What are some good bindings?

Question

Im looking for some nice bindings for the park and that i can flex some i dont really ride powder maybe once or twice when im up there but i need them more for the park thanks

Answer 1

flow has some good ones and they're REALLY easy to strap into, actuall there ARE no straps. it has one peice tht comes around the front and then a plastic/metal flap in the back. sounds weird when i describe it but they're nice and i'm always ready to go way before my friends are off the chair

check um out: http://usa.flow.com/bindings/index.html

Answer 2

FLUX, handsdown...all these guys do is make bindings and I think some of the best out there...they just seem to choose not to put that much money into advertising. I gues money goes into research...check out their website www.flux-bindings.com they rate them in all kinds of ways, flex is one of them...i own the Super Emblem Flannel and it is a really great binding...loose enough for jibbin around but even solid when ridin the pow

Answer 3

Missions, or Cartels.  I've never ridden Customs, but I know people who ride pretty well in them.  But, I've heard that the better you get, they're no longer worth it.  I've seen a thread on the Burton message boards (BMB) bashing the Customs.  Some guy made a joke, "Nine out of ten experts believe than Customs are terrible for park.  This is what happened when the tenth one took his Customs to the park: (insert picture of nuclear explosion)."  So yea.  Anyways, I say churn out the money for some Missions, or if you are willing to drop another $30, get the Cartels.  Cartels are stiffer than the missions.  From what I remember, the backs on the Missions flex a lot more than the Cartels.  Part of the reason why the Missions are more of a park binding, and the Cartel is geared toward an aggressive rider.  If you have a bottomless wallet, I've heard that the Triads are just Cartels with  extra padding.

Don't get Flows.  Who cares if it doesn't have straps, it has a moving back that the rest of the binding industry doesn't use.  That's among a truck load of other reasons why not to get Flows.

Anyways, Missions or Cartels.  Missions are more geared for park, but you can surely rock Cartels too.

Answer 4

Burton Cartel

Answer 5

I'm going to agree with this gentlemen above me. I own a pair of the 08 cartels in the winterfresh mismatch color.

NO lie at all the cartels definitely had a big part in improving my riding. I was rocking Burton customs from like 4 years ago and they were fallin apart, the 1st day,  with the cartels I was  180 b/s nosepressin this box @ my local mountain that i had been trying to for like 2 weeks. The high back on the cartels is sick. Its called a "living hinge" you can adjust your FW lean in like 2 seconds.  The responsiveness is just really crazy. They are so fricking cushy. Its like snowboarding on pillows. one more thing.,the gas petal on the cartels is also like a nice squishy soft pillow.  They work great in the park, and all mountain also. I would recommend the Burton Cartels to anyone, and they are on sale right now @ zumiez for 170. DO NOT compromise for cheaper bindings, rob someone, get a second job, go beg for change b/c you will ride Betta once you have the cartels

K2 also came out with a sick pair of bindings this year, Called the auto bindings. Check em out on You tube, they have a little video on there showing how they work, its  a sweet concept.

THe Rome targa bindings are sweet this year, any you can rock them @ 0 degrees lean and that is uncommon these days. Even the cartels @ 0 on the bindings are a positive 3.  Really doesnt make that much difference tho...

The High end ride bindings are also good this year and are virtually indestructible.. Now you have some options dude> Good luck on the hunt and Happy Shredding

Answer 6

Burton Cartel's are awsome for that type of riding. They are great in the park, and on the rest of the mountain, and they are very durable. I have the Burton Mission bindings, and they are awsome, just one problem with them- they are falling apart a little. that is why i would recomend paying the extra 30 or so bucks to get the cartel which is much more durable.

I have also heard that drake bindings are good, but im not sure.

Just go into a shop, and try to find somethin LIGHT WEIGHT, DURABLE LOOKING, and make sure it has a decent structure and strap in system.

Answer 7

Burton Custom, Mission or Cartels, depending on you budget.