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<blockquote data-quote="kevinatfms" data-source="post: 14684828" data-attributes="member: 39344"><p>Here is my setup:</p><p></p><p>Boots - Salomon Faction Boa's</p><p>Bindings - Ride Ultralite 2000's(VERY VERY OLD)</p><p>Board - K2 Rewind</p><p></p><p>My recommendations?</p><p>Boots - Try on everything and anything and buy the boots FIRST. Name does not matter, your feet do. I spent 6 months trying on new boots before I gave my buddy my old boots. I did find that Northwave tie up lace boots were the most comfortable for short periods of riding but the soft shell of the boots did not work with long periods of riding(6+ hours). I went with a set of hard shell Salomon Faction's with the Boa lace system. Price was on point at $200 and well worth the investment. They are actually on sale now at just a tick over $150. Stay away from Airwalks, friend had a pair that snapped the liner out of and they would not replace under the warranty, told my friend that he abused the boot....</p><p></p><p>Bindings - Another comfort over cost item. Try them on with the boots you buy. If the boot is a soft shell boot then you will want to reduce pressure points at the outside of the toes by using a binding that has the front strap around the front of the toe. If you have a hard shell then i would stick with trying bindings that are over the toe. The new style Flow speed entry bindings are another trick little setup. I have never tried them but they seem to be popular. I do know they use mostly plastic straps and buckles which makes me think the durability isnt all there. For reference, my year 2000 Ride Ultra Lites are plastic straps(replaceable) with aluminum buckles and aluminum highback. They are incredibly light but very strong where it counts.</p><p></p><p>Board - I ride on a K2 Rewind - an all mountain board. Its very light compared to most other boards and is a flat base. Alot of companies are introducing camber and rocker into the boards to improve pop and flex for the park. Depending on what riding style(all mountain, park & pipe, freestyle) you should choose a board that goes well with that type of riding. One thing i would suggest is finding a board that is extremely light. After 6+ hours you will notice the heavier boards, especially in your ankles and thighs. The lighter the board and you get better heel/toe response when on edge.</p><p></p><p>If you have any other questions(setup of the bindings/board...etc) let me know. Ive been doing this a long time and have gone through quite a few setups. Been riding since mid 96 and been everywhere from British Columbia to Vermont. Im actually headed out to Winter Park(own a condo in Granby) for a week with some friends in two weeks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kevinatfms, post: 14684828, member: 39344"] Here is my setup: Boots - Salomon Faction Boa's Bindings - Ride Ultralite 2000's(VERY VERY OLD) Board - K2 Rewind My recommendations? Boots - Try on everything and anything and buy the boots FIRST. Name does not matter, your feet do. I spent 6 months trying on new boots before I gave my buddy my old boots. I did find that Northwave tie up lace boots were the most comfortable for short periods of riding but the soft shell of the boots did not work with long periods of riding(6+ hours). I went with a set of hard shell Salomon Faction's with the Boa lace system. Price was on point at $200 and well worth the investment. They are actually on sale now at just a tick over $150. Stay away from Airwalks, friend had a pair that snapped the liner out of and they would not replace under the warranty, told my friend that he abused the boot.... Bindings - Another comfort over cost item. Try them on with the boots you buy. If the boot is a soft shell boot then you will want to reduce pressure points at the outside of the toes by using a binding that has the front strap around the front of the toe. If you have a hard shell then i would stick with trying bindings that are over the toe. The new style Flow speed entry bindings are another trick little setup. I have never tried them but they seem to be popular. I do know they use mostly plastic straps and buckles which makes me think the durability isnt all there. For reference, my year 2000 Ride Ultra Lites are plastic straps(replaceable) with aluminum buckles and aluminum highback. They are incredibly light but very strong where it counts. Board - I ride on a K2 Rewind - an all mountain board. Its very light compared to most other boards and is a flat base. Alot of companies are introducing camber and rocker into the boards to improve pop and flex for the park. Depending on what riding style(all mountain, park & pipe, freestyle) you should choose a board that goes well with that type of riding. One thing i would suggest is finding a board that is extremely light. After 6+ hours you will notice the heavier boards, especially in your ankles and thighs. The lighter the board and you get better heel/toe response when on edge. If you have any other questions(setup of the bindings/board...etc) let me know. Ive been doing this a long time and have gone through quite a few setups. Been riding since mid 96 and been everywhere from British Columbia to Vermont. Im actually headed out to Winter Park(own a condo in Granby) for a week with some friends in two weeks. [/QUOTE]
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