carvingmontana

These have been great bindings. Like many of you guys, I have several pairs, including Bomber, Catek, Emery, and even some old Burtons. And of those...these might be my fave. I love the fixed heel bale for ease of use, especially on uneven slope at the top of lifts. I also like the "softer" edges of the toe clip/bale, which are easier on cold hands on really cold (Montana) mornings. And not that I really care, but they look cool. Especially on a Tanker. Thanks to all who took the time to respond in this forum, and add their knowledge. It's really great to have access to so much information about alpine snowboarding when we all still live and ride in relative obscurity. Why the hell anybody rides soft boots and high backs remains one of the world's great mysteries to me!

No heel lift, and toe (not heel) bale. I believe I remember reference in the Almanac about adjusting the cant/lean by cutting pieces of plastic cutting board. Maybe these will shed a little more light. Are they really that obscure??

If anybody knows anything about these bindings, they would surely be a member of this group. So here goes... these bindings were purchased in the early 90s, and in all my travels, have only seen 1 other pair. The company, Rat Trap, which I believe was Canadian, later went out of business. I think. Any info on the origin or anything else of these well made bindings would be much appreciated. Cheers