Nube

Ok so I am thinking of a Burton Clash 2010 model in 151 cm with burton Freestyle Bindings 2011 model. I am going to ride mostly park BUT may hit the mountains sometime and do some freeriding. Does this sound like an OK setup?


Also if I am buying a second hand board with bindings attached how should I go about placing them so they are at the optimal place on the board for freestyle and my stance? Take them into a shop? Or do it myself?

Nube

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pharcyde

it sounds like the bindings are coming with the board. if that is the case, go for it. if you are buying the freestyles separately, id suggest a more responsive model unless your getting them cheap. as for placement, a good starting ground is take the bindings off, stand on the board and do a squat. whatever placement and angle gives you good stability and comfort is what your after.

at 5'11 and 160, a 151 is going to be a definite park/jib board. im 5'8, 145 and use a 156 board for park and carving.

poutanen

The Freestyles have a toe strap instead of a toe cap. I'd go for the Custom instead in that price range. I just searched everywhere yesterday for my neighbour and it looks like Corbetts in Oakville has the best price on last years Custom size Medium (8-10) for $130 or so...

Nube

Thanks for the reply! So regarding that this board will be a definite park/jib board...could i still use it for say a free ride or carving? Also does a few cm make a huge difference?

BTW the freestyle bindings that come with the board have toe cap technology.

Lamps

This advice is good - bindings with toe straps blow chunks, minimum quality should have a toe cap, or change it yourself.

As far as your earlier question about setting up the stance and straps on the bindings if a show will do it for free you could have them do it. You can also do it yourself quite easily.

Nube

Ok after much thought i think I will spend a bit more cash.

I am now thinking of a Capita outdoor Living 154 cm with union contact pro bindings. The capita is a bit more advanced. Could i still learn on it?

phony_stark

Is it this year's outdoor living?

Contact pros are really fun bindings. Super versatile and insanely light.
Also, with Union's toe strap you can run it as a cap or over the top.

It'll be fine for learning. Mid flex twin freestyle board with a good sidecut for turning. It'll grow with you too.

rob7289

make sure you strap into any unions with your boot before you buy! union to straps are really a hit or miss. many boots, including mine, do not work or fit, at all. with union toe straps.

some say they fit like a glove, but they werent for me