Equipment and Media - <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose? Spooky_Bandit - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:00 PM Post subject: <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose?
I've just bought a used Burton Custom and it is the first board i have owned, well chuffed
So now onto the bindings. I am an:
all mountain
intermediate
6'2"
82kg
UK size 10 shoe (boot size TBC)
rider. I know some bindings are offered with a higher back or a flex/stiffness rating but not sure what would be best to go for?
Can anyone recommend a good binding which will offer maximum performance for an intermediate all mountain rider?
Or tell me what i should be looking for in my binding choice?
Thanks in advance you guys...
Matt.
lez_s - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:13 PM Post subject: RE: <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose?
Something like Ride SPI's would be good, but they are on the stiff side.
Pop into your loacl snowboard shop and ask and have a look to get some idea where to start.
lez_s - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:14 PM Post subject: RE: <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose?
I should have asked, how much you looking to spend?
Spooky_Bandit - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:37 PM Post subject: RE: <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose?
Looking around the £175 ish mark i think. I like the look of the Cartel EST's:
http://www.snowboard-asylum.com/cgi-bin ... 7C%7C24%7Clentildal - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:40 PM Post subject: RE: <ADVICE NEEDED> Which bindings to choose?
I'm going with Union this year.
Jamo - Nov 13, 2008 - 02:42 PM Post subject:
When you say boot size TBC, I take you have not bought any yet, if so I would buy your boots first as they are more important, I think that if something like a salomon boot fits your foot best, then I would not get Burton bindings as Salomon boots generally are narrower than Burtons. Any once again boots are more important get them first.
snowgirl1324 - Nov 13, 2008 - 03:49 PM Post subject:
Salomon Relay Pro's...........................nice all over the mountain! I love mine snowgirl1324 - Nov 13, 2008 - 03:55 PM Post subject:
Just looked at your post again..............do you have the Custom EST?
snochick - Nov 13, 2008 - 03:56 PM Post subject:
If the Custom has a 3D stance pattern you can't go for the EST bindings. You'll need an ICS board to fit them.
The Auto binding is great. Very light. I have a pair of them myself............I can't fault them. They will fit on a 3D board not an ICS board.
pablo:snow - Nov 13, 2008 - 04:24 PM Post subject:
you could get the "Burton mission EST private stock" (limited edition) if you have the est version of the custom. only 150 pounds, perfect first pair of binders. plus they look good
if you have the est/ics (single channel in the centre of the board) theres no point getting non est bindings
Grill - Nov 13, 2008 - 08:03 PM Post subject:
If you have a Custom EST i suggest you buy a Turbo Dream + Formulas.
If you have the 3d Custom then you can save a chunk of change and just buy K2 Formulas.
Spooky_Bandit - Nov 14, 2008 - 08:24 AM Post subject:
Thanks guys, its time for me to reveal i do not know what you mean by 3D and EST?
Can someone explain this Burton terminology to me and distinguish against the two?How do i know if i have an EST or a 3D? (please don't heckle me for not knowing already
Matt.
JohnnyBelfast - Nov 14, 2008 - 08:43 AM Post subject:
EST is the binding technology that works in conjunction with ICS (infinite channel system) boards.
3D is the old style screw placements for standard bindings with baseplates.
In simple terms, if you have a board suitable for EST binding it will have 2 channels one under each binding parallel to the boards edge.
3D is standard and you will have individual screw holes in a 1 2 1 2 1 pattern
Spooky_Bandit - Nov 14, 2008 - 09:04 AM Post subject:
Ah i see! I have a 3D board Zip - Nov 14, 2008 - 10:33 AM Post subject:
Union Contacts.
They are all you will ever need (and will probably last you forever as well).
