Targas the right choice? - Snowboarding Forum

03-18-2009, 09:09 AM

95% Freeride
5% Freestyle

Looking to progress to:

70% freeride
30% freestyle

That 30% mainly consisting of tricks on the flats, small kickers here and there, and hitting bigger jumps (hopefully). It also includes trips into the park, maybe a rail or two, but I probably won't ever be a park rat.

Are the Targas, if adjusted to a softer flex, mellow enough for me to progress in freestyle and still suitable for cruising/charging down the mtn? The other logical choice being the 390s.

Thanks in advance...

DC5R · 03-18-2009, 10:22 AM

The Targas are stiffer tip to tail than 390's, but can be made to be as soft as the 390's heel to toe by changing the insert. I currently ride the 07/08 Targas and I use it for flat ground tricks, charging down mountains and park without any issues. Based on your mix of freeride/freestyle, the Targas would be a better choice than the 390s. However, if your mix changes to more park than freeriding, go with the 390s.

Triple8Sol · 03-19-2009, 03:34 AM

Targas are perfect for what you want.

03-19-2009, 10:36 AM

i heard that you really cant feel the difference between the targa and 390s, but the targas are stiffer and more suitable for your riding

03-19-2009, 10:38 AM

targas are so adjusteble you can really use them anywhere..

03-19-2009, 09:24 PM

Any concerns regarding durability of the Targas? I've read around the web that people have had issues with the toes traps, forward lean adjuster, and cracked highbacks. Not sure if it's an overall problem with the product or if so many people have it, therefore increasing the number of reported malfunctions.

Thanks to everyone that replied.

DC5R · 03-19-2009, 10:04 PM

I don't have any issues with my Targas. If there is an issue, Rome is reknown for taking care of it.

Flick Montana · 03-19-2009, 10:36 PM

Targas are loved because of their versatility. I'd say they would work for you.

03-20-2009, 07:36 AM

Thanks. I just ordered the Targas in black. Now I just need some snow on the east coast to put these bindings to the test!

03-23-2009, 03:39 PM

(Didn't want to start a whole new thread so I'll just add onto this one...)

Does anybody here know the actual weights of the Targas and 390s? I'm interseted in seeing exactly how much lighter the 390's are.

Update: Got my bindings in the mail today but they sent the wrong color! Customer services is great though and i'll be receiving my black targas by thursday *fingers crossed*

03-18-2009, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
iamthailand Guest Posts: n/a	Targas the right choice? 95% Freeride 5% Freestyle Looking to progress to: 70% freeride 30% freestyle That 30% mainly consisting of tricks on the flats, small kickers here and there, and hitting bigger jumps (hopefully). It also includes trips into the park, maybe a rail or two, but I probably won't ever be a park rat. Are the Targas, if adjusted to a softer flex, mellow enough for me to progress in freestyle and still suitable for cruising/charging down the mtn? The other logical choice being the 390s. Thanks in advance...

03-19-2009, 03:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	Targas are perfect for what you want. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

03-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Flick Montana Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Indiana sigh Posts: 4,168	Targas are loved because of their versatility. I'd say they would work for you. __________________ Zombie Nation Gear: Rome Design 165 / Rome Arsenals Rome Anthem 158

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03-18-2009, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	The Targas are stiffer tip to tail than 390's, but can be made to be as soft as the 390's heel to toe by changing the insert. I currently ride the 07/08 Targas and I use it for flat ground tricks, charging down mountains and park without any issues. Based on your mix of freeride/freestyle, the Targas would be a better choice than the 390s. However, if your mix changes to more park than freeriding, go with the 390s.

03-19-2009, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeung Guest Posts: n/a	i heard that you really cant feel the difference between the targa and 390s, but the targas are stiffer and more suitable for your riding

03-19-2009, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
13rian Guest Posts: n/a	targas are so adjusteble you can really use them anywhere..

03-19-2009, 09:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
iamthailand Guest Posts: n/a	Any concerns regarding durability of the Targas? I've read around the web that people have had issues with the toes traps, forward lean adjuster, and cracked highbacks. Not sure if it's an overall problem with the product or if so many people have it, therefore increasing the number of reported malfunctions. Thanks to everyone that replied.

03-19-2009, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
DC5R Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,610	I don't have any issues with my Targas. If there is an issue, Rome is reknown for taking care of it.

03-20-2009, 07:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
iamthailand Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks. I just ordered the Targas in black. Now I just need some snow on the east coast to put these bindings to the test!

03-23-2009, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
iamthailand Guest Posts: n/a	(Didn't want to start a whole new thread so I'll just add onto this one...) Does anybody here know the actual weights of the Targas and 390s? I'm interseted in seeing exactly how much lighter the 390's are. Update: Got my bindings in the mail today but they sent the wrong color! Customer services is great though and i'll be receiving my black targas by thursday fingers crossed