tdifan_2003 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 OK, here is a question for more experienced folks on the forum. I just bought a 173 RT with Catek bindings (a few years old). They came with short plates. I am about 187 lbs. My questions are - do I need to get long (and 1/2" thick) and if so - where can I get a set, provided they are a little older model. Please let me know, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 What size feet do you have? And how much do you weigh? Without knowing those, we can't help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I am about 187 lbs. Going by your weight only, you should go with the long plate... that's what it says on the Catek site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 wouldnt it be best to ask Jeff Caron this? direct catek? I was once checking about cateks, and was told that short is an option if your feet are small enough and youre not keen on the super precise stiffness of the long plate Im in a 27, and was told I could ride the short plate if I wanted something more forgiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-CanCarve Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I weigh about 190 and wear a 27.0 Mondo - been using Catek shorts on all my boards. I have used the originals (purple), World Cup (black) and new Olympic SI's. Never had a problem, spoke with Jeff at ECES and he said everything was good. Just my 2 cents Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdifan_2003 Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thank you guys, Didn't mean to throw a question and not follow up, but just came home. So, as I said I am around 187 lbs and my boots are 29. I am able to fit them on the short plates and there is space for probably half size more. About Catek, I tried to e-mail them as well and the reply was that they're 100% sold out on the long plates. They did not specify if this was for the new or old ones. Millen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Walters Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Have you ridden the shortplates? if you have and they work for you keep them. If you think you could go with a stiffer binding get the long plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thank you guys,Didn't mean to throw a question and not follow up, but just came home. So, as I said I am around 187 lbs and my boots are 29. I am able to fit them on the short plates and there is space for probably half size more. About Catek, I tried to e-mail them as well and the reply was that they're 100% sold out on the long plates. They did not specify if this was for the new or old ones. Millen If it fits ride it, if it doesn't feel right you can always look for long plates mid season after he's gotten the inventory back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I'd wait for the long plates, simply because of the weight thing. Equipment failures can ruin your day, or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tb Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have ridden the shorts, and the longs. I was in the same quandry. . . right on the edge between the two. I have settled in on the short plates for several reasons. 1) they are shorter, well duh . . . I can not ride the same angles on the long plates on my boards. The long plate would drag before my boot would. 2) they are lighter. . . sure, not by much, but I can feel the difference 3) they are a hair softer. Dont think you would measure the difference, and its probably between my damn ears, but I like the way the shorts feel better. 4) They are pleanty stiff. I forgot where, but I believe Jeff shared the finite element analysis of the short plate. . . im not too concerned about any form of "equipment failure" associated with the short plate. I think I would classify myself as an aggressive rider, and have never been concerned about these. (The weekest link has always been my boots . . . I used to rip a heel off my boots almost every season). just my 2 cents. . . but you are a little closer to the edge then I bsaed on your boot size. Set the plates up, and then take a picture of them from the side. ~tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdifan_2003 Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Thank you guys :), I'll stick with the short ones - they should be OK, and, well, I can;t find long anyway ;). Now I have to work on the lift/cant, something I have not had the pleasure having so far. I have Burton race plates on my other board and I kinda like the setup. It's nice to be able to paly around though. Once again - thanks a bunch and have a safe season . Millen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tb Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Millen, Make a treck to some mountain that has a catek loyalist or two. I think you would be pleasently surprised how comfortable the cateks can be made based on the adjustability options. If you find someone who really knows how to adjust them, you can pretty much tell them where you feel any stress, and with a few small twists of the wrist, have it disappear. If you can make it to Vermont, or to the ECES, I could run you through it VERY quick. Or, during your first day of riding, keep in mind anything that isnt 100% comfortable in your lower body. Even over the forum, I think we could get you dialed in very quickly. ~tb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdifan_2003 Posted November 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 ~tb, thanks a lot! I will check my Burton race plates and will try to come close to their settings (lift/cant). I felt pretty cofortbale with them last year. Vermot should have very good places, but for now, we are planning a Veil vacation around February. Last year, there weren't many carvers in Veil, so i don't know if I could find somebody to give me some hints for the Cateks on the spot. Anyway, this forum is great! Thnaks for all the advises! Millen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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