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chew1e · 09-11-2008, 08:53 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting either the new 09 Ride EX or SPI but not sure which ones to go for. I know its more of taste, but just wanted to know what others thought about them, who have them????

These are for freeride and a little freestyle.....

Cheers,

Chewie

livelyjay · 09-11-2008, 04:01 PM

Depends on your riding style and budget. I bought the EX because they were cheap at the time and I really needed an upgrade. If you can afford the SPi I would go with it instead. EX is more freeride, SPi is slightly (very slightly) more geared towards park.

chew1e · 09-12-2008, 04:38 AM

Cheers for that, what would you say about the Rome 390, mixed views on whether they are better than the SPI. They cost a little more but is it worth it?

livelyjay · 09-12-2008, 08:19 AM

I'd get the 390s if you can get them for a decent price.

**Snowolf** · 09-12-2008, 09:12 AM

The 390`s rock. I have replaced all of my bindings with either the 390`s or Arsenals for backcountry. Both bindings are good, but I think the 390`s are better.

Incogneato · 09-14-2008, 04:10 PM

what would make a binding "better" to you? more comfy? more durable? lighter? cheaper? if we are given more parameters we might be able to help. if not all you will get is subjective opinion which won't really help much

**Snowolf** · 09-15-2008, 08:27 AM

Better in terms of: the 390`s felt more responsive, had more adjustability, have the added features of a dual use toe strap, have had fewer mechanical failures, are slightly less expensive. Comfort is very subjective as everybody`s feet are different and what one finds comfortable, another may not. Ride bindings are a great binding and I own several pair, but dollar for dollar, I found the Rome bindings to offer more in my opinion.

chew1e · 09-15-2008, 08:50 AM

Money is not the problem...
I have K2 Cinch CTL's, and I hate them.... Not very responsive, chunky, and very heavy... What I'm looking for is a binding that will be good for general riding, but also feels ok in freestyle.. I just want a binding that is going to respond easily, the K2's are a great idea but a few years off being the right design!

Responsive
Light
Good for Freeride (A little freestyle/Park, and general down hill riding)
Comfort - I have Beurton Moto boots, this will have an effect on the fit.....
Ajustability

I'm torn between the 390's and SPI's now.....

Just looking for what other people think who have the bindings, and if their is anywhere with good reviews on them... Their is a £20 difference in the UK for the new 09 models, with the 390's being a little more expensive......

Cheers all.....

**Snowolf** · 09-15-2008, 09:09 AM

^^ My personal opinion from riding both is I would go with the 390`s for the riding you want to do. For me, personaly, I found the 390`s to be more responsive, more comfortable and easier to tweak to my exact needs through their amazing adustability. Not knocking Ride; like I said I love them too...