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Drake Bindings vs...
If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what would
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Drake Bindings vs...
Ride or Drake
I use Rides, but would consider Drakes. -T "QT" wrote in message . .. If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what would you choose? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.592 / Virus Database: 375 - Release Date: 2/18/2004 |
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Drake Bindings vs...
Drakes (without a doubt almost)
"T" wrote in message ... Ride or Drake I use Rides, but would consider Drakes. -T "QT" wrote in message . .. If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what would you choose? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.592 / Virus Database: 375 - Release Date: 2/18/2004 |
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Drake Bindings vs...
I have Rides and my buddy has Drakes. My highbacks stand a little
straighter with no forward lean on while the Drakes seem to have built in forward lean (which I don't prefer) |
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Drake Bindings vs...
If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what
would you choose? You might be able to narrow the list down by bringing your boots to the store, trying them with each binding, and seeing which ones fit well in the binding and which ones have the most comfortable straps. I bought Salomon bindings a few years back because, even though they're rather lacking in features (like enough highback rotation and the ability to move the heel cup relative to the mounting position), at the time they had more comfortable straps than anything else I tried. If you've got tough feet that never feel strap pain, pick based on features and price... but keep in mind that cool features don't matter if your feet hurt! FWIW I found Burton straps really uncomfortable but the most recent Burton binding I've demoed was a 2001 model. They've had three years to improve on them. Mike T |
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Drake Bindings vs...
I'd reccomend Drake first and Ride as a good second.
I agree that you should take in your boots and see what bindins fit them best. I did have some issues getting my Ride Czar boots to fit in my Drakes, thought I did get a good fit after some work. (I have a size 9 boot and a Medium binding) I have the Drake Axis Limited bindings, and my experience with them as been great. I haven't used the Ride bindings, but they were a consideration when I was buying. I too have found that Burton straps are quite uncomfortable, which was a important factor when I was selecting a binding because I have a high instep which a bad strap would cause alot of pain for me. Make sure that you put on your boots in the store, and then strap into a binding and keep it on for a bit of time to see if the straps generate any pressure points. |
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Drake Bindings vs...
"QT" wrote in message ...
If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what would you choose? I have Drake Matrix bindings (03/04 model), and I am very happy with them. I also considered Ride, but in the end chose Drakes (after trying each on). |
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Drake Bindings vs...
plus the freestyles break all the time..
Mike T wrote: If you had a choice between Drake Bindings, Burtons and Rides, what would you choose? You might be able to narrow the list down by bringing your boots to the store, trying them with each binding, and seeing which ones fit well in the binding and which ones have the most comfortable straps. I bought Salomon bindings a few years back because, even though they're rather lacking in features (like enough highback rotation and the ability to move the heel cup relative to the mounting position), at the time they had more comfortable straps than anything else I tried. If you've got tough feet that never feel strap pain, pick based on features and price... but keep in mind that cool features don't matter if your feet hurt! FWIW I found Burton straps really uncomfortable but the most recent Burton binding I've demoed was a 2001 model. They've had three years to improve on them. Mike T |
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