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rob_arthur 
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Post subject: What Bindings to go for?
 Posted: Jun 29, 2009 - 06:23 PM
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hi there.
im looking for some advice on a set of bindings to go with my new k2 darkstar board i got the other day.
i enjoy riding a bit of everything. mountain and a bit of park if i can master it lol.
any recommendations would be great. i know there isnt much out there as its kinda out of season but any help would be great.
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danish_and_pretzels
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Posted: Jun 29, 2009 - 06:41 PM
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yo man, yeah your right most shops have got bugger all in stock this time of year now
but just to let you know we will be having our 2009/2010 stock in soon in TSA and we will have the majority of our bindings in demo. so u can try a range out and see what suits you best.
my tip is dont go for something your mate has or something someone recomends as that might be wicked for them but not neccessarily right for you.
And definatley look at smaller brands like flux or union as they offer a lot more for your money compared to your bigger more corperate brands such as burton ride k2 etc
just pop into a store and ask about demo stuff and try some out for yourself man! |
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Posted: Jun 29, 2009 - 06:52 PM
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| K2 Formula or Auto are money. Raiden 0 and Wiig aren't bad either. Salomon Chiefs are good too. |
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Posted: Jun 29, 2009 - 08:18 PM
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danish_and_pretzels wrote:
yo man, yeah your right most shops have got bugger all in stock this time of year now
but just to let you know we will be having our 2009/2010 stock in soon in TSA and we will have the majority of our bindings in demo. so u can try a range out and see what suits you best.
my tip is dont go for something your mate has or something someone recomends as that might be wicked for them but not neccessarily right for you.
And definatley look at smaller brands like flux or union as they offer a lot more for your money compared to your bigger more corperate brands such as burton ride k2 etc
just pop into a store and ask about demo stuff and try some out for yourself man!
thanks a lot for that. i bought my board from the TSA at xscape in mk and the guy there was spot on and did say that a lot of new stock will be coming in soon. so i may just stick to the rental boards till the new stock comes in. |
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russ74
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Posted: Jun 29, 2009 - 09:11 PM
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I'm in the same boat mate!
does anyone know of any difference in the 09 and 10 union force bindings? basically i've managed to find a set on sale in the states after shipping and tax etc they will cost about the same as a new pair here, (maybe abit less) am i better off waiting for the new one's to land or should i buy these bear in mind i have a shiny new board and no bindings |
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rob_arthur
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Posted: Jun 30, 2009 - 11:24 AM
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| same here new board and no bindings i really want to try it out. im going up tomorrow morning for a few hours. but rental board it is then. |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2009 - 08:49 PM
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If it helps, I'm looking for bindings and after a fair bit of reading the consensus seems to be Union Forces, K2 Auto or Rome Targas for all mountain freestyle (from what I've seen so far at least).
For 09/10, the Forces are £170, Autos £150 and I ahven't seen a price for the Targas yet. (Last season they were selling around £180 and there may be anything up to a 30% price increase over last year...)
Hope that helps! |
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Posted: Jun 30, 2009 - 11:36 PM
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Branny
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Posted: Jul 01, 2009 - 04:19 AM
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Posted: Jul 03, 2009 - 03:30 AM
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Salomon's Relay Pro's are still the best bindings I have ridden and would recommend checking them out. However they do have the worst washers in the world and the bindings come loose alot  But they are worth the hassle! you could proberly buy some better washers if you cba with it 
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Posted: Jul 03, 2009 - 07:45 AM
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| Another vote for Salomon Relays, the Pros are prob the best match for your board. I've been riding the Thrusters for the past 2 years and they are the most comfortable bindings I've tried, never had any washer problems. |
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Posted: Jul 17, 2009 - 04:57 PM
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| Relays are terrible. I can't believe I rode them for almost two seasons. They lack so much feel and precision you might as well ride old school Flows. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2009 - 08:18 AM
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| ^ lies. They are sick bindings. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2009 - 09:46 AM
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I'm riding the '08 K2 Autos and I like them a lot.
The toe strap tightens itself when you do up the heel strap, so strapping in & out is a bit quicker and a bit less hassle - ideal if you're sessioning a short run (or you're at Xscape).
Nice feel and plenty adjustable too.
Only downside is mine are starting to fray a bit on the highback, where I push my back foot in and out. |
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Posted: Jul 20, 2009 - 10:03 AM
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Rome 390's are my weapons  |
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