snowboard bindings - what is your opinion

[dude_le_skibum]

on this

http://www.catek.com/freeride.htm

[Free Range Lobster]

plate bindings with straps? *shrug*
not sure what to think of them.

they look burl though

[weibo]

Friend of mine used to race on their plate binding. He thought it was the best plate out there. I don't know about thhis set-up but from looks it seems fairly bomber. From my shop experience the change to a aluminium plate should give a solid power transfer to the board and increase durability. This would be especially helpful in places where it can get friggin cold for a few weeks at a time or where there is hard man made snow ( huum maybe like Quebec). Looks like a good boarder cross binding for a soft boot.

[gravitylover]

Those are sweet dude le. I had a pair come through the shop last week and I think I want to sell them next year. They seem really tough!

[Crank]

I have a set of them. They flat out rock when it comes to carving big turns with soft boots because of their canting abillity and lift. There is no other soft strap binding that can even come close to their performance in that catagory. If you are into that type of thing and are looking for something unique to add to your quiver then I highly recomend them. Also you might want to check out broform.com to get beter pricing.

[gonzo]

those look pretty sick to me. i use palmer plates to get better response now...machined alumnium would take care of that. i wonder if they are heavy?

[gravitylover]

i wonder if they are heavy?

Nope.