. i was hoping to keep it closer to 200 but those do look really interesting

lots of comparisons to skateboarding however ive never been a skateboarder, would that be an issue?

Nivek · 02-03-2013, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brucew.

however ive never been a skateboarder, would that be an issue?

Not at all. They let you actually drive the board underfoot. Regardless of your skate background they make a positive difference.

If you can't find those, look for K2 Formulas, Raiden Phantoms, Flux DMCC Lights if they're on sale, Flow M9's, or Salomon Chiefs.

brucew. · 02-04-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

Not at all. They let you actually drive the board underfoot. Regardless of your skate background they make a positive difference.

If you can't find those, look for K2 Formulas, Raiden Phantoms, Flux DMCC Lights if they're on sale, Flow M9's, or Salomon Chiefs.

thanks

10char

brucew. · 02-11-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sudden_Death

Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

i ended up getting a pair of these and

they are sick. really responsive and just flat out fun..thanks for the suggestion

stickz · 02-11-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sudden_Death

Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

did you say bushings? how do they actually work?

KrisBKreeme · 02-11-2013, 12:40 PM

I have burton freestyles. How huge of an improvement are you noticing?

Banjo · 02-11-2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudden_Death

Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

WHERE?!?!?! want, want, want.

02-03-2013, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
brucew. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ice Central Posts: 162	my bindings suck..what should i get? i bought burton freestyle bindings before I knew what i was doing and they pretty much blow. heres some basics to help make a suggestion i ride a 156 flow infinite rocker(hoping to upgrade next year) +15/-15 with 32 lashed boots ice coast im mainly a freerider, attemping to hold an edge on the steepest terrain i can find on the mountains i visit. enjoy trees when i can find them and trying to leave my feet whenever i can. not huge on the park but i'll lap thru hitting small to medium kickers a few times a day. not sure about my budget, but i'll definitely be in the mid range and looking to find an end of the season sale this spring any input would be appreciatiated

02-03-2013, 10:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zolemite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 89	my bindings suck..what should i get? I just bought a pair of 2011Forum Republic bindings on eBay for $129 and I love them so far. I believe they are the same as Burton Cartels. Most comfortable binding I've owned

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02-03-2013, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sudden_Death Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ottawa, On Posts: 661	Now IPO, funnest binding I have ridden and by far the most versatile. Can be ridden with or without the highback and you can change the bushing hardness depending on the response you want or terrain. You can probably find them for a decent price if not now then soon. I just grabbed a second pair for 216 Canadian.

02-11-2013, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
KrisBKreeme Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 24	I have burton freestyles. How huge of an improvement are you noticing?