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Forum Shaka Snowboard Binding - Men's

Item #FRM0664 | 10 in Stock
3 Star Rating

Over Priced, Gimmicky. educate me.

By Ranked #48 - Bindings October 31, 2010

I have last years SHAKA. I cant say that I wouldn't buy them again because my son wants a pair. My gripe with them is that the split base plate and living hing disk add more "flex". Maybe. However the edges of the binding were actually digging into the top sheet leaving dents where the binding was attached. I would assume thats where the "flexing" stopped. I wonder if that has been remedied or its the norm and not a big deal. I'm happy, but i wonder if should save some dollar and get the contacts for my boy.

cons
Expensive - very
hard to dial in - yes
gimmicky - possible

Pros
comfortable - oh yeah, very
looks - so sick my friend
response - excellent (wont be doing Baker slalom in these babies, but you say cut, and they slash)

09/10 arbor draft 158.5, 09/10 black Forum Shaka's.

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Tech Specs:

Highback:
Living Hinge 
Ankle Strap:
Flip Flop 
Toe Strap:
Throwdown cap 
Baseplate:
30% glass-filled nylon 
Baseplate Padding:
Good Vibes (EVA), FGel 
Flex:
medium (4 of 10 on Forum's scale) 
Compatibility:
4-hole 
Recommended Use:
freestyle, all-mountain 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 

Change me.