philfell Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I just wanted to say congrats to Fin and his new TD3. Three riders on the last Nor-Am podium were using the binding. I can't remember a time when a bomber binding won a Nor-Am let alone multiple riders on the podium using them. Also to note Ben Fairchild place 25th in the last world cup using the new TD3. Get them before all the racers buy them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 At last! :biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Hi Phil Would you mind giving the masses a bit more information as to what specifically the racers like about the TD3? What are they saying? Am I right to assume that most racers are using a plate system with plastic binding parts made to fit the plate or is the shift to TD3’s taking hold? What is the trend you are seeing with regards to bindings and racers? Thanks for taking the time to type. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 To my knowledge what the racers are testing is in the prototype stage for future use. I was talking with Fin about it at the Copper RTTC and it will in fact open up his market to the racers. Even women and kids who are on them are giving rave reviews. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Am I right to assume that most racers are using a plate system with plastic binding parts made to fit the plate I'm not supposed to say what it is, but I can tell you it's not that. Knowing what it is, I think there is going to be a paradigm shift in racing to this binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Knowing what it is, I think there is going to be a paradigm shift in racing to this binding. Fin put rocker in the baseplate? I kid! ;) :p This is really interesting, I'm anxious to see this advancement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm not supposed to say what it is, but I can tell you it's not that. Knowing what it is, I think there is going to be a paradigm shift in racing to this binding.I agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I'm not supposed to say what it is, but I can tell you it's not that. Knowing what it is, I think there is going to be a paradigm shift in racing to this binding. C'mom, spill it Fin! Or at least tell me this: Are we talking about a whole new binding or a TD3 add-on? Cause if its the latter, I will buy a pair of TD3 as soon as I see whether I get a BOL gift certificate in my stocking! My experience over the past couple of years has been, despite the fact that I freecarve about 100x more often than I race, I've liked what racers have liked as long as it doesn't weight an extra 10 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Wow! A paradigm shift, didn’t expect to hear this when asking about a racing design trend! I guess pictures of the prototype are out of the question!;) Are you able to explain the design philosophy that seems to be causing this shift? Can you give this away without letting the cat completely out of the bag? Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Ok, fine I'll spill the beans:eplus2: TD3-Racer is going full Titanal. We are talking full integration with Titanal boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Are you able to explain the design philosophy that seems to be causing this shift? Can you give this away without letting the cat completely out of the bag? Ok, fine I'll spill the beens:eplus2:TD3-Racer is going full Titanal. We are talking full integration with Titanal boards No and no. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Buy the TD3 bindings!! Prototypes can be years in the making before they are available the public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I heard he was having a hard time generating the 1.21 giggawatts to power the flux capacitor that slows time during the race :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I heard he was having a hard time generating the 1.21 giggawatts to power the flux capacitor that slows time during the race:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: his suby engine only gets it to 1 giggawatts. back to the drawing boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedzilla Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I had a brief look at the "racer" TD3, and it looks interesting. If what I saw is the prototype, it looks like it could be quite simple to upgrade the standard TD3 when the parts for the "racer" version become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I think he is pretty close to making a working model of a Mr. Fusion reactor so the board and bindings can be powered by cans of stale beer and banana peels... just like the racers already are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Anyone have a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 ........ , ...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMU Alpine Boarder Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 So is the TD3 being run in conjunction to a Vist/Hangl Plate or as a stand along setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 The racers are running in conjunction with vist or hangl but that has nothing to do with the cool, soon to be new Bomber stuff. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just tell me this....that I won't regret buying the TD3. Tell me I'll be even more fired up about the TD3 when I see the new paradigm changing race device. Even if you have to lie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Do the racers using the TD3 'Race' version tend to prefer the Standard or Step In TD3's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just tell me this....that I won't regret buying the TD3. Tell me I'll be even more fired up about the TD3 when I see the new paradigm changing race device. Even if you have to lie!See post #12Grab a pair of threes... you'll have no regrets Keep in mind, most racers like flex and movement in the binding... most free carvers I know don't want that flex. If you are used to and/or like TD2, Cateks, or especially any kind of stepins... you will not be interested in what the racers are using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 You should have NO regrets with the TD3. The racers are trying out something that is slightly different from the production TD3, but when it is available it will be an easy upgrade if you choose to do so. But as is the TD3 is a great binding and should be considered a viable option for just about every hardbooter out there. To answer on of the questions above. Pretty much all the racers are using the standard bail version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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