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Been eyeing these binders for quite awhile but I have to ask...
By cyf3219886
Ranked #72 - Bindings
December 26, 2010
Been eyeing these binders for quite awhile but I have to ask are these also built on the contact baseplates. They look similar but not quite the same. I currently ride Union Forces but looking for a better flexing binder that would work well with my Lib-Tech Skate Bannana. Any help would be great looking at the black and golds, they look sick. Thanks.
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By Kris McGregor
Ranked #13 - Bindings
December 31, 2010
They are a lil different from the Contacts. I ride a pair of '09 Contacts and I own '09 Forces aswell. The Flite comes in contact with about 40% of the board, as the Contacts only come in contact with 18% of the board. With the Contacts they will allow for a more true flex of your board seeing as only a minimal amount of the binder is touching. With the Flites, you get a little lighter package (but not much as the Contatcs are mega lite) but with more contact from board to binder. I love my Contacts and they have never let me down. I ride park to steeps to trees and everything inbetween. Personally I would tell you to get the Contacts if you want a solid binder that can kill park but will still hold pretty much everywhere else. But obv its all personal preference. Hope this helps :)
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Tech Specs:
- Highback:
- Flite (Dupont Zytel injected nylon)
- Ankle Strap:
- contoured
- Toe Strap:
- over the toe
- Baseplate:
- flite base (Dupont Zytel ST nylon)
- Baseplate Padding:
- EVA with bushings
- Ratchet Type:
- injected aluminum
- Flex:
- soft
- Compatibility:
- 4-hole, 3-hole, EST
- Recommended Use:
- freestyle snowboarding
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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