Willow 15 Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just been having my usual pre-season, preamble, drool of the forthcoming weirdo snowboard equipment and found this:- http://sg-snowboards.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/FULL_CARVE_SG_BOARD_DETAIL_SNOWBOARDS_RIDER_SIGI_GRABNER_LOCATION_SCUOL_PIC_SAM.jpg Its a good test but if you want lateral movement I would modify the bindungen on this babe. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hooger-Booger-Lite-Wave-early-raceboard-snowboard-Scott-/170546848229?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Skiing_Snowboarding_Snowboards_CV&hash=item27b56261e5 No rubber/elastomer but I think they will be quite spongey. Maybe this is the answer to people like me who think plate systems are good but can't justify the cost, weight and the bloody extra screws and gubbings that will be lost in the garage. I have a Catek(right) and will swap for a F2titanium/Bomber Sidewinder(right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 i wondered about that. i was thinking maybe to pick up a set of used titanflex/intec bindings for the rear foot. and. inward cant on the front binding? that'd have my knee popping in seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow 15 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 i wondered about that. i was thinking maybe to pick up a set of used titanflex/intec bindings for the rear foot. I have **** loads of crap you can have, borrow and abuse. Bindings, intec's etc. But, can I have a go your Donek board flex equaliser. P.S. Don't take it to a fridge, you won't get one decsent turn in. Play on words I know, but save it for the masssive amount of snow that is comming this winter.There are hardbooters around, but they are not normal, give them a bit of space. I know one in Laggan and one in Kingussie. Everyone a Scotch pusssie. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I have **** loads of crap you can have, borrow and abuse. Bindings, intec's etc. But, can I have a go your Donek board flex equaliser.P.S. Don't take it to a fridge, you won't get one decsent turn in. Play on words I know, but save it for the masssive amount of snow that is comming this winter.There are hardbooters around, but they are not normal, give them a bit of space. I know one in Laggan and one in Kingussie. Everyone a Scotch pusssie. x 'course you can, once it arrives. i've already had the 184GS on the slope at braehead. it was do-able, but a danger. it was utterly terrifying until i got used to the way it catapults out of corners. the silberpfeil feels like a trick board in comparison.i'll be there tomorrow night if you fancy the trip. maybe my BTS will have arrived by then too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 No. Not until you set them up with lift/cant/bias/etc. That old Hooger looks like a bargain Fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 The IBEX bindings have a left/right designation. It's marked on the aluminum baseplate as "inside" which refers to the inside or medial part of the foot. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 The IBEX bindings have a left/right designation. It's marked on the aluminum baseplate as "inside" which refers to the inside or medial part of the foot.. . . Perhaps the 'Inside' is a warning they should only be used for carpet carving? :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Perhaps the 'Inside' is a warning they should only be used for carpet carving? :rolleyes: I didn't say it! Dave, what is the difference? I seem to remember Burtons having those markings but I could never tell what it meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boarder_Ted Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I know the older, pre-race plates had a bit of inward canting, hence the "inside" designation. Not sure about the new Ibex. Is there canting on them? I don't seem to recall there being any on the Burton race plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I would be interested in the bindings were mounted a little closer together!:lol: (and I had any hope of reaching the heel bale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Looks like Sigi sorting out his new TD3 SW / comparing to the F2s that broke and put him out of the race? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Looks like Sigi sorting out his new TD3 SW / comparing to the F2s that broke and put him out of the race?i figured he was running a stiff front binding, and a squishy back one. kinda like you've said you do. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 i figured he was running a stiff front binding, and a squishy back one. kinda like you've said you do. ? I would agree except I think the F2 is softer right? It appears to be in front? Kinda tricky photo, his back foot is out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I would agree except I think the F2 is softer right? It appears to be in front? Kinda tricky photo, his back foot is out?isn't his back binding a TD3 SW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 F2 is the front binding on the pic. TD3 with yellow moves quite a bit, though... Back to left/right story... - The bindings with built in cant have left and right, but theoretically, you could switch the toe and heel blocks and make right into left; - Fritchi/Crazy Creek bindings have built in cant AND left and right toe/heel blocks - one has built in toe lift, other one built in heel lift. - Plastic Blax bindings have assymetrical bases (no built in cant, just weird shape base). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow 15 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 The question was rhetorical. Forgive me if I am wrong but I think Sigi was using Atomic ski boots towards the latter part of the season. I think that's where the problem is. Where are you wintergold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I´m here :D ,but I must admit that I´m not 100% sure what you are trying to get at in this thread ... After Sigi´s binding failed him, he was looking for other options (as Fin already posted somewhere here). Maybe the setup on the picture is used because of the different flex, but maybe it is just used this way to have a direct comparison ... hard to tell. There are also pictures where he uses the Sidewinders on both feet. Sigi was using (heavily adapted) Atomic boots in Telluride, but if my memory serves me right, he was using Northwaves again for the Olympics. And he seems to have tested and even built several plates in the off season. Having a different setup for the front and back foot has been an issue for quite some time - hardboot/softboot mix, different dampeners for the bindings, different tongues in the boots, etc. Whatever feels "right" for you and helps you feel comfortable on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I didn't say it!Dave, what is the difference? I seem to remember Burtons having those markings but I could never tell what it meant. If you look at the baseplate, you can see that there are differently sized holes on the inside and the outside. But I just got confirmation from the builder that that´s more or less cosmetic. I never felt a difference when riding ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 In the attached image you'll notice 2 extra webs (A) on the right hand side of the baseplate. In this case, the right side is where the binding is marked "inside". Also, you will notice cut-outs (B)at the heel and toe that become slightly larger towards the 'outside'. Those two things are supposed to provide the baseplate with an asymmetric flex. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I think I had noticed the markings on race plates, but as I ride regular, and always put the leash on the front foot ;), they were always set up correctly. If you ride goofy, you would have to switch the leash to the right foot binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacopodotti Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I normally use Burton Race plates and you can effactively feel de difference between the two bindings . If some ona has a pair just try to switch inside to outside and have a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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