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So I realize that it is now February but I gotta tell you...Santa (the FedEx dude) was at my door this AM with a couple boxes of goodies that have just completely made my day!!! My NEW KTP's and Spruce ProPlus Riser Binding set up. Here are some unboxing photos and general initial thoughts. 
The packaging....really not a fan of that big dent at the end of the box...what the heck did they put on these things, bowling balls...my KTP's better not be harmed.
Opening of the Spruce Riser Box!!!
After removal of the packaging, these things sure are nice.
Side View of one of the Risers
The underside of the Riser, the black thing is plastic screwed into place with four screws.
New Monkey Bag....holy crap this thing is big....much bigger than I thought it would be. Very roomy
My Leashes, I know they have brakes but several folks pointed out how much it sucks trying to find a board buried in deep powder...a thought I did not relish, so leashes it is. They sure did take a beating though in the box, the one box on the L was literally ripped to shreds.
Just beautiful!!!!! Excited about the Revel8 stickers too which now look like eyebrows.
Front part of the riser/binding, the black plastic is what sits on the board.
Back part of the riser/binding.
Underside of the riser where the front part of the binding attaches
Black plastic part...this is the only part of the riser that touches the skiboards.
Back part of the riser where the back binding attaches. I think this shows I have small feet.
Risers attached!!! Now I can go carpet boarding till I get out on the slopes!!
Just awesome, what else can I say.
So here is some comparison. While the middle was not wider than I thought it would be the tip/tails just like myself are what's so wide. Here's a BluRay box for comparison. What some fat ass skiboards!!!
So first impressions, the bindings were packed nicely and seem very sturdy. They came with 8 screws, attaching them too the boards were rather easy. I popped in my boot the fit is nice and snug no wiggling, I'll have to do the ole carpet twist test and take them into the shop to make sure every things good but so far very please with the workmanship and what I see here. I'm glad I got them. One thing that did surprise me is the springiness of the risers when attached too the board, they have a bit of flex at the tip and tail. When attached too the board they do prop you up nicely which should make it easier to get on edge I hope. Only complaint....no Spruce sticker....I love gear stickers.
The KTP's are just amazingly beautiful. They are much lighter than I thought they would be. One board and binding is approximately 6.5-7lbs per my scale. The flex is more firm than I had expected them too be I knew they were less flexy but these are some stiff boards. The waist while wide was just about what I had excepted it was the tail/tip that most amazed me. The top sheets are amazing they are very pretty there is a slight opaqueness too the top not as shiny as I thought they would be. There is a light waxing on the bottom, the bottoms were nice and smooth without any divots or bulging as several folks have had with their Summit boards. The extra set of inserts are also super nice too have. I've never ridden in powder but with how quick and easy it is to put on these bindings I can't wait to someday put these things in the rear position and try powder. The only problem I saw with the KTP's was a small scraping from the top sheet on the tip. This was most likely cause from the shipping (see the box) and not a manufacturer issue. As I planed on chamfering the top sheet it won't be a problem/issue. I loved that there were four stickers included, two of them have already been placed one on my helmet and one on my Sportube. The handful of neatly shaped business cards are nice too. Would have been nice for spot that we could put our name so when we give them to someone and they buy something we can get our $10 store credit. I'll just have to write my name on them
Overall Rating
Spruce Riser/Bindings 4.95/5- pt. deducted for lack of stickers
KTP 4.8/5 -pt's deducted for the slight opaqueness on the top sheet I was expecting more of a glossy look from the photos. I may just be the glue still drying and may take time.
Hope y'all enjoy the photos of the unboxing. I remember someone mentioned they wanted to know what it looked like from the side while mounted. Hope some of the above helps.
Cheers,
John
The packaging....really not a fan of that big dent at the end of the box...what the heck did they put on these things, bowling balls...my KTP's better not be harmed.
Opening of the Spruce Riser Box!!!
After removal of the packaging, these things sure are nice.
Side View of one of the Risers
The underside of the Riser, the black thing is plastic screwed into place with four screws.
New Monkey Bag....holy crap this thing is big....much bigger than I thought it would be. Very roomy
My Leashes, I know they have brakes but several folks pointed out how much it sucks trying to find a board buried in deep powder...a thought I did not relish, so leashes it is. They sure did take a beating though in the box, the one box on the L was literally ripped to shreds.
Just beautiful!!!!! Excited about the Revel8 stickers too which now look like eyebrows.
Front part of the riser/binding, the black plastic is what sits on the board.
Back part of the riser/binding.
Underside of the riser where the front part of the binding attaches
Black plastic part...this is the only part of the riser that touches the skiboards.
Back part of the riser where the back binding attaches. I think this shows I have small feet.
Risers attached!!! Now I can go carpet boarding till I get out on the slopes!!
Just awesome, what else can I say.
So here is some comparison. While the middle was not wider than I thought it would be the tip/tails just like myself are what's so wide. Here's a BluRay box for comparison. What some fat ass skiboards!!!
So first impressions, the bindings were packed nicely and seem very sturdy. They came with 8 screws, attaching them too the boards were rather easy. I popped in my boot the fit is nice and snug no wiggling, I'll have to do the ole carpet twist test and take them into the shop to make sure every things good but so far very please with the workmanship and what I see here. I'm glad I got them. One thing that did surprise me is the springiness of the risers when attached too the board, they have a bit of flex at the tip and tail. When attached too the board they do prop you up nicely which should make it easier to get on edge I hope. Only complaint....no Spruce sticker....I love gear stickers.
The KTP's are just amazingly beautiful. They are much lighter than I thought they would be. One board and binding is approximately 6.5-7lbs per my scale. The flex is more firm than I had expected them too be I knew they were less flexy but these are some stiff boards. The waist while wide was just about what I had excepted it was the tail/tip that most amazed me. The top sheets are amazing they are very pretty there is a slight opaqueness too the top not as shiny as I thought they would be. There is a light waxing on the bottom, the bottoms were nice and smooth without any divots or bulging as several folks have had with their Summit boards. The extra set of inserts are also super nice too have. I've never ridden in powder but with how quick and easy it is to put on these bindings I can't wait to someday put these things in the rear position and try powder. The only problem I saw with the KTP's was a small scraping from the top sheet on the tip. This was most likely cause from the shipping (see the box) and not a manufacturer issue. As I planed on chamfering the top sheet it won't be a problem/issue. I loved that there were four stickers included, two of them have already been placed one on my helmet and one on my Sportube.
The handful of neatly shaped business cards are nice too. Would have been nice for spot that we could put our name so when we give them to someone and they buy something we can get our $10 store credit. I'll just have to write my name on them Overall Rating
Spruce Riser/Bindings 4.95/5- pt. deducted for lack of stickers
KTP 4.8/5 -pt's deducted for the slight opaqueness on the top sheet I was expecting more of a glossy look from the photos. I may just be the glue still drying and may take time.
Hope y'all enjoy the photos of the unboxing. I remember someone mentioned they wanted to know what it looked like from the side while mounted. Hope some of the above helps.
Cheers,
John
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