energyrail Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Is direct currently the only way to buy catek bindings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yep. The only other option is to buy them from another BOL member when they come up on the For Sale board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 get in touch with Startingate - they were carrying Catek as of last year, and may still have some inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Check with Dean or Chris at Prior, they may have some. I only have large regular OS2 in stock right now, if that's what you need let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Try getting in touch with Bola at http://www.allboardssports.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbor Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 check with prior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyrail Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 ya the os2 standard is what I was looking for. I'm 180 lbs with a 27.0 upz boot. I think the short plate is what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyrail Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 well prior is out of stock on catek. I'm waiting to hear back from allboardsports.com. starting gate website is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyrail Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 all board sports, has a pair of long plate cateks. 350 USD I can use the lighter, more flexible short plate. So buying the long plate is a last resort right? It appears that raceboarding.com or donek is an option. Raceboarding.com refers to having 09 models. or do they just place an order with catek when I place an order. anybody with any experience here. I have read that if I order some from catek I'll be stuck waiting. If I am stuck waiting will it take more than a month. thanks for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 all board sports, has a pair of long plate cateks. 350 USDI can use the lighter, more flexible short plate. So buying the long plate is a last resort right? It appears that raceboarding.com or donek is an option. Raceboarding.com refers to having 09 models. or do they just place an order with catek when I place an order. anybody with any experience here. I have read that if I order some from catek I'll be stuck waiting. If I am stuck waiting will it take more than a month. thanks for any advice The Short Plate is ideal for smaller boot sizes (<10US) and lighter (<180lbs) riders. The 3/8" thickness provides a more forgiving ride than the long plate. The Long Plate accepts all boot sizes (up to 31.5MP, depending on the boot), and its 1/2" thickness provides the most powerful ride on the market. Riders weighing more than 180lbs or with a boot size greater than 10US must use the long plate. You are on the bubble. Softer flex is what you are after? The Alsports pair have some accessory or option? Our price: $309.00 catek.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ear dragger Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I just ordered some stuff direct and it came very fast!! I was pleasently surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyrail Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I've got a old pair of catek's, 1999's I think. world cup I think they are called. these new ones look like a huge improvement. Ya flex would be a good idea, over my old ones that have a 1/2" inch plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 all board sports, has a pair of long plate cateks. 350 USDI have read that if I order some from catek I'll be stuck waiting. If I am stuck waiting will it take more than a month. thanks for any advice FYI: OS2 short and long plate, step-in or standard bail versions are in stock and shipping within 1-3 days. Our laser engraver is currently down, so custom color binding order lead time is longer. Regards, Scott @ CATEK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Good to see your posts again Scott! Wish you and Jeff the best going forward. You guys are an important part in the small alpine world. Best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energyrail Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 hi scott thanks for the reply, how long do you think the wait is on custom colors? Do I just order the bindings and the custom color separate. Is that how it works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Ok, look at some of my board pics, nough said!? For me, at this time, for my boards and binding angles/settings, there is no other product out there which fits my needs any better and I am very thankfull they exist!!! Yea, customer service was lagging for whatever reason(s), but it did not hold me back to purchase from Jeff again... and it seems Scott is on it now and hopefully things will get better for everyone out there. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Man, those boards are ugly. Especially that second black Cyborg. I bet you can't hold that one for long. I will take it before you regret it, just send me an email ;) I have a question for Ray: how about the durability of the baseplate: put in other words: on the FB forum there are some people who mentioned that the baseplate can't hold the screws and the topplate is moving. Did you ever have noticed this? I am asking this because I am planning to buy a Catek binding for my Cyborg also. Just to see how things work (I had a Catekbinding OS1 before but didn't like how the screws went into the plate, the screwholes went bigger and bigger at that time). But I like the idea that no iron/alu is touching the board. Thanks Ray. Cheers, Hans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I can only speak for myself, but I have had no issues at all so far... But that's maaaaybe because I am not pushing really hard, who knows :p The only thing I could think of is that they had a bad batch of hardware, which I assume was replaced by now... Catek, so I believe should/would cover their products under warranty... right Scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thanks for the fast answere. May be the screws were not set perfectly. Let me know how that EVO III rides before I order the exact same one (again) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I can only speak for myself, but I have had no issues at all so far... But that's maaaaybe because I am not pushing really hard, who knows :pThe only thing I could think of is that they had a bad batch of hardware, which I assume was replaced by now... Catek, so I believe should/would cover their products under warranty... right Scott? I had some problems with this, I think I was setting the bindings up correctly and all but I kept having slippage between the disc and the power plate. Catek was really nice and sent me a new disc, as mine was somewhat beat up from all the slippage. I ended up being able to lock the front plate at 60 (deg) with four screws, totally immobilizing the power plate. (one screw at each side of the screw-rail-thingy (that's an industry term!). You can only do that at certain degree intervals but thankfully for me one of them happens to be 60. It only happened on my front disc ... it was always creeping up from 60 to like, 68 or so in the course of a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 http://www.startingate.net/ Good peeps. I got my boots from them 4 years ago :) Nice place to visit on the way to Stratton (hint hint ECES apres ski party?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I had some problems with this, I think I was setting the bindings up correctly and all but I kept having slippage between the disc and the power plate. Catek was really nice and sent me a new disc, as mine was somewhat beat up from all the slippage. I believe this problem was due to a bad batch of screws... The thread did not go all the way so they did not tighten up quite enough... Everyone who still has this issue should get them replaced by Catek... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I believe this problem was due to a bad batch of screws... The thread did not go all the way so they did not tighten up quite enough... Everyone who still has this issue should get them replaced by Catek... That's great info Ray - thanks! I still experienced slippage with the new disc - which would make sense given that I was using the same old screws. I should get in touch with them to buy a new set of screws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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