Jonny Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 I've been riding step-in Olympics forever, and recently picked up a pair of the OS2, which included modified Bomber steel receivers (well, one's modified and I'm doing the other, so I can replace my old intecs with Fintecs) Can anyone offer information on the advantages/differences of the OS2 vs Olympic apart from the obvious difference in how they adjust? Anything I need to watch out for? Those silicone bumpers look pretty sketchy - do they really stay on without adhesive? They'd be going on a Proteus 180 without a plate, if that matters. I could just put the receivers on my old bindings just as easily. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted December 15, 2018 Report Share Posted December 15, 2018 The base plate of the OS2 will flex and give a lot more than that of the OS1. If those attributes figure high on the shopping list, then you're in luck. Depending on your weight and riding preferences, you might be better off with the new receivers on the old bindings. Alternately, you can use the OS2 top assembly, minus the 'bridge', on the OS1 base. Might need a longer/different kingbolt, but the diameter and pitch is the same. The upper section of the OS2 has been carved out to accommodate the bridge, so that will save a little weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Thank you! I'm 105kg and prefer a very rigid connection so for now I'll try the receivers on the old plate and see how I do. It's shocking how much more positive the engagement is on clicking in to the steel frames, compared with the aluminum receivers, and how much easier it is to click out, at least on carpet. I'll try them like this with the Intecs before putting the fintecs in the boots. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Check with Donek to see if they recommend using the OS2 on the Proteus. Usually the small OS2 baseplates are a no-no for metal boards. Ask him about using the OS1 (Olympic) base plates while your at it and report back to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted December 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 I asked Sean about the OS1 before buying the board and he was fine with it. I will ask about the OS2, though. I get to try the stuff out this week - I'll be at Okemo Wednesday-Thursday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 RJ, Might be mistaken, but I think the smaller footprint was more of a problem with the early generation metal boards, and not so much with subsequent designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 25 minutes ago, Beckmann AG said: RJ, Might be mistaken, but I think the smaller footprint was more of a problem with the early generation metal boards, and not so much with subsequent designs. Could be! Bruce at Coiler will add reinforcements under the topsheet for OS2's on request. So maybe not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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