Flywalker Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Hiya, Been a long time user of these bindings and only recently learned some of the differences between them. The pair that l have only has a thin sheet of rubber under the binding, not the removable bumpers which come in a variety of hardnesses. As there are several of these bindings for sale on here and through various auction/sale sites, l was wondering if there was really any difference in feel or use when on the snow. l have never ridden the "bumpered" newer plates so would appreciate any feedback from those who have ridden them both... and noticed any, or no benefit between the two. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Having only ridden the older race plates I've wondered that too. Do the more recent ones have thicker bails as well as bumpered plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarvingScooby Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 ...The pair that l have only has a thin sheet of rubber under the binding, not the removable bumpers which come in a variety of hardnesses. As there are several of these bindings for sale on here and through various auction/sale sites, l was wondering if there was really any difference in feel or use when on the snow. l have never ridden the "bumpered" newer plates so would appreciate any feedback from those who have ridden them both... and noticed any, or no benefit between the two. Thanks! Flywalker san, I have to add 1 more since I've ridden all 3 types: The Race Plate with holes in metal plate come also with rubber gasket attach facing upside down. This way the bindings is only sitting on those rubber shapes dimples (or what ever u wanna call). I think this binding is only for light & non aggressive riders since the metal plate edge can dibb and marks the deck surface. I know "ruwi" use this version and no problem. The best is where the rubber lay flat with the dimples shape facing up. This type u also get more cushioning under yr boots. Now the one with the gasket glued on -no shape holes on the metal plate, I use this version the most compare the others. I use it on my Tanker (never on race deck) and it perform nicely but u have to get use to the plastic "screeching" sound every time u twist the binding but again I'm 230lbs w/ gears on, so if u much lighter u might not hear anything. I hope this help, RT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacopodotti Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 The best one are the one with the replaceable gasket. Usually they come in blue and red or in blue an orange. It's important to setup the right. There are numbers which are supposed to be the same or similar in the heel and the toe and the bindings should be closed with only one hand. I weight 265 lbs naked and only one I've a problem with Burton Race Plate but it was my fault, I've used a too short screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 http://www.hardsnowboardingitalia.it/# "Neve che scrocchia, freddo, piste deserte e rigate dal gatto fino a fine giornata, spazi di manovra ampi. " Quattroante Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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