K2 Cinch CTS Snowboard Binding - 2007

They have a comfortable feel, I liked the step in, however they started falling apart a little on me after about 3 weeks. The cable started to fray a little, all the finish on everything came off, the loops to hold the cable broke. I would have kept them if they werent too small. I switched up for some Nidecker Vipers and I was much happier. Lot better hold, more lateral flex a lot lighter.

In summation if you want a good binding for just riding down the hill that you can get in and out of quick then get the K2's. 06/07 were much sturdier than the 07/08, a little heavier, but Im happier with those than I am with the ones Ive returned

Let me start out with the fact that I've been riding for 10 years and consistantly get 50+ days in per year. I've ridden traditional straps, switch step-ins and now the 2007-2008 K2 Cinch CTS. Also note I currently live in the midwest with short runs, so a little speed at the top means more runs for me. I really do like them, but there are a few cons as well and I'll start with those.

First, they are heavy, not super heavy, but you definetly notice it on the chair lift, but not at all when riding. Second, they're bulky. They do fit upsidedown on my roof rack (something Flow can't claim), but barely. Also, I'm a small guy, 8.5 boot, but I still need a Large binding since mediums don't fit over an 8, so this means extra weight for me when I'm used to medium sized bindings. Third, they're expensive. Lastly, they take a bit of muscle to pull the high back up. My girlfriend got the female bindings and has some trouble with this, but for me it hasn't been an issue.

Now to the good stuff. They're fast. not as fast as my switches, but darn close. They're super responsive. If you adjust the strap with the back up, then drop the back and give it another click on each ratchet you can get them super tight and get great control. I also think they're easier to get into than the Flows two of my buddies ride with. This is thanks to the pivoting straps when you drop the high back. Another benefit over the flows is that they have a heel cup for extra stability. But all of this comes at the price of a little added weight. I also really like the fact that I can use them like traditional straps in deep powder if need be. I would recommend spending the money on the mid range CTS over the CTL though, the straps are definitely nicer.

I also wanted to note that I've been hitting the biggest jumps in the park (which aren't too big yet since it's early season still, maybe 30ft gaps) and haven't had any problems with the bindings when landing as others have mentioned. But those sound like they were from previous versions and K2 seems to have worked some kinks out this year. People have also complained about a metal tab that breaks, this has also been removed from the current model and I haven't had any problems with the bindings so far (I've been out on them about 10 times this year). Overall I'd recommend them if you're looking for a faster alternative to traditional straps. If I lived in the rockies though, I'd probably have saved a little money and stuck with traditional straps.

I bought these as a Christmas present to myself this year. This is my third year boarding and wanted something that I could get into and out of faster than the normal bindings. These work great! Fast entry and exit, and I feel very comfortable going down the hill. I feel very in control and am able to push my limits a bit with the bindings. They are great and I haven't had any trouble that others have noted previously. I also made sure to get the latest ones, and not the cheaper versions.

had for bout a month after breakin my flows no probs with the k2s yet other than the fact they are pretty heavy i got x large and im size 11 my feet go in perfect they are dope bindins