# Snowboard Binding Recomendations
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [August 20, 2009, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362 "2009-08-20T05:57:55Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/1 "2009-08-20T05:57:55Z")
Ok guys,
Seeing I got my board stolen at the end of last season I need to get some new gear. I already know what board I’m getting, I’m ordering that in like a week or 2 (Lib-Tech Dark Series 161W-C2BTX).
But I’m not sure what I want for bindings… I’m looking at something high-end; I figure I’m spending almost $700 on a board, I might as well put a good binding on it.
Was looking at the Burton CO2 bindings, although they are $$$$…
But I’m looking for recomendations on a higher-end binding.
I do mostly free-riding with some park mixed in once in a great while; I will be doing multiple trips to VT as well as CO/UT this year to ride.
I wear a size 12 boot (Burton Shaun White original release).
Yeam said to look at Flow Bindings, but they seem to be more inline with the low-mid level bindings rather than the higher end.
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/2 "2009-08-20T06:01:50Z")
What type of flex do you prefer? Usually free-riders prefer stiffer bindings.
It’s more important that you find something that fits your boot well, and is comfortable, than to worry about how much money you’re spending. Typically, more expensive means stiffer though.
Personally, I would get Burton Bindings with the toe-cap strap. Other than that, I have heard that Flow bindings are comfy, but a little on the heavy side.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/3 "2009-08-20T06:05:10Z")
come on we talked about this, go talk to the guys at buffalo boards, and im sure they will point you in the direction of flux. they are sick bindings and very comfy, all they do is focus on bindings, they dont no produce snowboards, boots, goggles…etc. they just do bindings, so all there money goes into producing the best quality they can get!
i love the pair i have and would not think of going with anything else right now!
these are the ones i have.
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/4 "2009-08-20T07:22:52Z")
My bad, keep thinking Flow for some reason, not Flux…
And we did talk, but I’m still getting input from more than one person 😛
I was riding an Option Signature 163, with Ride SPi Bindings… so I’m now going with a completely different board style, but still want something compariable or better bindings. I do like the “stiffer” bindings though (Personal preference); but I don’t want something that’s heavy as hell either.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/5 "2009-08-20T07:54:56Z")
what did they have to say about the flux bindings? or did you not ask them at the shop? i forgot the kids name whose dad owns the store, but yeah, if you talk to all of them at the shop im sure you will get some good input on any binding that are out there. the one kid is a very outstanding rider, and personally i would take a lot into consideration with what he says due to testing everything there is out there and buying the stuff they find the be the best out there.
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/6 "2009-08-20T07:58:58Z")
I’m 99% sure they’re not even open yet… kinda early for them to open… think it’s normally Labor Day weekend or later.
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### Author:  [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/7 "2009-08-20T08:07:57Z")
Burton bindings are over priced garbage along with any plastic binding. Save the plastic for dildos
I can get you a really good deal on Ride Contrabands (or any Ride binding and Flow). These are what I rode last year and I loved them.
I road SPIs for about 4 years until I got a pair of prototype contrabands from Ride. Both great bindings IMHO.
As for Flow you can get some higher end stuff from them. Heck they have a $1000 gold plated binding coming out this winter, and No, we did buy any of those…lol\*
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### Author:  [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/8 "2009-08-20T08:16:40Z")
$700 goes a long way on a motor. I **HAD** to say it. Take the season off and lets play garage monkeys.
Needs motivation for his Bitch. True Story.
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/9 "2009-08-20T08:20:42Z")
I got my SPi’s off you and loved those…
What’s your thoughts on the Ride CAD or NRC bindings? (PM me pricing as well pls). Not sure if I’m a L or XL (size 12 Burton boots…)
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/10 "2009-08-20T08:25:13Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#):
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> $700 goes a long way on a motor. I **HAD** to say it. Take the season off and lets play garage monkeys.
>
> Needs motivation for his Bitch. True Story.
Need to do something I ENJOY seeing I have had a HELL of a year this year :2fingers:
Plus I’m only spending $200 on the board (Rest is INS $$$); and I got $150 towards bindings from INS!!!
