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NS cobra board new bindings match

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#1 ·
Looking for new bindings to match with NS Cobra. I currently ride NS Proto HD with Ride Maestro bindings. I really like the Maestro bindings, but was looking for something else for this board. What I don't like are Burton and Union bindings. Have had both and didn't care for either, though I know several that will swear by them. Here's what I'm considering.

Ride Maestro
Salomon Hologram
Rome 390 boss or Targa

The weight of the binding is no concern to me. Comfort and just the right amount of flex/ stiffness does. Looking for suggestions based on experience with. I ride 80% mountain 20% park. Riding usually consists of looking for natural features to ride/pop off.
 
#2 ·
I wouldn't buy the Holograms without demo'ing first. I think they're gonna be a love it or hate it thing.

I'm not a big fan of Ride and their aluminum baseplates, but if you already have a pair of Rides and like them, the Maestros should match the Cobra pretty well.

One binding you don't have listed that I'd throw into the mix is the Flux TT30.
 
#7 ·
I too went back and forth on both those boards. I ended up with the Proto based on flex, true twin and I was finding myself in the park a little more often. I mainly rode my Gnu Billy Goat before getting the Proto. Now I'll probably sell the Gnu since I haven't touched it all year since riding the Proto. I bought the Cobra for $250 brand new at local shop clearancing out . I couldn't pass up the deal really only reason I ended up with it this year, but I wanted both now I have both. Kind of a board whore. Hope to get out on it next weekend
 
#9 · (Edited)
If you already like the Maestro, try Capos. Only slightly stiffer highback, but because it's flat, you still have a lot of tip-tail freedom. The Maestro shouldnt be too different, but perhaps better suited to Proto, while the Capos to the Cobra.

I have the Capos on a similar board and i love them. I got them for a really good price too. They are very light and comfortable, have a very nice agile feeling for park and trees; yet nice and responsive for bombing. I do the same as you ~75% all mtn and 20-25% park.

For some reason the capos do have that "made in china" look, sort of like Rome. But they're good quality (opposed to Burton and Union, which appear of better quality).
 
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