livelyjay

No, I'm right on this one. The EX is part of their foundation collection, which means "basic" or beginner collection, strictly for freeride since most people don't start in the park. The SPi is part of the ATV collection, which means it's designed for a blended ride with freeride and park in mind.

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Bones

I have the SPI's, but have never ridden the EX. I freeride almost exclusively. I find the SPI's are fairly stiff and they have nice long highbacks; qualities that I like for carving, but I would have thought would make them less desireable for park.

livelyjay

I have the RX, which are just below the SPi on the money scale. They are stiff, but they are forgiving enough to be a good all mountain binding. If you spend more time carving than in the park, go with the SPi. If you spend more time in the park than carving, go with the Rome 390s.

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chew1e

Difficult one then, as I am looking to get more into Freestyle at the moment, but its indoor in Manchester England mainly. Going abroad will be more freeride on the mountains with a little Park Life..... So I would say indoor jumps rails etc etc and outdoor more freeride, with a little park.... So maybe the SPI's are best, as long as they work well indoor jumps rails and a little park then that's fine... It's just that I have been riding K2 CTL's for the last year, and I'm becoming less happy with them, as I progress... I would say I'm a Beginner-Intermediate at the momwnt...

livelyjay

Then I would definitely stay away from the EX. The EX is the most basic binding Ride offers. I'd go with the 390s if I were you, but if you can get the SPi for cheaper, then go for it.

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F0rgiven

def go with the SPIs.