Bullwings Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 So, i've been riding TD2s since 2006. Last season, I got a second board kit with the TD3 base plates (yellow ring). I"ve been riding all my boards with one set of bindings, and i'm kind of tired of it. I do have two board kits now, but after riding the TD3 base/elastomer plates, I don't think I can go back to the TD2s. They're too stiff for me. I weigh around 145 lbs. So, I'm looking for a second set of bindings. I plan to use them for all mountain applications. Carving is great, but I don't want super stiff and would rather have something more versatile and forgiving. I'm looking at these 3 or 4 options: -Ibex Speed TC (sold here at bomber) -F2 race titanium -Another TD3 second board kit (this is probably at the bottom of the list) -Snowpros (how's parts support for this if something breaks?) Specifically, I'm planning on using these bindings on an all mountain-ish Coiler (23cm waist). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 -Ibex Speed TC (sold here at bomber) -F2 race titanium Rode them both. Ibex was called Burton then. Never broke something of this bailbreaker (Burton). I was almost at the same weight. I am heavier now. The F2 is more rigid than the Ibex. Should go for the Ibex. Forgiving binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I certainly would go with secon board kit Or hey, that is how i've done, i have 5 sets of 2n board kits and it makes life so easy. Putting bindings to board goes quickly and they dont eat much space when traveling or storaging. I used to have F2 set on each board but that came costly and space taking so i took my current way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Get the F2 Race Titanium. I also dropped the TD2's because they were too stiff. And the other thing I hated about the TD2 was the floppy back bail. When you buy the F2, get the standard bails. The bonus will be that we can easily swap boards I really want to try out your upcoming Coiler VSR. I can loan you a pair of ProFlex bindings, which feel very similar to the F2 Race bindings. The ProFlex are a little more flexible. ProFlex was the precursor to the F2 Race. I have both and prefer the F2 Race, just because it looks sturdier; ride wise, I can't really tell the difference. The F2/ProFlex are the easiest bindings for adjusting to different boot sizes, but the canting options are very limited. Since I don't use cants, that's not a problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I've been riding the old F2 Intec Challenger Comp. Wonderful ride, sucks up loads of chatter. Flexy yes. Too flexy, not for me or anyone else I know that rides them. The current F2 Intecs are the RS and the Flex (I think). Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'll throw in a vote for the F2's as well. I have a set of Carve RS's, and they're super all mountain bindings - easy and forgiving ride, and I love the flex when I'm all over the mountain all day. Those live on my Axxess, and I have an old set of F2 Race on my Madd BX (although I'm about to throw a set of X-Bones on there). I'm leaning seriously toward getting rid of my TDs altogether and running my dedicated groomer board with Race Titaniums. At 150lb I just like the F2 ride so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thanks for the input everyone. As for those of you that don't like your TDs, the TD3 elastomer feels so much better than the TD2s. I won't ride my TD2 bases anymore, but I still like the TD3. The only reason for me getting something else is that I want to try something else. At my weight and riding skill, I don't think I have to worry about Ibex (burton race plates) or F2 bindings exploding or anything like that. I'm not considering Cateks, because the interface seems very similar to TDs except with horrible customer support and service (no thanks). Anyway, it seems like oldvolvosrule has some Burton race plates that I can try out, so i'll see how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 I like ibex/burton better than snopros. f2s are FINE too, probably better than burton and intec option is a plus. I like phiokkas a lot but they break a lot I guess. I have not broken any but I have only put 10 or so days on mine. at the end of the day though I have been coming back to td2 and 3 over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hold out for the Sidewinder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 If boots have the intec heels already, can they still be used with standards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 If boots have the intec heels already, can they still be used with standards? Definitely. There are no issues at all in doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks for the input everyone. As for those of you that don't like your TDs, the TD3 elastomer feels so much better than the TD2s.I won't ride my TD2 bases anymore, but I still like the TD3. The only reason for me getting something else is that I want to try something else. At my weight and riding skill, I don't think I have to worry about Ibex (burton race plates) or F2 bindings exploding or anything like that. You could always add a suspension kit (or two) to your TD2s. It will provide a pretty similar feel to TD3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Definitely. There are no issues at all in doing this. Except with SnowPro. I couldn't fit INTEC™ heels into the standard bail binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Except with SnowPro. I couldn't fit INTEC™ heels into the standard bail binding. It must be dependent on vintage of SnowPro... My older standard SP Race bindings work Intec heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I've found that recent proflex freecarve and old burton rattraps and maybe some other older bindings with a long heel bail can be interfered with by heel pins. New binders shouldn't be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 I know you're all talking about intecs and stuff, but I'm a standard bails kind of person. My TD2.5s use regular bails. The next set of bindings that I plan on buying will also be bails only. Sure, the step in stuff with intecs is nice, but it's not that much extra work flipping a bail over my boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Sure, the step in stuff with intecs is nice, but it's not that much extra work flipping a bail over my boot. Step in isn't only about convenience. Another big factor is that you don't have that toe bail sticking out further than the edge. You can actually back off stance angles a few additional degrees by using step ins. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Step in isn't only about convenience. Another big factor is that you don't have that toe bail sticking out further than the edge. You can actually back off stance angles a few additional degrees by using step ins.Ink True, but they're also stiffer (or so they say, never been on it), which is what I'm trying to avoid, hence the move to either Ibex/burtons or F2s, but also because I just want try something new. I'm pretty happy with the TD3 base overall, but all I have for a comparison are TD2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hey, don't waste all those 2nd board kits! Just find few suspension kits, feeling is just about the same. Or, just buy TD3 yellow elastomers, cut 4mm thick spacer disks, out of alu or cutting board, to add under your TD2 center disks, and you are good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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