What bindings

[amanxman]

Hey,

I've finally decided to get some Revel8 2009 Revolt "Condor" 105cm Skiboards...

Now I'm stuck on bindings...

Mainly, I don't know whether to go non-release or release. Obviously I don't want to injure myself (because that would hurt, and really suck), but the price jump from what seem like decent non-release ( SnowJam Extreme II Non-Release Skiboard Bindings), up to the cheapest releasables (Spruce 2009 Pro Sport Risers & Release Bindings) of $100 is putting me off..

Should I just put my safety before my wallet?

Or are there other things to consider too?

Is one type more 'reliable', or better performers etc etc... or is it purely personal preference and safety?

Looking at http://www.skiboardsonline.com/html/binding_specs.htm for example, the releasables don't have ratings for speed/power/park, and also dont have any positive/negative adjustment from centre... does all this matter?

Cheers all,
Rob

[tyberesk]

How Tall are you?

Regardless of your height, if you're nervous about your knees then def GO for releasables. I rode nonreleasables on 99, 105, 110s....then last year i tweaked my knee on a front flip, and its been releasables ever since. They've saved me a few times, and i've never had a premature release. You can set releasable bindings back with the spruce powder plate, but i have NEVER set my bindings back. Not many riders have the need to set bindings back unless there on small boards, I know Jason does this on his Tanshos and Allz. Releasable bindings really depend highly on weight and type of riding you will be doing. When I get this information, I think i'll be able to give you a good binding. The DIN is key, and bigger riders and more skilled riders need higher DIN bindings to hold them in making sharper cuts and hitting bigger jumps.

Non-releasables are different. Bombers have the best connection with boards and are the best overall performance and looking bindings. Zeros seem soild, and snowjam extreme IIs are a great introductory-medium binding.


Enjoy your revel8 boards, they're the best boards made in my opinion!

[tyberesk]

II would also like to say that after riding snowjams and line ffpros, and then switching to releasables I didn't notice any effects in park. The only different is the weight, but it isnt that much that it infringes on your riding.

[amanxman]

Hey

Cheers for the replies...

I'm around 6 foot, and around 75kg...

i guess if there is no real noticable difference, i should go for the safety... i guess it's one decision i could regret if i snap my knees in half on non-release...!

Cheers

[amanxman]

I think it'll be the Spruce 2009 Pro Sport Risers & Release Bindings.

For the Pro Prime are just a little out of my budget... and the Pro Sport seem pretty good...

But ive just read this re the Pro Sport...

Shorter length riser is ideal for use with 75cm and 90cm skiboards.

So are they suitable for my 105 Revolts?

[tyberesk]

I think it'll be the Spruce 2009 Pro Sport Risers & Release Bindings.

For the Pro Prime are just a little out of my budget... and the Pro Sport seem pretty good...

They are def a GREAT CHOICE!

[amanxman]

Sweet, done... ordered... whoopwhoop

[Manlenium]

Any setup is good for riding!!:D

[pinkkid]

go release which you did, great!

[mahatma]

amanxman,

Correct setup of release bindings is critical. Too loose and you pre-release. Too tight and you lose the safety advantage. The way I did it was I started with my bindings set to 5 all around, went to the bunny, then to the blues, etc and intentionally stressed them. I bumped up the DIN 1/2 number at a time until I landed comfortably at settings of 7 in the front and 8 in the rear. I find this process to be one of the most important you can undertake. Of course, there are recommended generic starting points and they are good for a start. But, you will definitely want to modify those settings. While it sounds retarded I actually backed things down intentionally in the beginning because the way I see it is the idea is to have just enough tension to hold you on your most aggressive maneuvers and absolutely nothing more. It takes a few outings to nail things down but the process is so very worth the time and effort. You purchased high quality bindings and you are a high quality individual. Give your equipment and body the respect they deserve and you'll be safely tearing it up for years and years to come.