Sean C wrote:
Arvin,

If I may ask you a question in line with the OP...I have a Salomon Link with
K2 v10 plasma bindings that is a great for my freeriding. (See thread from
rss here http://tinyurl.com/yz2ctq). What advantage would I get from
'upgrading' my bindings to something like the Nidecker 900? Less chatter?
Less fatigue?

Thanks for your time!

Sean C

I'm not as familiar with the K2 strap line (About ten years ago, I did
ride K2 Clickers, Clicker HB Pro, and Clicker Magmas), but if I recall
the v10 is their midrange plastic binding ($150-180). Yes, you will get
less vibration which will mean less fatigue, but type of snow
conditions you ride in make a big difference too - it will be most
noticeable icy or scrapped hardpack, or refrozen crud. The taller,
stiffer highback will really let you put some power into your heelside
turns, which traditionally is the weaker side for most riders.

I think you will feel that you will have a lot of power and smoothness
in your turns.

"lonerider" wrote in message
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Dr. Noisewater wrote:
I am 6' 3" 220lbs, so big guy, with big feet. I would say I'm probably
after a good all-terrain binding. Mostly resort powder riding. I'm
never in the the pipe, and only occasionaly ride any parks. The only
specialized riding I do is occasional backcountry trips, and even then
it isn't terribly extreme.

Ok, then for you I recommend the following

Nidecker 900 - a excellent carver, very stiff and responsive with a
carbon highback ... it will be a worlds of a difference compared to
your custom. The built in dampening system will soak up chop and
chatter when you hit icy ruts and crud. The built in riser will give
you more leverage and help avoid boot drag (its almost as tall as a
palmer plate). The 800 Pros don't have the tall carbon highback and are
a little bit cheaper.

For slightly cheaper options, I would go with something like the Ride
EX or any of the Salomon SPX series.

I personally wouldn't recommend Burton bindings to you at your
weight... they are pricey and have a tendency to break (a tradeoff they
make for reduced weight). Burton's replacement policy is great, but if
you are doing backcountry riding... having a broken binding sucks. I
also most of the models as flexy models designed for freestyle... with
the old P1HD or P1Carbon and C14/C60 as the noted exceptions (if you
can get those go for it).