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Newbie Bindings Question
I'm real new to sport of snowboarding after skiing for some 35 years
(I'm 44), decidind it's about time to see what this sport is all about. I'm a windsurfer (sailboarder) so being "locked" to a board and stearing via heels and toes in nothing new for me, and I'm stoked to give it shot! My questions deals with binding "lingo". I heard of stepins, clickers, and flow bindings. Can someone give me a quick lesson in termonology and what is recommended for a beginner? Thanks, Joe |
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My questions deals with binding "lingo". I heard of stepins, clickers, and flow bindings. Can someone give me a quick lesson in termonology and what is recommended for a beginner? Most bindings have two straps which tighten down with a ratchet, these are by far the most popular type. Step-ins are a type where the boot clips into the binding much like a ski binding, hence popular with crossover skiers but are quite heavy and restricted to the compatable boot as there are a few different systems. Clickers are one such proprietary system and have just been discontinued. Flow bindings are similar to a windsurfing footstrap in that the foot is slipped in to the single strap from the back. The highback then folds up into position to lock the foot in place. Easy to use and works with any boots (pretty much). Most people go with straps (inc 99% of pros) but look at www.flow.com and try them if you like the look. |
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Step-ins are a type where the boot clips into
the binding much like a ski binding, hence popular with crossover skiers but are quite heavy and restricted to the compatible boot as there are a few different systems. Clickers are one such proprietary system and have just been discontinued. Clickers were actually very light, and the Clickers with Highbacks performed very well. IMHO it's a shame they are gone. If you go to K2's site, it shows they are still making the "flat" Clickers though. I will agree that the biggest problem with step-ins is that you can only choose from a narrow selection of boots, which is bad because the three most important things when choosing a boot are fit, fit and fit. Most people go with straps (inc 99% of pros) I like to caution that basing equipment choices on what the pros ride is usually not a good idea. First of all, their equipment is usually specific to what they do in competitions, and not what you are doing; second, the pros could have custom-made boards finished to look like board XYZ that their sponsor is selling them as riding on. I always reccomend making boots your #1 purchase, and only buy a step-ion system if you would have bought the boots anyways based on comfort. Mike T |
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Newbie Bindings Question
"Mike T" wrote in message
... Step-ins are a type where the boot clips into the binding much like a ski binding, hence popular with crossover skiers but are quite heavy and restricted to the compatible boot as there are a few different systems. Clickers are one such proprietary system and have just been discontinued. Clickers were actually very light, and the Clickers with Highbacks performed very well. [snip] As far as step-in soft systems are concerned - most people don't like them and as has already been pointed out they limit your boot choice. I had the opportunity to ride for a weekend with a fellow who had Flows - while not step in, they work very well and quickly compared to normal strap bindings. The binding consists of a sort of sleeve for the front of the boot, adjustable for size at four corners, plus the highback which is held in place by a lever and cable system. You slide your foot into the sleeve, lever up the back and you're good to go. It works much slicker than you'd expect, and my friend reports the bindings as comfortable. The Intec and FAST step-in systems work very well for hard boots, if those interest you at all. Unlike the soft systems, the hard systems are a retrofit to the boot itself and work with most modern snowboard-specific hard boots. I would never go back to conventional toe-clip plate bindings. Neil |
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Newbie Bindings Question
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:42:29 GMT, (Joe Blanchard)
allegedly wrote: My questions deals with binding "lingo". I heard of stepins, clickers, and flow bindings. Can someone give me a quick lesson in termonology and what is recommended for a beginner? Joe, check out the group FAQ via the link below. It covers most of this stuff. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow - Securing your e-mail The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://rssFAQ.org/ |
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Newbie Bindings Question
Well, I'm probably not the best to give advice, as I've been snowboarding for 2
years. But I've been windsurfing for 20 years. But go with the standard strap bindings. Clickers have a metal piece on the bottom of the boot , that clicks into the plate on the board, but this can get clogged with snow. Flows have the front strap set from what I understand and then you slip your foot in, and just buckle the second strap. Regular bindings work just fine, and I think are best when first starting. The main reason I answered your question was to comment on windsurfing and snowboarding. ..Snowboarding is much easier to learn, that being said, the first day is tough, but as many have commented, the learning curve is steep. Only my second year, and I'm really loving the feeling of " surfing the mountain" Unfortunately, windsurfing skills don't help much, except for the balance aspect, but the addiction can be almost as strong. I wish I had taken snowboarding up years ago...I'm 58.. Paul |
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