[LUV2snowboard]

Hello SBF,

I just bough a 2022 Rossignol XV Snowboard 163 and looking for bindings. I only ride resort groomers on icy days and tree runs on powder days..I do not jump, park, pipe... At 53 yrs old, I just like to ride like I'm driving a Cadillac. I also like to sit in lodge and drink beer but not sure that is a factor.

I'm size 9 boot
I weight 225lbs

I know so many options and I know everyone has their favorite. I'm highly considering Jones Mercury. I really like the idea the straps can swap sides to adjust for powder days and icy groomer days.

I don't need precision but I need response for tree runs.

I'm highly considering Jones Mercury. From some reviews I understand the straps can swap sides to give to more/less stiffness for when I ride ice/powder. Runner up would be Burton Genesis as they use "like riding a Cadillac" in their marketing. I want more of a PlugnPlay so I don't need so many adjustments as I will just confuse myself.

 

[Rip154]

Mercury works.

 

[Board Doctor]

I tried the Genesis X on a Rossignol Krypto and absolutely hated it. The Reflex base had way too much flex for a board that stiff. They ride nice on a board that's a 7, but I wouldn't put them on a stiffer board.

 

[LUV2snowboard]

I tried the Genesis X on a Rossignol Krypto and absolutely hated it. The Reflex base had way too much flex for a board that stiff. They ride nice on a board that's a 7, but I wouldn't put them on a stiffer board.

That's what I was afraid of.

 

[Board Doctor]

I've never done the skate tech, largely because I like to rotate my high backs, but the Mercury does sound good.

I'm riding the Rome Cleavers on my daily now, which have a decent response and dampness. The Bataleon Astro FULL wrap look like they'd be a similar alternative (a bit more cushy, without as many adjustments).

 

[edjwen1]

Hello SBF,

I just bough a 2022 Rossignol XV Snowboard 163 and looking for bindings. I only ride resort groomers on icy days and tree runs on powder days..I do not jump, park, pipe... At 53 yrs old, I just like to ride like I'm driving a Cadillac. I also like to sit in lodge and drink beer but not sure that is a factor.

I'm size 9 boot
I weight 225lbs

I know so many options and I know everyone has their favorite. I'm highly considering Jones Mercury. I really like the idea the straps can swap sides to adjust for powder days and icy groomer days.

I don't need precision but I need response for tree runs.

I'm highly considering Jones Mercury. From some reviews I understand the straps can swap sides to give to more/less stiffness for when I ride ice/powder. Runner up would be Burton Genesis as they use "like riding a Cadillac" in their marketing. I want more of a PlugnPlay so I don't need so many adjustments as I will just confuse myself.

I have the Jones Mercury now and they definitely work and offer solid ride, however, for some reason I found them "slightly" worse than my older Now Drives. Maybe just haven't ridden on the Now in a while and playing mind games with myself since the two bindings very similar, but found the Drives to be slightly more powerful/responsive. But I rode both the Mercury and the Drives with the hard bushing and worked well. Definitely want a responsive binding with a XV.

 

[Rip154]

Highback on the drive is a little stiffer yes.

 

[LUV2snowboard]

I bought the Jones Mercury. so will let you know how it works out. Riding next Friday.

 

[Scalpelman]

I have flow nx2 on my XV. Seems well paired. Very comfy and responsive as fuck.


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[edjwen1]

I bought the Jones Mercury. so will let you know how it works out. Riding next Friday.

Nice man you'll have a good time on it for sure. Skatetech is definitely legit and makes a difference. You may not notice immediately while riding but after you swap bindings you definitely notice the difference and it seems less lively/responsive. Hard to go back to any other binding after riding with those.