 Poster: A snowHead
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Due to my Drakes' metal heel hoop snapping & an ongoing warranty discussion I think I need some new bindings on my next trip. I've been out of the loop of shiny new board kit for a while as I don't believe all the marketing cowdoo but what should I be looking for?
Capstraps? Burton Missions?
(I've a history of not liking Burton product as its easy to break including some boots I rejected in the shop as the speedzone lacing snapped when I was just trying them on)
Heavy bloke, mid-stiff freeride binding needed . I've snapped both plastic and metal bindings. Don't really use forward lean
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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No idea, only had the one set myself, just pick some based on bling value 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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salomon relays are impressive this year, salomon spx 45s are good budget ones, both have cap straps that can be used as normal toe straps. Burton custom are good (I have them and havent broken a thing on them)
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One word: FLOW...
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Two Words :- NO FLOW
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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three words; not this again
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i have missions and like them. i've done a week so far, and a week in shitty rental gear so not to much to compare them to. i tend to break sports gear quite a bit, but haven't managed to break the missions yet.
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I had Drake F60s, then changed to some early Burton Missions with capstraps.
Currently riding C60s from a couple of years ago. I am very pleased with them.
No problems with them breaking.
I believe I can change them to a std toe strap, but I haven't done this as I like the caps.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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On a serious note, Flows are very strong and may suit you if you're heavy and put a lot of pressure through your bindings. I'm a bit over enthusiastic and mine never seems to hint at giving up.
Head bindings seem to get the thumbs up, even if they are underrated. Cheap too and they look snazzy as hell.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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What about the K2 Autos?
Speaking to a chap in Revolutionz in Norwich the other day that was raving about them.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I've got a pair of Burton Mission's.
Only used them for about 4 weeks boarding... but nothings fallen off them yet  (fingers crossed I haven't jinxed them for next week!)
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Update - got the Missions. Not so keen on the pimp purple/white faux leather but theres nothing that can't be improved by duct tape.
Only used them 1 day but nice and burly so far and I do like the capstrap.
Given my track record with Burtonsthey'll probably disintegrate next time I use them but I've laways got he 48 hr warranty now.
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You know it makes sense.
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On a serious note, Flows are very strong and may suit you if you're heavy and put a lot of pressure through your bindings. I'm a bit over enthusiastic and mine never seems to hint at giving up.
Head bindings seem to get the thumbs up, even if they are underrated. Cheap too and they look snazzy as hell. |
I can add weight (ho ho!) to Specialman's point about Flows. My Flow M9s seem to take whatever power I can exert on them (quite a bit if I turn sharply as I'm ~115kg).
A boarding partner-in-crime of mine has Head bindings which he has had no complaints about til our recent trip to Austria, when they had a tendency to ice up, so the ratchet mechanism didn't always hold - which was a bit alarming. Not specific to Head though, I think all 2-strap bindings can get like this sometimes.
I'm recommending Flows all the way...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Flows ... love em ... say no more ... no more to be said ... 
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Poster: A snowHead
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It's all about Union Bindings guys & girls!!!!! i've got a set of Union Force bindings, super light, super comfy oodles of effort gone into 'em and no more expensive!, what more can you ask for than a company that just make bindings? what's good enough for Danny Kass is good enough for me.... nuff said.
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