lordmetroland Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) I've been reading up on the Catek FR2s - good and bad - and may be interested in buying a pair. They'd need to be size large, my boots are 13s. Currently on Ride El Hefes, which I really like, so the lack of replacement parts and the probability of vanishing hardware for the Cateks is a bit spooky. But I might want a little better control over the Exxon Valdez that I recently christened. So, I'm a bit unsure but interested to see what's out there. Thanks! Edited May 1, 2014 by lordmetroland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Have you seen these? http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/Power-Plate-System-_p_181.html They add cant/lift adjustability to your current softboot bindings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Have you seen these? http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/Power-Plate-System-_p_181.htmlThey add cant/lift adjustability to your current softboot bindings I have, indeed. They factor into my indecision over the Cateks. It's the extra 3 pounds of metal that's giving me pause. I'm not a weight weenie; the board is pretty heavy to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/Power-Plate-System-_p_181.html[/url]They add cant/lift adjustability to your current softboot bindings If only They made a binder complete that utilized the td-3 base. That extra weight could actually be a direct replacement for the Catek. "Help us Fin Kenobi, you are our only hope" I will gladly test any prototypes you may come up with!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 If only They made a binder complete that utilized the td-3 base. That extra weight could actually be a direct replacement for the Catek. "Help us Fin Kenobi, you are our only hope"I will gladly test any prototypes you may come up with!!! Yes, yes, yes! Now you've hit on another variable in the equation. If, say, there was a company known for quality, simplicity - and maybe most relevant to this question - solvency, that offered a rugged-a** substitute for the FR2, I wouldn't be paralyzed by doubt. I'd be riding on it! If only.... Oh yes; and I would be a willing guinea pig too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I've got a couple days in on the Hazelwood. The Ride El Hefe bindings are great, but I wouldn't complain about a bit more power and edge control in a softie. So still looking for large Catek Freeride 2s. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboardfast Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 You might call all board sports in boulder to see if he has any Catek free rides in stock as he has been a Catek dealer for a long time. He has lots of stiffer soft boot bindings as well.303-415-1600 You would need to get the Catekfree ride with carbon fiber highbacks to get the most stiffness.nidecker used to make a soft binding with carbon fiber high backs which might still be available?I rode the free frides for a little while and then went back to hardboots for good full time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) You might call all board sports in boulder to see if he has any Catek free rides in stock as he has been a Catek dealer for a long time. Thanks for the idea, but All Board Sports has no FRs in stock (and none in the foreseeable future...). It was worth a shot, though! Edited May 1, 2014 by lordmetroland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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