How much to bindings change from season to season? - Snowboarding Forum

01-06-2009, 02:35 PM

I recently got new boots, and my old bindings are too large. I was hunting around the store and tried my boots in some Rome 390s, and they fit great, and I've never really heard anything bad about the 390s. They have a pair from last season for $114, or the new ones are $210. My question is how much do bindings really change from season to season? Is it worth it to just go for the new model since I'll probably be using them for 3-4 years?

Also, I ride an 06/07 Burton Air 153, and Ride Orion boots. I ride mostly mountain, with some park runs thrown in there but nothing too crazy, and i thoroughly enjoy goofing around and buttering.

Thanks,
Anthony

EvoKnvl · 01-06-2009, 02:38 PM

I think it depends... On my Rome Targa's, the only difference I think (besides the graphics) is that added the autostrap to the toe strap as well. So you get 2 autostraps vs one...

Triple8Sol · 01-06-2009, 03:52 PM

It depends on the year. Sometimes it's just colors, while other times it's small things like ratchets or padding, while other times it's major changes like baseplates, highbacks, etc...

I bought last season's 390 this year, and it seems to be almost identical to this season's. The only thing I see missing is the little rubber/elastic strap that pulls the anklestrap back when you unstrap.

Extremo · 01-06-2009, 04:04 PM

They made the 390 ankles strap ridiculously soft. It feels like a huge gummy worm.

01-06-2009, 05:13 PM

Thanks everybody, I haven't decided on which yet because I'm not all that syked about the white/bronze color on the ones from last season. I did notice the extra padding, but I doubt they're different enough for me to notice

Triple8Sol · 01-08-2009, 03:49 AM

I know the ones you're talking about. They look ok online, but pretty ugly in real life. I got the black with lime green accents. Wouldn't be my top choice, but for the sale price I couldn't complain.

01-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
apv211 Guest Posts: n/a	How much to bindings change from season to season? I recently got new boots, and my old bindings are too large. I was hunting around the store and tried my boots in some Rome 390s, and they fit great, and I've never really heard anything bad about the 390s. They have a pair from last season for $114, or the new ones are $210. My question is how much do bindings really change from season to season? Is it worth it to just go for the new model since I'll probably be using them for 3-4 years? Also, I ride an 06/07 Burton Air 153, and Ride Orion boots. I ride mostly mountain, with some park runs thrown in there but nothing too crazy, and i thoroughly enjoy goofing around and buttering. Thanks, Anthony

01-06-2009, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	It depends on the year. Sometimes it's just colors, while other times it's small things like ratchets or padding, while other times it's major changes like baseplates, highbacks, etc... I bought last season's 390 this year, and it seems to be almost identical to this season's. The only thing I see missing is the little rubber/elastic strap that pulls the anklestrap back when you unstrap. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

01-08-2009, 03:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	I know the ones you're talking about. They look ok online, but pretty ugly in real life. I got the black with lime green accents. Wouldn't be my top choice, but for the sale price I couldn't complain. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 14 Now Drive . 13 Now IPO 13 NB x 686 580

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01-06-2009, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
EvoKnvl Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 83	I think it depends... On my Rome Targa's, the only difference I think (besides the graphics) is that added the autostrap to the toe strap as well. So you get 2 autostraps vs one...

01-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,121	They made the 390 ankles strap ridiculously soft. It feels like a huge gummy worm.

01-06-2009, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
apv211 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks everybody, I haven't decided on which yet because I'm not all that syked about the white/bronze color on the ones from last season. I did notice the extra padding, but I doubt they're different enough for me to notice