softbootsurfer Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 Thought I would share... the Union "Force" binding with a Bolted High back and an added Leather top strap... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWM Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 3 hours ago, softbootsurfer said: Thought I would share... the Union "Force" binding with a Bolted High back and an added Leather top strap... How does it perform on heel turns? Improved leverage toward the heel edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 of course the main difference is Toe Edge as it removes most of the Ankle flex to the lower leg, though the Heel is also more powerful from the added lateral flex support, of a top strap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 I find it Strange, Malamutes, Driver X, Booster Straps and all the rest of the How to Make SB Stiff, I have had All the Stiff Boots and they break down after 14 days or so...simply lock the High Back Up, then add a top strap, yea, you can Adjust the Top Strap to exactly the Stiffness you want...Meaning leave it loose and full Ankle Flex, tighten all the way and remove the Ankle flex, while adding Lateral support... At this point, what with Carving making a showing, I am surprised No Body is making a 3 strap...There is no way the Step in Boots don't just Break Down after a couple weeks of use...though having that Heel Locked Down does make a substantial improvement I would Imagine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) I rode burton 3 strap on an asym air waaay back and was amazed by the improvement to edge control with the glorified sorels of the time, my Merrel super comps negated my need for highbacks or 3rd straps, no more stoner rigged duct tape and skiboot liners and tongues. I wouldn't be suprized if somebody doesn't come out wit an optional 3rd strap lockable highback, now that carving is cool and they'll need the latest and greatest newfangled carving system to keep a marketing edge in selling upgrades for the laceup 1 season boots every body loves. Edited March 15 by b0ardski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Here's the Thing, you can adjust them from no Impact to almost, a HB feel in a matter of seconds, not for You Boardski, rather the Kids that want to now Carve some, after they hit the Park or the Pipe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuxdiesel Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 https://summitskiboards.com/product/technine-custom-pro-ds-snowboard-bindings-plus-summit-riser-kit/ Something like this would be great. I had a pair of Burton Custom 3 strap bindings years ago that I left with a very attractive female snowboard instructor at Snowbird when I was teaching at National Academy. Too bad I wasn't thinking straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Yea, those should work great, just need to bolt the Highback from folding down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuxdiesel Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 It makes me wonder if a Flow fusion binding with some sort of external Power Ride tongue/strap arrangement would do the trick. Before long we will be reinventing Salomon SX92 Equipe's from the Glen Plake era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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