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Union Charger vs. Burton Diode Weight

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#1 ·
Someone asked me to compare weight between these two bindings and I can't remember who or where so I'm posting it here because I feel lazy today.

12/13 Charger
W/ disc and screws 920 grams
W/o disc and screws 840 grams

12/13 diode
W/ disc and screws 782 grams
W/o disc and screws 706 grams

That's a 10 oz , or just over a 1/2 lb difference for the Chargers when two bindings are on the board with disc
 
#2 ·
I don't have the 12/13 Charger at my desk, but the 13/14 model is 830 grams.

The main goal of the Charger isn't to be lightweight (that's still a light binding). The direction of the Charger is response.

Check out the 13/14 Contact Pro - 700 grams with the mini disk. $219 USD
 
#3 ·
Curious- is the 13-/14 charger weight with or without the disc?

So far as I can tell (need a couple more days / different conditions) its a no brainer to add the extra weight in exchange for the response I felt the one day I rode since mine were setup correctly.
 
#8 · (Edited)
Pretty sure 13/14 models are only avaible to the union team riders right now. You can get the 12/13 models at numerouse online retailers.


Edit:

Also interested in the MC's weight. With all the aluminum hardwear, carbon highback, cored out base and metafuse heelcup they might/should be lighter then diodes.
 
#5 ·
Haha - I'm sure for many weight isn't an issue. In hand it's hard to tell between diode and charger. I felt it once mounted and I picked my board up. No biggie and no issues on the lift either.

So that's a 10 gram difference over te 12/13. Gotta be the smaller toe strap.....
 
#19 ·
I am still very interested in what the weight is even if it is trivial to most.

The gear nerd in me wants to know anyways but I am actually not concerned with weight while riding. I have a left knee/ankle on-going injury from a rock climbing fall several years ago. I had to take 1.5 seasons off due to it and the lighter I keep my board the less stress is placed on it riding chairlifts, skating around, etc. and I can ride longer without throbbing pain starting.
 
#21 ·
Switching from old Forces to Chargers last year made a huge difference and I wanted a different binding anyways. Binding weight is pretty noticeable since when your board hangs the back bindings is leveraged more (I think you get an idea if the physics I am getting at). I suspect there wouldn't be much difference between the Factory, Atlas, and Chargers but I was still curious since its something I pay attention too and I like knowing the technical differences between gear. Lighter weight bindings are also great for ollieing and pretty noticeable jumping IMO. There is a cutoff point where too light isn't a feeling I like in the air though.

My Boards are on the lighter side of average maybe but nothing special. I just avoid anything heavy and I tend to the favor the shorter of two lengths, ie go with a 154 instead of 156 when either would work. I was also riding the lift switch last year some but thats not always so convenient. I can't run anymore or even hike around without issue so I am pretty psyched on snowboarding if I keep my injury in check. Once it flairs up it cause a whole bunch of issues.
 
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