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Equipment and Media - Bindings
Amroach - Jul 31, 2007 - 08:44 PM
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I'm going look for a my own first pair of bindings tomorrow, and i was wondering: firstly is the any major difference in the plastic and metal/carbon bases on the binding and what are the pro and cons of those,
second does any one know of anything i should look out for when shopping for bindings anything that makes them good or bad.
thanks for any help 
far_from_normal - Jul 31, 2007 - 09:34 PM
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here comes another flow argument
specialyblended - Jul 31, 2007 - 09:43 PM
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Some people love metal and others hate it - me i dont like the way a metal base plate doesnt flex with the board, kinda fights the natural flex in my opinion, and lacks feel.
Take your boots with you to make sure they fit in - all boots will fit in all bindings, but some fit better than others - most makes of bindings come in different sizes so make sure you buy the right ones for your bots, and also check they will fit your board, al ot of large bindings are too wide on the baseplate for narrow boards - e.g a large Burton binding is too wide for a Burton 7 board- don be seduced into buying a stupidly stiff hi end binding, as if you are not at a riding level to appreciate it they will only cause you grief.
Personally i would go with any binding by Salomon, Rome or Union - had too many burtons fall apart on me up the hill.
Amroach - Jul 31, 2007 - 09:48 PM
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yeah I've been looking at the rome stuff quite a bit, im a bit worried about plastic bases breaking easily tho but they are cheaper
specialyblended - Jul 31, 2007 - 09:57 PM
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Metal bends and plastic breaks - its a rock and a hard place - however most bindings are built to take a lot of abuse, so i wouldnt worry about breaking them - in fact most 'plastic' bindings use advanced composites, and are stronger and have more give than metal.
To break a modern binding you have to be doing some serious sh1t - it is more likely to be a highback snapping if caught under a chairlift than anything else. If you are still relatively new i wouldnt worry about breaking your bindings.
Just make sure you put your boots on and strap teh binding on - check the buckels dont dig i uncomfatably and that the straps fit nice and everything is nice and comfy ready for a day up the hill
specialman - Jul 31, 2007 - 10:10 PM
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I agree with what Speciallyblended recommends. I bought bindings and then boots over the net, foudn they didn't fit properly together so bought new boots to fit the bindings... and now I've gone and bought Flows and think my boots aren't right for me after all!!
Definitely go to a biggish shop that has good stock to test things out. Wish I had my brain in gear at the time!! Doh!!
tumbledown - Aug 01, 2007 - 07:22 AM
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Hi,
Have a look at the Rome 390s. I got a pair a couple of months ago and they are brilliant. Lots of adjustment, metal frame and a reasonable price.
Good luck.
two-seasons - Aug 01, 2007 - 09:08 AM
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Check out our range of bindings at - www.twoseasons.co.uk.
All have been riden and tested by all levels of rider from beginner to advanced, if you need to aska specific question, just give us a shout. 
ATG-ATB - Aug 02, 2007 - 10:39 AM
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specialyblended wrote:
a lot of large bindings are too wide on the baseplate for narrow boards - e.g a large Burton binding is too wide for a Burton 7 board
I ride a Seven with Large Missions, not had any problems!
specialyblended wrote:
had too many burtons fall apart on me on the hill
Burton bingings really suck! I've broken three straps and lost two highback bolts. Everyone I know who bought 06/07 have snapped a strap!
Bampot - Aug 02, 2007 - 11:05 AM
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Technine MFM Pro`s.......the best by far
phil+nikki - Aug 02, 2007 - 11:15 AM
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i have 06/07 burton custom brews and have not snapped a strap
i would only use flow bindings with flow boots, tried them with my old 32's boots and were rubbish fit.
salomon, union or....mmm ....nope thats it, thats what bindings would attract my pennies
snopimp - Aug 02, 2007 - 12:46 PM
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use 06/07 cusom brew,no problems got northwave 5 boots fit snug as a bug in a rug.plus the green bindings look dope they come with a bottle opener aswell...sweet 