tex1230 Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I know I've been here for a while...but I've never used a bomber binding. had Catek OS1 and OS2 and a bunch of burton plates. Now I'm going to buy the TD2's if I can get one answer: Question: the e-rings - will I be ok with the medium or do I need the hard? 215-220lbs, moderately aggressive rider. thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I weigh ~210lbs. I use the medium (purple) e-rings on my GS board and soft (yellow) on my FC amd AM boards. IMO, do not get the hard (red) rings. You will not need them. On really cold days, the medium e-rings on the TD2's are stiff as can be, to the point that the binding feels like a TD1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrocks Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 i'm using yellows on my Axis 177. I'm about 260 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Agreed. Although I believe it is an issue that is unique to each of us. If you don't like a very solid interface, the purples will work great at your specs. Glad to see you Tex. How is everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 I am using yellows with the extra suspension kit. It has got to be a personal thing. since I have yet to hear a consensus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted January 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Doing well, thanks... How's business? about to buy a board again...got some boots...bindings are the last step... kinda nervous about the bombers given Shane G's thread... thinking Cateks again...but I like bombers for the set it and forget kind of setup...with the cateks I'm constantly fine-tining them...drives my wife NUTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 190 pounds and a known gear abuser... and I use the soft ones all the way around with no problems. I find that on powder decks and my ultra-damp Coiler PR 188 Superboard, it doesn't really matter what I use for general freecarving and all-mountain riding. On my other alpine and AM decks the yellow rings make the ride just a bit quieter. I've never done any serious racing and I believe the serioous racers would have more to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I'm only 170lbs. but I use red rings. Maybe I need to try yellow ones or get a suspension kit. Are they really that different? I have both yellow and purple bumpers for my TD1 and didn't notice much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 makes no difference until your hauling ass and hit a ice patch or bullet proof cord, then you're glad you have the yellow ones on there from the 260 ape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 The times I notice the most difference are on bumpy groom or slush-over-bulletproof which is common in the PNW in spring. My knees don't get rattled with Yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hey Tex, Business is good. Growing slowly but smoothly. I'm still looking for some stellar shops to carry Rad-Air, so if you know any in your area give me a shout. I'm the same way about the Bombers and Cateks. bombers = once and done, Cateks = constant fiddling. The weird thing is I'll finally get the Cateks set perfectly and the next time up they feel different. However I do find with the Bombers that I make a lot of adjustments in my riding to account for the not perfect body positioning. Ahhh the endless debate.....because both are awesome bindings! Thanks, PS what kind of trader.....commodities, stocks, pez dispensers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 RJ - check your email plus you may want to try Startingate in Bondville, VT I'm sure they've heard a tom of Positive stuff about Rad-Air from PSR, but they don't carry much in the way of non-alpine specific boards. edit: if you get a big order, I'll take a tanker as compensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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