Custom ICS and Cartel EST Bindings - Snowboarding Forum

jefflesh · 12-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Ok, so I was looking at getting a new board that will last me (hopefully) for many years to come. That being said, I was a outdoor and noticed that they had package deals on a 2009 Burton Custom ICS and 2008 Cartel winter mismatch bindings for like $630, so I decided to pull the trigger. The next day I get an e-mail from them stating that they are out of stock on the bindings so they sent me only the board at the package price of $459.

I decided that if I have to get new bindings I should take full advantage of the board and get the Burton Cartel EST bindings. As I understand it, this combination is supposed to give a great amount of flexibility in regards to binding location. My question is, is there some basic positions that I should start off with as far as angle position of the bindings, and distance apart from each other. Does anyone have some suggestions?

Please help.

Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,

Jeff

Holmes · 12-05-2008, 02:33 PM

I would start with something like a 12 in the front -3 in the back and work your way from there. Position your bindings about shoulder width apart and also work to your comfort from there. There are as many different types of stances as there are riders so find one that works for you!

12-05-2008, 02:47 PM

it also depents on your style => park = more duck like (for example 15,-15)
alpine and freeride = 23 15 for exemple
but its all up to you and with that new system of burton you can be verry
precise in your stance , its great to ride with

jefflesh · 12-05-2008, 05:15 PM

Cool, this is exactly the type of information I was looking for. I will be doing mostly free-riding because I am truly a beginner. I had a lesson and was instantly hooked.

Any other info or tips you have regarding the board , bindings, etc, I would appreciate it.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Jeff

ElChupocabra · 12-05-2008, 05:52 PM

FYI 12,-3 is what shaun white uses (I'm pretty sure) It's a personal thing and depends on many factors. i.e. I crank mine toward 15, -15 to avoid toe and heel drag. also you won't necessarily need EST bindings to utilize the ICS, but you do need ICS to utilize EST tech.

jmacphee9 · 12-05-2008, 11:15 PM

im just wondering what busch league shop would pair together a ics board with regular bindings that are out of stock

Jenzo · 12-05-2008, 11:49 PM

Learning to board I would reccommend a + + stance, +5 rear +15 front is a good starting point. I wouldnt worry about duck until you're actually good enough to want to learn to ride switch n' land 180's etc.

12-04-2008, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jefflesh Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	Custom ICS and Cartel EST Bindings Ok, so I was looking at getting a new board that will last me (hopefully) for many years to come. That being said, I was a outdoor and noticed that they had package deals on a 2009 Burton Custom ICS and 2008 Cartel winter mismatch bindings for like $630, so I decided to pull the trigger. The next day I get an e-mail from them stating that they are out of stock on the bindings so they sent me only the board at the package price of $459. I decided that if I have to get new bindings I should take full advantage of the board and get the Burton Cartel EST bindings. As I understand it, this combination is supposed to give a great amount of flexibility in regards to binding location. My question is, is there some basic positions that I should start off with as far as angle position of the bindings, and distance apart from each other. Does anyone have some suggestions? Please help. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Jeff

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12-05-2008, 02:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Holmes Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 73	I would start with something like a 12 in the front -3 in the back and work your way from there. Position your bindings about shoulder width apart and also work to your comfort from there. There are as many different types of stances as there are riders so find one that works for you!

12-05-2008, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
falconis Guest Posts: n/a	it also depents on your style => park = more duck like (for example 15,-15) alpine and freeride = 23 15 for exemple but its all up to you and with that new system of burton you can be verry precise in your stance , its great to ride with

12-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
jefflesh Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	Cool, this is exactly the type of information I was looking for. I will be doing mostly free-riding because I am truly a beginner. I had a lesson and was instantly hooked. Any other info or tips you have regarding the board , bindings, etc, I would appreciate it. Thanks again. Sincerely, Jeff

12-05-2008, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ElChupocabra Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 182	FYI 12,-3 is what shaun white uses (I'm pretty sure) It's a personal thing and depends on many factors. i.e. I crank mine toward 15, -15 to avoid toe and heel drag. also you won't necessarily need EST bindings to utilize the ICS, but you do need ICS to utilize EST tech.

12-05-2008, 11:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmacphee9 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,335	im just wondering what busch league shop would pair together a ics board with regular bindings that are out of stock

12-05-2008, 11:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jenzo Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 819	Learning to board I would reccommend a + + stance, +5 rear +15 front is a good starting point. I wouldnt worry about duck until you're actually good enough to want to learn to ride switch n' land 180's etc.