Releasables on Lacroix 125's?

[TheGoudaDoctor]

How tall would you have to be for this wild setup?

[tyberesk]

with releasables it doesnt matter how tall you are?

[mahatma]

TheGoudaDoctor,

My opinion might be a little skewed towards safety as I've had my left knee completely reconstructed twice (arthroscopes stop counting after awhile. It's like going to the dentist - sure it sucks but it's over soon enough). I would suggest releasable bindings for 125's regardless of your sex/height/weight/ability/hair color/Lotto number choices. Something that size will cause incredible torsional stresses if you find yourself in less than optimal situations. You'll want them to shear off at a predetermined setting. When I started skiboarding this past season I set my Spruce Prime Risers to 5 all the way around (front and back) and over time adjusted them as they gave way when I didn't want them to give way. In other words as I became more in tune with what I was doing I slowly adjusted them 1/2 to 1 notch at a time. I now have both boards set at 7 in the front and 8 in the rear. However, from what I've read most recommend setting the front stronger than the back. I think this is one of those areas that personal style and preference come into play. But, you most definitely want them to come off - I can't imagine wanting something that size to be permanently attached.

[valmorel]

I have my heel DIN higher than the toe because it seems to improve performance by increased hold down.

[TheGoudaDoctor]

aight, cool. I was just wondering, I guess. Im probably not gonnna dole out 340 for them, they seem a bit long. From various searches, I take it you have them, mahatma. Do they feel like 125s? Could I ride my glades, powder, jumps? (I dont do rails, bad experience with popping shoulder)?

[valmorel]

I think you would be very surprised just how easy the Longboards are to ride. Dont forget most guys ride skis and the START at around 160!

[mahatma]

TheGoudaDoctor,

I purchased my Lacroix 125's at the end of this past season. They've yet to see snow. I purchased them largely on a review by jjue who's opinion I respect. He said they were incredible carvers and right now that's my thing - carving. Regardless, my Spruce 120's are without a doubt "go anywhere, do anything" devices and if you are on the bubble about going with a long skiboard then I say purchase a set of Spruce 120's. I will go as far as to guarantee you will be happy you did. Make sure to use releasable with them. But, I'd say that for anything over 100. I plan to add a set of Sherpa's to the quiver. After that, I'll be set - well, until jjue writes another review.

Valmorel,

I was at a point I was running 7 all around and one day I was doing my version of hauling butt on what is pretty steep for me - about 32 degrees and my heel was forced out of the binding not once but twice. Both times in carves. I almost shit a Miyata. Anyway, I also tend to skiboard from my heels and concluded that was what was going on - just applying more pressure to the rear. Anyway, bumping it up to 8 in the rear worked well and they still strip off (unfortunately I can tell you that for a fact) at proper times. Over this past season I really hung it out there (always when it was obvious there was no chance of harming someone else) doing things like trying to learn to carry speed and carve in crud, I'd screw the pooch and SNAP - there went a skiboard - instead of a knee or hip. I've never hurt anything but my ego on skiboards.

[SkaFreak]

I ride 130's in all those conditions and love em. They aren't quite as quick to turn, but they're much more stable for me at higher speeds. I wouldn't worry too much about the length if you're a big enough guy to warrant the extra size. I personally am 6'1" 200ish lbs and am more than happy on my Sherpas.

[TheGoudaDoctor]

so dude, if you need releasables, are there any cheap ones? I saw the rossi's in the store, but they costed as much as bombers, and when Im already paying like 340 for the boarrds, I wont have much more cash to spend on bindings...

[TheGoudaDoctor]

oops nvm

[valmorel]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr NO!!!

[TheGoudaDoctor]

what?

[valmorel]

Somethin wierd here. Anyways...........120/125/130 is way too long for fixed bindings. Rossignol Axium bindings are light and hold the boot well. Release safely and can usually be bought at a good price. They are light too. Various models, but you really need a DIN setting that goes up to 10 or above. They rate their bindings this way..........Axium 90 goes to DIN 9, 100 to 10, 120 to 12 etc.

[mahatma]

TheGoudaDoctor,

I understand your position which is why I plugged the Spruce 120's and Valmorel certainly seems to know bindings so I think you can get yourself on a set of long boards pretty reasonably. Please do not sacrifice safety for cost. I mean make sure to get a good set of releasable bindings. I've only used the Spruce Pro Risers. Remember, last season was my first on skiboards. But, absolutely everyone here is willing to help and you appear to have caught one of the bigger fish in Valmorel. It appears the Lacroix's have caught your eye. So, releasable bindings are what is left. I think there are some well known Internet options that can help you manage cost. I say that as the SBOL shop is currently out of releasables.

[TheGoudaDoctor]

Alright, I might check the skiboard superstore, much as I love giving SBOL my business.

[mahatma]

TheGoudaDoctor,

I was thinking along the lines of previously owned or selling new for less than retail type of places.

[TheGoudaDoctor]

Ohhh alright. Besides, I checked the skiboard superstore, and the selection was LAME.

Once I get all my money together, Ill check the classifieds, and possibly eBay.