DiveBomber Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I know this board isnt used to this, So I got my nomex on. Binding float. Some times i want to be able to adjust my binding angles a little. Found out this weekend, moving on notch (3 deg) on race plates made a big difference. though at times I wanted to move it back. So I was thinking, just like on clipless pedals, why not a tiny bit (3-5deg) of float? Loaded float not loose! Im sure there are times while riding, atleast in a certain instance you may have wish for slightly different angles, even if just for a moment. Talk amongst yourselves:lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I kinda like the idea of some fore/aft movement - like a hinge running edge-to-edge. Not enough to actually pursue it though. :) Rotation would be weird. But, more power to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I kinda like the idea of some fore/aft movement - like a hinge running edge-to-edge. Not enough to actually pursue it though. :)Rotation would be weird. But, more power to ya. Funny Ive actually thought of that too, but at the moment the race plates offer enough flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I think the concept sounds good if you had the option of locking it out, the problem is when you introduce more movement into the system, the stress on the binding parts and mounting screws increases exponentially. too much potential for parts failure - I would be hesitant to ride anything with excessive movement - hell, I don't ride burtons for that reason...but I am on the heavy end of the rider spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Not gonna happen. I think if you are caused to think about your feet this much while riding, there is something wrong with your setup. When you are set up properly, your feet disappear, and they just do what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Tried that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 get catek WCs, probably have 3 degrees difference in how your boot can fit in the binding. after riding a few runs you'd find that your front foot would creep to higher angles. this would happen due to the width of the back bail, the fix was good ol duct tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 I once had a conversation with Michael Lambert (currently on the Canadian national team) about binding 'float'. He was quite excited about having switched to F2 step-ins because he found that by leaving the toe bails a little loose on the adjusters, he could slide the toe of his boot back and forth and obtain a couple of degrees difference in angle while in the course. It would be very handy to have this small adjustment when you want to drive the board into harder carves. Can't recall what boots he was riding but they did not fit tightly between the plastic 'ears' that support the toe bails. I have not ridden F2 step-ins until this year and I have not tried Michael's tweak. Might be worth a few runs to experiment with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Not gonna happen.I think if you are caused to think about your feet this much while riding, there is something wrong with your setup. When you are set up properly, your feet disappear, and they just do what you want. That's pretty much how I feel about it too. If my angles don't feel right, I tweak them until I no longer notice them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 I once had a conversation with Michael Lambert (currently on the Canadian national team) about binding 'float'. He was quite excited about having switched to F2 step-ins because he found that by leaving the toe bails a little loose on the adjusters, he could slide the toe of his boot back and forth and obtain a couple of degrees difference in angle while in the course. It would be very handy to have this small adjustment when you want to drive the board into harder carves. Can't recall what boots he was riding but they did not fit tightly between the plastic 'ears' that support the toe bails.I have not ridden F2 step-ins until this year and I have not tried Michael's tweak. Might be worth a few runs to experiment with it. Have another talk with him and ask how many bails he has broken. Cyclic loading due to improper preload of the bails, is a most excellent recipe for fatigue failure. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 K.I.S.S. More movement = more things to go wrong .......... and at 40+ mph that is not a good thing IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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