*Ace* Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Looking for some Burton plate bindings. 3D hole pattern is preffered. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've got a pair of ratraps lightly used $60 + shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Possible sale...very interested. Any more pics? How do those work? Is there no toe bail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I have set of these and like them, but there are some things to be aware of: The way they work is that you push the toe of your boot forward in the toe bail (just like you push your heel back in a conventional binding). The toe bail pivots a little just like a conventional heel bail. Then you step down on the heel plate and the heel bail flips up and latches on the boot. To release the bindings and set them for the step-in action, you have to flip the little red lever on the side from pointing forward to pointing back (i.e., lift up and rotate 180 degrees). I find I can't get enough grip on that little lever if it's cold enough that I'm wearing thick mittens. The engagement of the heel bail is very sensitive to exactly how high the sole of the boot sits, so if you get any snow or ice caked on the sole of your boot, the bail may not engage. I use one of those sharp, scraper-type stomp pads to scrape the buildup off of the sole of my boots. And last, while the heel rat trap mechanism is the clever mechanical part on these, the toe bail is actually where they fail. The toe block (under the gray pad) is plastic, but there's a thin cast metal insert under there too which acts as the pivot point for the toe bail. I've had a couple of the those metal inserts break. If the insert breaks, you can tell because there is some play in the toe bail other than just the pivoting action that you want. It's a little more effort to release these bindings than with a normal binding, but being able to just step in without bending down when you get off the lift is really cool. ....Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcarver Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Yes, the toe bail piece can crack. Also, watch your fingers when you engauge the heel bail:smashfrea It can hurt a lot if you accidently release it and get your finger caught. Don't ask how I know:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paragonUE Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 i personally love my pair, they work on a cam-over principal. god help the sorry bastard who has his fingers near the bail if it decides to cam-over on your finger, smarts like a stubbed toe. ill bet it could break a finger bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Oh really? I would prefer to keep my fingers. So, none of that rattrap stuff for me. Anyone have any 'regular' plate bindings. The kind with a toe bail? Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 i personally love my pair, they work on a cam-over principal. god help the sorry bastard who has his fingers near the bail if it decides to cam-over on your finger, smarts like a stubbed toe. ill bet it could break a finger bone. They're not THAT bad... I've whacked my thumb a couple times. Right on the knuckle. They work good as long as you don't get snow on your heels and as long as you don't try to get them TOO tight. They're probably a pretty good binding for a stiff board as they're a little flexy. They were my first bindings and I never really had much problem with them at first, besides remembering to de-set them when going in for lunch. Imagine some innocent bystander (or his kid) putting his skis in the rack and BAM! Then again it might deter would be thieves. Anyway, they're good in some cases, but I think I've moved on, so I don't particularly like them much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paragonUE Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 i have em on my FP160. with burton wind boots, hell if burton still made alpine gear, I could be in the catalog. great setup, need cants terribly though. Its nice knowing if i break something trying to learn the basics, i can replace them for 50+ dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konarida Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have a next to new pair of Burton Carrier plate bindings I will sell. They are in next to new condition. I rode them for about 2 months before I bought my burton race plate bindings. They are the flip up toe bail style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 That is what I am looking for! Email me the details. acepha@gmail.com What is the dif between these and the race plates? Is it the material used in the base dif? Aluminum in lou of plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konarida Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 writing email now, will send in a couple of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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