So, I've been very tempted to pull the trigger on a Burton Genesis as my favourite binding to date, the Escapade is pretty beaten up, and I wouldn't mind having much of the same but a hair stiffer.
But having tried the FASE system, I must admit that it's very tempting to have at least one fast entry binding. And having watched a recent angrysnowboarder video going over the 4 FASE binding coming up, I am interested in the Rome and Bataleon offering. Now I don't think that many people had the chance to spend many days on the FASE versions, so I'd just like to know a bit more about the base models, and what the characteristics, and what you think they are good for.
For reference and comparison purpose, I have used with the Burton Scribe, Escapade, Genesis, Lexa X, Malavitas, Union Ultra, New Force and Nidecker Supermatics (the bold ones are the ones I've spent a lot of time using).
From the reading that I've done so far the Katana is a highly adjustable binding that is on the stiffer side. What is the general opinion on their reliability (does the adjustability affect the reliability)? In terms of stiffness, how does it compare to the bindings I've used before?
On the Japanese catalogue, it looks like there is going to be a Katana and a Katana Stale edition which uses Carbon/Nylon instead of Glass/Nylon in the baseplate (the high back remains the same). I expect the carbon to make the binding stiffer, but how much difference does it make in practice?
And in general, how does the Blaster compare to the Katana? From my reading so far, it seems like it won't be as adjustable, and is a bit softer too. Is it more freestyle oriented than the Blaster, or is it actually the more balanced of the two (with the Katana being more freeride focused). Are the mini-disc the same size as the Katana?
Though I am planning to use those bindings on a Jones W's Flagship, it would be nice if they are versatile to use on a park or groundtrick board. Next season, I plan to work on more flips, rodeos etc. on powder days, but only off smaller natural hits (nothing HUGE). Would that mean does it mean that I should avoid the Katana with a carbon composite baseplate or is it not likely to matter?
I must admit that I am -curious- about bindings with a carbon composite baseplate (kind of regret not getting a Burton Genesis X when it was available), but I don't know if it is something that I would benefit or hinder my riding.
Anyway, I'll appreciate as much information as I can get on those two bindings (so far I've read a fair bit about the Katana but know very little about the Blaster).
Thanks!
But having tried the FASE system, I must admit that it's very tempting to have at least one fast entry binding. And having watched a recent angrysnowboarder video going over the 4 FASE binding coming up, I am interested in the Rome and Bataleon offering. Now I don't think that many people had the chance to spend many days on the FASE versions, so I'd just like to know a bit more about the base models, and what the characteristics, and what you think they are good for.
For reference and comparison purpose, I have used with the Burton Scribe, Escapade, Genesis, Lexa X, Malavitas, Union Ultra, New Force and Nidecker Supermatics (the bold ones are the ones I've spent a lot of time using).
From the reading that I've done so far the Katana is a highly adjustable binding that is on the stiffer side. What is the general opinion on their reliability (does the adjustability affect the reliability)? In terms of stiffness, how does it compare to the bindings I've used before?
On the Japanese catalogue, it looks like there is going to be a Katana and a Katana Stale edition which uses Carbon/Nylon instead of Glass/Nylon in the baseplate (the high back remains the same). I expect the carbon to make the binding stiffer, but how much difference does it make in practice?
And in general, how does the Blaster compare to the Katana? From my reading so far, it seems like it won't be as adjustable, and is a bit softer too. Is it more freestyle oriented than the Blaster, or is it actually the more balanced of the two (with the Katana being more freeride focused). Are the mini-disc the same size as the Katana?
Though I am planning to use those bindings on a Jones W's Flagship, it would be nice if they are versatile to use on a park or groundtrick board. Next season, I plan to work on more flips, rodeos etc. on powder days, but only off smaller natural hits (nothing HUGE). Would that mean does it mean that I should avoid the Katana with a carbon composite baseplate or is it not likely to matter?
I must admit that I am -curious- about bindings with a carbon composite baseplate (kind of regret not getting a Burton Genesis X when it was available), but I don't know if it is something that I would benefit or hinder my riding.
Anyway, I'll appreciate as much information as I can get on those two bindings (so far I've read a fair bit about the Katana but know very little about the Blaster).
Thanks!
