Comments on: Binding Review: 11-12 GNU B-Famous

By: Epic

Epic — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:02:37 +0000

I hate ratchet buckle bindings, dont matter which brand cause you have to sit in the snow to strap in (sucks when your frinds are on ski thingies), also the buckles are a pain with gloves on, i could go on…

Then i tried out some FLOWs they work ok but are not that good either, they break and stuff loosens up after some time…

Then SP was next for me to try out…. Just wanna say that i love my SP sLAB.one from 2011 pricy (others top models are to) but well worth it.
We are all different so no bindings are perfect but try them out if you get the chance, you won’t regret it.

By: tdc

tdc — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:24:54 +0000

my GF and myself have been riding Gnu rear entry binders for going on our 3rd season, Choice for me and B-Famous for her. she was coming from K2 cinchs (she hated) and me from Burton Cartels (loved). we both couldnt be more satisfied. from a comparison standpoint, my Choices feel very similar to the Cartel’s i was rocking prior.

from a durability standpoint, i suspect that my 6’1″, 210 lb frame (former college running back) puts a lot more stress on equipment than most people. from charging on piste, to buttering and pressing in the park, to dropping in the BC, i have yet to experience a durability issue.

dont think i have seen it mentioned, but the tension release buckle on the ankle strap is genius. it releases pressure while on the chair, and allows for more flexibility in the park, all with the flip of a finger…

By: Elias

Elias — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:37:30 +0000

Fank, Great advise. Thanks. I’ve seen their ads on gear guide but since I’ve never even touched them, I dare not ordering them from abroad, didn’t notice if they are identical to GNU’s. Good to know~~ at least I’ve got 1 more option in future (even just for patterns and style.)

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:03:11 +0000

Elias,
Also you can look at SP bindings since it is the same as Gnu (license from SP Binding).
http://www.sp-united.com

By: Elias

Elias — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:55:15 +0000

I always like these step-in-from-the-back bindings since the regular 2 straps ones are abit annoying when I keep stepping on the straps when putting on, I was using the K2 cinch CTC before, just sold it in order to get a 2012 Cinch CTX and I have high hopes for that. However the weight is always a problem while we are aiming lighter the better, newly introduced to Hong Kong, Gnu ‘s bindings seems to be another option for me. 1st they look pretty, 2nd, slightly lighter then the K2 Cinch, 3rd, not as pricy. Haven’t tried my GNU Park yet but really looking forward to see which one’s better, K2 Cinch or Gnu. The pop-up ankle strap is another beauty of these bindings, definitely will make stepping in/out a lot easier. Gnu wasn’t popular in HK, but i didn’t realise so many people dislike them. After all their snowboards are good~ Thanks for sharing you review, Shay.

By: Dirk

Dirk — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:19:09 +0000

I just mounted a pair of Mutants, and they look fantastic. I’ll have a few days riding on them soon. Build quality looks good. Base plate is dampened fairly and it all around looks strong. A few days riding and I will have a better read on how they really are. I understand that people might be skeptical of the plastic baseplate Street’s, but these look more solid than other bindings I have had. Hopefully I am right.

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:26:52 +0000

Lem, yep the blacklist review is coming up today!

By: Peterborough

Peterborough — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:59:12 +0000

I always wondered what the manufacturing story on these bindings was. Very interesting – thanks folks. And no, I won’t be buying these or Bent Metals, despite my love of Mervin (just don’t see the build quality I’m after). Great review, Shay.

By: Lem

Lem — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:59:38 +0000

The board on your Flux review and this review is the Blacklist. Are you reviewing both boards?

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:34:41 +0000

Will not say is crap… SP bindings do have good success in Europe… that is wise from Gnu to license like Nitro do as well from SP… They have been doing for pretty long now with lots of upgrades and padding over the years etc… I am sure they are as good if not better convenience against Flow etc… Plus they are light, it is a nice feature when you live in a small resort with short slope (in and out 25 times during the day and over… this can be convenience) 😉 But I am agree Bent Metal looks good too this year…