Apthorpe

Alright, this has gone from a simple "WTB" thread to a "doubting my own sanity" thread. Thanks for the guidance and thanks especially to the guys who tried to scare up some workable plates. In the not to distant past, I had a brand new Burton Mission baseplate explode right from under my foot on a hard frontside turn, so I do know what's it's like to come out of a carve with one less point of contact than I went in with. Even if the plate bindings are solid, the boots I have are the next questionable link (they're quite a bit more noodly than my Burton Ions). So it looks like I'm caught between high risk and the high price tag of trustworthy bindings and boots (my wife would be much more doubtful of my sanity if I dropped eight bills on another set of boots and bindings than if I rode gear scavenged from the flea market). I'm abandoning the search for plates and will set up some highbacks on Palmer Powerlinks at more radical angles and see how she carves. If the bug spreads, I may look at a more serious investment. Again, thanks much for the perspectives!

Thanks, yep, I've been scanning ebay. Things have been a little outside what I'd like to pay, but I may have to shift my mindset. And ebay is so random, I thought this forum would be much more direct and efficient. I've been on Craigslist as well. Great if you're looking for a worn out park set-up, but alpine gear is a different story!

Whoa, hang on! I said I was looking for cheap plates, not that I was cheap! I should have clarified that shipping would be separate. I'm not looking for a gift, but to try and find a set of bindings that aren't doing anyone any good right now and that they won't use in the future. Thanks for the suggestion; I'll probably go that route if this doesn't work!

I haven't been on plate bindings since 1992, having swapped out for Burton Custom boots when I got heavier into backcountry riding and I never switched back. I recently ran across my ancient Koflach Superpipe boots and thought I'd convert my 1994 prototype Aggression Assault 175 that still has plenty of pop in it into a carving setup, but one I wouldn't use frequently. My Sno-Pros are long gone (they came after my Elfgens. Seriously, Elfgens?), so I need to find something I can mount cheap to goof around on. I haven't found anything local on Craigslist and most of the stuff listed here is WAY beyond my needs. Beautiful, impressive, tempting, but beyond my needs. The board has 4x4 inserts and just about anything will do. I'm looking to get into something for about $20-25. After the laughter subsides, you'll remember I said "REALLY cheap." I'm thinking an old set of bindings that are just rusting in someone's closet. Thanks!