snowjeeper

I was just going to ask about forum lol. I'll start up a new thread at some point, but I'm the familiar noob, don't need a fantastic board but just looking for something "cheap" to learn to ride on.

cdude

Hey BA, your a fan of the k2 formula's...

I'm looking into the 09 formula's but heard they're a little softer and maybe better for the park, is that true? I'm a freeride cruiser, hit all the jumps I see, but never do park. You think this binding would suite me?

I'm also considering the Ride EX's. I think I read in one of your reviews that you hated Ride (correct me if I'm wrong). Whats wrong with these bindings? They seem to be pretty solid bindings.

BurtonAvenger

This years formula is stiffer than last years. Check out this comparison I wrote on them to give you a better idea. http://www.angrysnowboarder.com/2008...-formulas.html

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cdude

Cool, it seems you really like the new formula's. I noticed in the store that the ratchet's sometimes stay in the forward position after ratcheting them (dont spring back) and you have to manualy click them back, do you get that problem? Not really a bid deal though.

And whats your opinion on Ride?

BurtonAvenger

I don't like metal bases thats my issue with ride these days they've fixed a lot of their other problems. I've had my ratchet stick once this season but I only have 4 days on them so far.

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kidko

Hey Avenger, great reviews and bad ass blog. I want to try Never Summer this season and was thinking SL-R but now your comments have me thinking Legacy-R. You and NS state that Legacy is the wider SL but their site rates Legacy 7/10 stiffness while SL is 5/10.

Did you notice this much of a difference and end up preferring the stiffness of the Legacy?

heh heh stiff

arsenic0

I think they probably judge stiffness with a static set of weights across all boards? It would make sense the legacy-R would be stiffer since its just a wider SL-R..atleast in my head it makes sense.

I think the general consensus is if you traditionally ride wide boards due to your feet size to get the Legacy-R, otherwise the SL-R...

kidko

No idea how they judge it. I'm boot size 11 so I think I could go either way.

redtits

BA ur new blog theme is horrible. also build up a bit of a fan base and then chuck in the ads, itl result in more $$

Twigman503

The Flow Era you talk about, what year is that? I know it says (07/08) but I wasn't sure if that applied to the bindings or the board. If it is 07/08, does anyone have an opinion on the 08/09 Flow Era? Found a killer deal and I want to see if its still a killer board
Thanks, Andrew

*EDIT* What year was your Hatchet also? Why did you like it so much? How does it compare to boards like the K2 Darkstar (07-08)?