What is the deal with Bindings

[slimjim]

I am trying to decide what to buy for my first set of skiboards as a recent convert from Boarding. Leaving the whole LINE supporting the industry thing to one side I was tempted to get LINE boards and the reactor binding because in my mind ski's have releasable bindings period. What I learn is that skiboards do not have releasable bindings and indeed most people seem to be totally against the releasable bindings.

What is the story and science behind not playing safe and using a binding that can save your legs for the next season and prevent that undignified strapped in headfirst trip down the mountain between two guys in red?

Whilst I am asking, what binding would you all recommend I put on either the MIX Fusion or MIX BW'?

Tommy, my order depends on these answers ;)

[kirk]

Since skiboards are so short, the torsion on your leg in a fall isn't nearly like a fall on skis. In general, its more like falling on a pair of skates.

Personally, I like non release because you dont have to go chasing your boards all around the mountian. If you're taking risks and falling a lot, it gets annoying to have to chase them down after every fall.

I would reccomend the Mix Phioka binding. It is very good. If you really want releasables, although, id say put the spruce riser on it.

I don't know if cost is an issue, but you could get two pairs of almost any other skiboard for the price of the line boards with the reactor.

[Greco]

I personally use non release bindings but what I tell people is if you are at all concerned by the fact that your bindings don't release then you should use releasable bindings. It's probably not safe or enjoyable to be preoccupied with injuring yourself while your riding.
A Clear mind = A Fun time.
So, it boils down to what is going to allow you to enjoy your riding experience more.
A few seasons ago there really were no good releasable solutions. Then Jeff Singer made the Riser. We've been selling the Riser and Salomon releasable bindings for over 1 season now and we've never had a complaint or a return. They are a great solution because you really can't tell the difference from non release bindings until they release. (and they work with all standard 4 hole skiboards)
The only real downside to releasable is they are slightly heavier than non release bindings. Because of this most people who ride terrain parks stick with non release bindings.

Email or call us if you want more info:

Greco
Rider / Owner - Skiboardsonline.com
888.819.2492
info@skiboardsonline.com

Link to the spruce riser and bindings (http://www.skiboardsonline.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SBOL&Product_Code=spruce_riser&Category_Code=spruce)

[tommy]

i can only reply quickly as im busy, but the releaseables are alot heavier than non release, oh yeh can someone give me an example of how you can break your leg with non release.... chars

[shantz24]

you could easily break your leg since your have long things hanging off your feet to catch the snow. but the first time i skiied i rented skis and they were set to release with any fall they told me. welp, i went down a black diamond and rolled/tumbled down most of it and the bindings never released and that was with 150cm skis. ive seen alot of nasty falls on skis where they didnt release. i wasnt hurt but i choose to ride non-release because release doesnt always work.

[slimjim]

Non-Release binding seems to be the order of the day although I would love to hear more peoples thoughts. One thing that would be good to see on this site is a review on bindings with recomendations for use etc.

How about the question regards MIX Fusion and MIX BW's. Given this is my first year on skiboards(6 years on a snowboard already), I am about 5' 10" 80kgs and love a bit of speed down the piest as well as getting to grips off-piste.