Most Cushioned Bindings? - Snowboarding Forum

Gnarly · 12-18-2008, 01:21 PM

The last few times I've been out riding, I've realized that my bindings are definitely not the most cushioned and don't absorb as much shock/vibration as I'd like. By the end of the day, my feet have taken a pounding because of the lack of cushioning. I am looking for a binding that has a shit ton of cushioning/shock/vibration dampening so that my feet aren't hating me after a few hours.

Although I'm not a park rat, I lay down the butter and turn the whole mountain into my park...So something that's not a really stiff binding is what I'm after. I was thinking about the Rome 390's or Targas, but wasn't sure how good they were at reducing vibrations/shock etc.

Or, if anyone has some other suggestions, that would be great.

Jenzo · 12-18-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnarly

The last few times I've been out riding, I've realized that my bindings are definitely not the most cushioned and don't absorb as much shock/vibration as I'd like. By the end of the day, my feet have taken a pounding because of the lack of cushioning. I am looking for a binding that has a shit ton of cushioning/shock/vibration dampening so that my feet aren't hating me after a few hours.

Although I'm not a park rat, I lay down the butter and turn the whole mountain into my park...So something that's not a really stiff binding is what I'm after. I was thinking about the Rome 390's or Targas, but wasn't sure how good they were at reducing vibrations/shock etc.

Or, if anyone has some other suggestions, that would be great.

one of those is more cushy then the other, I forget which though someone here can tell ya.

I ride the 2009 K2 Autos currently they are the cushiest ride I've felt in a while, they use full "harshmallow" foam on the entire base plate.

Rocan · 12-18-2008, 03:36 PM

get a piece of thin rubber, put it under neith your base plate after cutting wholes for the screws and making it the same shape as the plate.

youll get a bit more rise and a bit of a dampening from vibrations and chattering.

make sure your screws are long enough though... you may need longer ones.

jmacphee9 · 12-18-2008, 03:37 PM

triads or if you can still find them the triad lounges

NYCboarder · 12-18-2008, 04:28 PM

i got the targas... no prob with vibration.. it has a heel cushion also.. i dont know how it compares to the 390's sorry

Glade Ripper · 12-18-2008, 09:59 PM

ride nrc bindings. love them very nice

bakesale · 12-18-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenzo

one of those is more cushy then the other, I forget which though someone here can tell ya.

I ride the 2009 K2 Autos currently they are the cushiest ride I've felt in a while, they use full "harshmallow" foam on the entire base plate.

I second Harshmellow tech from K2. I've got Harshmellow boots and it helps to absorb shock from those big booters or even vibrations from riding on hard pack

Gnarly · 12-19-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cubllsu8338

ride nrc bindings. love them very nice

I was looking at those since the adjustable footbed is interesting. I'm going to have to check them out over the weekend.

Glade Ripper · 12-19-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gnarly

I was looking at those since the adjustable footbed is interesting. I'm going to have to check them out over the weekend.

yeah they are really nice. super customizable. harshmellow is nice, i have it in my k2 zero board with the nrc bindings on it. love the setup

lisevolution · 12-19-2008, 12:14 PM

Burton Triad Lounges are super cushy... I also recomend the Rides and K2's but take a look at Union's... I have the Data's and I swear they are the most comfortable binding I have ever ridden

12-18-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gnarly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 552	Most Cushioned Bindings? The last few times I've been out riding, I've realized that my bindings are definitely not the most cushioned and don't absorb as much shock/vibration as I'd like. By the end of the day, my feet have taken a pounding because of the lack of cushioning. I am looking for a binding that has a shit ton of cushioning/shock/vibration dampening so that my feet aren't hating me after a few hours. Although I'm not a park rat, I lay down the butter and turn the whole mountain into my park...So something that's not a really stiff binding is what I'm after. I was thinking about the Rome 390's or Targas, but wasn't sure how good they were at reducing vibrations/shock etc. Or, if anyone has some other suggestions, that would be great. Last edited by Gnarly; 12-18-2008 at 01:25 PM.

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12-18-2008, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rocan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 288	get a piece of thin rubber, put it under neith your base plate after cutting wholes for the screws and making it the same shape as the plate. youll get a bit more rise and a bit of a dampening from vibrations and chattering. make sure your screws are long enough though... you may need longer ones.

12-18-2008, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmacphee9 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,335	triads or if you can still find them the triad lounges

12-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
NYCboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Staten island, NY Posts: 673	i got the targas... no prob with vibration.. it has a heel cushion also.. i dont know how it compares to the 390's sorry

12-18-2008, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Glade Ripper -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 794	ride nrc bindings. love them very nice

12-19-2008, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
lisevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hicksville, NY Posts: 1,824	Burton Triad Lounges are super cushy... I also recomend the Rides and K2's but take a look at Union's... I have the Data's and I swear they are the most comfortable binding I have ever ridden