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Just these, nothing else !
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I have tried all 3 types of bindings, and I've found each has its pros and cons.
Softboot Non-Release
I've used these the most, and I'd say they are probably my favorite.
Pro's- Very responsive
- Comfortable
- Great for hiking
Con's- Not as predictable
- Less safe
- Hard to get in and out of bindings
Hardboot release
These are really nice too, particularly given the extra safety and ease of getting in and out.
Pro's- Predictable
- Easy in and out
- Safest choice
Con's- Can be uncomfortable
- Heaviest boot/binding setup
Hardboot non-release
These I didn't really care for, they don't have the convenience of release and require hard boots
Pro's- Predictable
- Lighter than release
Con's- Not as safe
- Can be uncomfortable
- Hard to get in and out of
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Holy Thread Revival, Batman!
But seriously, that's a nice summary on the different types, from your perspective. I have to say, though, that my perspective on the hardboot non-release is different due to my step-in setup, which makes getting in and out of the bindings very easy.RVL8 Condors - The Flex will be with me, always...until I break them
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming... "WOW! WHAT A RIDE!!"
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I use both depending on the amount of risk for the day. for example Solo backcountry trip on skiboards over 100cm? Releasables for sure. Park day on shorter skiboards with some friends? Non-Releasables. Lending a set and teaching someone to skiboard? They get the releasables and I'll take the non-releasables.
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Now that I have found a way to fabricate my own risers, it's release for me all the time. The safety aspect is a factor, but it's more about convenience. The ability to step in and out of a binding easily outweighs the minor increase in weight. I did have a two falls with releases this season, so I feel there is some safety benefit as well. My risers are low profile and flex with the board, so the feel and response are really close to the FF Pros I used to use. It's a good solution for me.Just these, nothing else !
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Originally posted by mrsparkle View PostIf you don't mind my asking, why do you make your own risers?
The risers were my attempt to build a better mousetrap for release bindings on skiboards. I wanted to be able to make a low profile riser for any binding, any boot size and any binding insert pattern or set back I also wanted to be able to customize the width and length of the riser and have the bindings be easily removable. Lastly I wanted to improve the ride feel by making the riser flex with the board. After a lot of experimenting, the solution was to make the riser from 1/2 inch HDPE and use the Binding Freedom insert system to secure the bindings with machine screws.Just these, nothing else !
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