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### Author:  [@EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EVOLUTION_VIII_MR)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/11 "2009-08-20T08:26:29Z")
> [@Smaefer](#):
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> Burton bindings are over priced garbage along with any plastic binding. Save the plastic for dildos
>
> I can get you a really good deal on Ride Contrabands (or any Ride binding and Flow). These are what I rode last year and I loved them.
>
> I road SPIs for about 4 years until I got a pair of prototype contrabands from Ride. Both great bindings IMHO.
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> As for Flow you can get some higher end stuff from them. Heck they have a $1000 gold plated binding coming out this winter, and No, we did buy any of those…lol\*
+1 for Ride SPI
ive been riding them for about 4 years now and i love them
i do not have a single complaint about them at all
before that i was riding Ride EX and i liked them alot too
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### Author:  [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/12 "2009-08-20T08:27:45Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#):
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> Need to do something I ENJOY seeing I have had a HELL of a year this year :2fingers:
I know, I’m just busting on you. You need a good time…Downer? What?
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/13 "2009-08-20T08:33:08Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#):
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> I know, I’m just busting on you. You need a good time…Downer? What?
Now THAT is a waste of $$ that I don’t have…
Plus I might be going up there in a few weeks anyways… but that’s a WHOLE nother story…
Ok, back on topic guys!!!
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### Author:  [@breakstuff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/breakstuff)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/14 "2009-08-20T08:52:05Z")
I have burton customs, can’t complain. Pretty good bang for the buck for my style of “riding” (i’ll admit i suck).
Out of curiosity, anyone know the name of the company that made the binding where the back folded flat and your boot could slip in without messing with the straps? Those things were horrible.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/15 "2009-08-20T09:03:29Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#):
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> I know, **I’m just busting on you**. You need a good time…Downer? What?
you know how i know your gay. lol im jk
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### Author:  [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/16 "2009-08-20T10:29:10Z")
> [@breakstuff](#):
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> I have burton customs, can’t complain. Pretty good bang for the buck for my style of “riding” (i’ll admit i suck).
>
> Out of curiosity, anyone know the name of the company that made the binding where the back folded flat and your boot could slip in without messing with the straps? Those things were horrible.
Those would be Flow…
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#):
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> I got my SPi’s off you and loved those…
>
> What’s your thoughts on the Ride CAD or NRC bindings? (PM me pricing as well pls). Not sure if I’m a L or XL (size 12 Burton boots…)
Yep, I start back to the shop the middle of Sept. Can you hold out until then? Trust me I’ll save you some $$$$$
As for the bidings you mentioned they are all really good and you cant go wrong with either, just depends what you’re looking for.
With size 12 you’re right on the line between L and XL just depends how much bulk your boots have, so bring them with you.
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### Author:  [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/17 "2009-08-20T10:45:26Z")
> [@Smaefer](#):
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> Yep, I start back to the shop the middle of Sept. Can you hold out until then? Trust me I’ll save you some $$$$$
>
> As for the bidings you mentioned they are all really good and you cant go wrong with either, just depends what you’re looking for.
> With size 12 you’re right on the line between L and XL just depends how much bulk your boots have, so bring them with you.
I can wait; but the earlier in Sept the better, I have till the 18th to submit reciepts to INS.
Are you guys going to have both sizes of the CAD in stock?
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### Author:  [@Smaefer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smaefer)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/18 "2009-08-20T11:05:12Z")
> [@97FormulaWS-6](#):
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> I can wait; but the earlier in Sept the better, I have till the 18th to submit reciepts to INS.
>
> Are you guys going to have both sizes of the CAD in stock?
We should, if not I can order them.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/19 "2009-08-20T12:04:59Z")
smaefer, you guys sell lifters? I’m guessing you know what they are, but if not, the pad you put under your binding to give it just a little bit more lift and clearance for your toes/heals
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### Author:  [@EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EVOLUTION_VIII_MR)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/snowboard-binding-recomendations/72362/20 "2009-08-20T12:12:47Z")
> [@yeamabu](#):
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> smaefer, you guys sell lifters? I’m guessing you know what they are, but if not, the pad you put under your binding to give it just a little bit more lift and clearance for your toes/heals
i have a set of them
id be willing to sell them if your interested
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