dantheman0177 Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I am trying to get hold of a set of Catek Freeride Pro's but they won't have any in stock until after I have done my big trip in Feb, so I need recommendations for an alternative, carve-style friendly, soft boot binding for when I ride back here in Oz with my mates or when the powder is on and the freeride board comes out. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Got one pair left. http://www.exoticboards.com/catalog/item/2411530/2264595.htm You're welcome to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lootz Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Got mine from RJ a few weeks back. I have about 5 days on them so far. One of the best purchases I have ever made in snowboarding. I would encourage you to pick up his last pair. I tried flows etc... Nothing comes close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman0177 Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 RJ Thanks heaps for that. Just sent you an e-mail to try and sort out a couple of fine details. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Is there any downside to the Cateks? Sounds like everyone loves em, I was just wondering if they have any drawbacks compared to traditional style softboot bindings. Are there particular boots that fit with them the best?(29 mondo) I hear alot of people using the Malamuts(spelling?), are the stiff flow/ burton or other boots equally compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 they are a bit heavy and have some quirks that make them uncomfortable, also they transmit much more vibration to you so fatigue I am sure will set in faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey Dan, Just pulled her off the site. Will be in touch soon. You now have the distinction of having the last produced Catek Freeride Pro Binding in history. That's pretty darn cool. Congrats. RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Fatigue- That`s the killer of all my fun. I wonder if you could dampen them with losing performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philistine Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Don't worry man, Fatigue is for sissies. I've been riding my Freerides all season and the only drawbacks I've experienced are my jealous friends who always want to ride my board. You will NOT be dissapointed, unless you're a sissy. Edit: this message was directed at surfinsmiley, who I thought was the individual buying the freeride pros. However, don't be dissapointed, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 and its the same as comparing say the TD1 to the TD2, its only gonna be a issue on the nastiest, coldass windblown days I have a pair and love them but they are not so much better than the high end nideckers or burton P1s that I would say either are better or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 assuming its gonna work out with RJ. If not, get ahold of me. Nidecker Carbon900 and Pro800 look solid as hell, and would be slightly damper and more forgiving than FR or FR Pro. I had a friend on Salomon SPX Pros...something like that...he loved em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philistine Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Do the Nideckers have any tilt or cant options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Do the Nideckers have any tilt or cant options? nope. just built in dampening and toe lifts. nowhere near as extensive as catek whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Does anybody make a three-strap anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raisputin Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have Drake Matrix bindings on my freeride board. They are pretty darned comfortable I have to say and I can carve in them just fine :) I am really wanting to try out a pair of the Cateks though...they look absolutely amazing. Unfortunately I am not willing to shell out that kinda $$ for a pair without having tried them first, or at least been able to see them in person and sadly there are exactly "0" people I know that have them and "0" shops anywhere near me that have a set, in fact the better of the two local shops had never even heard of Catek :( I did add some burton Toecap Straps to my Drakes with a little modification to the Drake binding assembly and the comfort level of the toecap straps is absolutely amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 had a couple straps break at the worst times a few years ago on the drakes and also the heel hoop got loose and there was no way to fix it, drake for sure is one the better producers of softy bindings though, again they have some quirks like every other brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfinsmiley Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 How about ride height on the Freerides? Are they higher than regular soft bidings? Any ideas on how much the difference is if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 the cateks are adjustable to a point but are higher than just about everything out there so with cateks lift plates are a thing of the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 nideckers arent that high..maybe 1/4" to 3/8" higher than flat on the board due to the LDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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