Snowboard Boots vs. Snowboard Bindings?
Posted on October 4th, 2009 by admin
I have recently upgraded my snowboard from a 5150 vice package with boots and bindings to a Burton Twin with no bindings or boots. I have 400 dollars to spend and would like to upgrade either my boots or bindings. Which would you say is more important? And i am not asking how to buy medium quality boots and bindings for 400, im settling for nothing less than the best.
Focus on the boots bro. If your feet are hurting the entire time you’re shredding then what fun’s that? lol $400 is plenty enough to get some good bindings and boots though, so you’re covered pretty well. As far as boots go, check out the new Burton Rulers for $200. They’re an awesome and innovative boot. I own em and let me tell you man, they’re awesome. You can get those bad lads on FAST so you’re not sitting in a warm house sweating in all your gear trying to get your boots on. Simple pull on a cord one side to tighten the foot laces and another pull on the other side of the boot’s cord to tighten up the shin area. The quickness that these boots can fasten up is all thanks to the Speed Zone lacing system they have, which is a small cord that runs through all the eyelets on the boot. The two ends of the cord come out on each side of the boot at the top and have a handle on them. Don’t be fooled though, this thin cord is capable of suspending a 300 lbs man, so it’s tough. It also has an air cushion in the heel to provide a plush, smooth ride and lessen blows when hitting jumps. IT’s definitely worth checking out and at $200, it’s really not a bad buy. And it’s always a good idea to keep the brands of both your boots and bindings the same, just because the companies produce the two to ride best when together because they’ll form to eachother better than two different brands will. But it’s usually not that big of a deal to intermix brands. But I suggest checking out Burton bindings too. I love the way they’re designed. If you look at Burton bindings compared to other brands, you’ll see that the pivoting hinge (where its anchored on the frame) for the highback is much more forward than the other brand. This allows it more flex and response while making it stronger over all. It’s just awesome. Check out everything at www.Burton.com and take a peek at Burton bindings like Freestyle, Custom, Mission, and Cartel, all around $200 as well, with spectacular designs. Good luck man.
October 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
If you seriously won’t settle for last season’s boots/bindings (they don’t change them that much within one season) then I say go for the boots.
Bad boots can ruin your whole day on the mountain.
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October 4th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
look at the ride bindings. they in my eyes are the best at about 300 bucks
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October 4th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Burton and 5150 make excellecnt binding for good prices and for boots vans or burtons!! hope i helped good luck!!
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October 4th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Focus on the boots bro. If your feet are hurting the entire time you’re shredding then what fun’s that? lol $400 is plenty enough to get some good bindings and boots though, so you’re covered pretty well. As far as boots go, check out the new Burton Rulers for $200. They’re an awesome and innovative boot. I own em and let me tell you man, they’re awesome. You can get those bad lads on FAST so you’re not sitting in a warm house sweating in all your gear trying to get your boots on. Simple pull on a cord one side to tighten the foot laces and another pull on the other side of the boot’s cord to tighten up the shin area. The quickness that these boots can fasten up is all thanks to the Speed Zone lacing system they have, which is a small cord that runs through all the eyelets on the boot. The two ends of the cord come out on each side of the boot at the top and have a handle on them. Don’t be fooled though, this thin cord is capable of suspending a 300 lbs man, so it’s tough. It also has an air cushion in the heel to provide a plush, smooth ride and lessen blows when hitting jumps. IT’s definitely worth checking out and at $200, it’s really not a bad buy. And it’s always a good idea to keep the brands of both your boots and bindings the same, just because the companies produce the two to ride best when together because they’ll form to eachother better than two different brands will. But it’s usually not that big of a deal to intermix brands. But I suggest checking out Burton bindings too. I love the way they’re designed. If you look at Burton bindings compared to other brands, you’ll see that the pivoting hinge (where its anchored on the frame) for the highback is much more forward than the other brand. This allows it more flex and response while making it stronger over all. It’s just awesome. Check out everything at http://www.Burton.com and take a peek at Burton bindings like Freestyle, Custom, Mission, and Cartel, all around $200 as well, with spectacular designs. Good luck man.
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October 4th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I am not gonna write alot.. But just trying to get the votes more on the boots side. If you have shitty boots u r gonna be miserable if u try and ride all day. Definitely go with the boots for this season then next season maybe buy some bindings. Bindings dont change that often anyways. You should be fine with them as long as they are not the shitty plastic/rubber that break easily.
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