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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Union Force</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2009/01/binding-review-08-09-union-force.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Steamboat, Colorado Snow Conditions: Groomers to powder to icy days. Setup: I rode the Union Force bindings with a variety of snowboards but mainly the Infinity-R and Lotus-R and my Vans Omni Focus boots now wearing Rome Vamp boots. Time to set up the binding: Average Fit: It was easy to adjust them to my vans boots however when I changed to Rome boots, I needed to adjust them again because they were adjusted to a different boot. They fit both boots fine. First Impression: I needed a solid pair of bindings to try out as I demo&#8217;d companies without bindings&#8230;and Force&#8217;s were the first choice to rock for the day, I knew they&#8217;d be issue-free. Appearance: The red stands out and makes the binding look hot, sizzling red lipstick hot. Comfort: When I first took them out it took a couple runs to adjust to the highback for me, but after that I haven&#8217;t noticed it being an issue. I think it was the switch from a lower women&#8217;s highback to the men&#8217;s highback. The ankle strap is comfortable and molds to my boot just fine. The toe strap once adjusted fits my boot. Padding on the highback [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Flow NXT-AT</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Flow NXT-AT bindings with the Flow Myriad and my Vans Omni Focus Size 8 Boots. Time to set up the binding: The set up time is average, but it takes a little bit longer to make sure the bindings are dialed. Greg the rockies rep for Flow does a really good job of making sure everyone is set up, adjusted their boot to the binding and comfortable. Fit: My boots fit just fine into the flows, not any gaps on the width of the bindings and my boot heel fit fine in the heelcup. Highback wasn&#8217;t taller than my boot and still comfortable. First Impression: I&#8217;m getting used to them, finally! Appearance: I rode the red and white nxt-at&#8217;s which I liked. Cool colors with a smooth design to it. I can see how the white would get dirty quickly but that&#8217;s the case with any gear when it&#8217;s spring slush or early season mud. Comfort: Flow&#8217;s I-Flex powerstrap is all comfort. It eliminates any pressure points that binding straps can cause on your boots and creates a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 K2 Cinch Vette</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/12/binding-review-08-09-k2-cinch-vette.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[2008-2009 binding review]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[K2 Bindings]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the k2 Cinch Vette on the K2 Believer with my Vans Omni Focus size 8. Time to set up the binding: Average time Fit: In the width of the binding, it fit my boots just fine. I probably would have pulled out the toe ramp to be more aligned with my boots but it was a demo day when I rode them. First Impression: Cinches are fun to ride because you get two ways to strap in. Do I need two ways, probably not but I won&#8217;t be disappointed with two ways either. Appearance: It&#8217;s a bit too girly for me, pink and white with flowers. Reminds me of a wedding cake and I&#8217;m not a fan of wedding cakes. Comfort: Plush binding, a comfortable ankle strap that I hardly notice when riding. Padding in the heel and toe of the baseplate to absorb bumps when riding. Toe strap was decent. Functionality: The point of the cinch is to be functional, easier to get in and out. I see the demand for cinch bindings, I think they finally have [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Burton Cartel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Burton Cartels on the Burton Love with my Vans Omni Focus size 8. Time to set up the binding: Average time, just needed to make sure the bindings fit my women&#8217;s boot as a men&#8217;s binding. Fit: The cartels fit my Vans boots very well with some adjustment on the ankle strap and cap strap to fit correctly which didn&#8217;t take long to adjust. First Impression: I&#8217;m finally getting to ride the very popular Cartel. Appearance: Only real men can don hot pink bindings and be comfortable. I love how the cartels look this year, fun and playful. The combo of the love board was really funny. Comfort: I was surprised how comfortable the cartels were for me. The toe strap this year with allowing making it more off-center aligning. The ankle strap is still very comfortable with good cushioning and flex. The canted highback allows you to match the angle of your legs and also rotate the highback. Functionality: The reason I rode the cartels was because the love was a non ICS board and the cartels [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Burton Escapade EST</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/11/binding-review-08-09-burton-escapade-est.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Burton Escapade EST on the Burton Love, hero, eco-nico, Uninc, Supermodel and Feelgood with my Vans Omni Focus size 8. Time to set up the binding: Average time for any binding. Fit: I rocked both the medium and large escapades during demos&#8230;the larges fit better with the adjustments, mediums I had to really adjust to fit and then it wasn&#8217;t centered. First Impression: It&#8217;s like my boots are in the comfort chair at the Sharper image&#8230;you know the one that massages you and makes you want to sit in the store all day&#8230;that is what these bindings are for my boots. Appearance: I spent most of my time on the greenstreet or black escapades and I like the look of all the different colorways. The only thing I don&#8217;t like is the scissors on the straps&#8230;I think that&#8217;s ugly and it reminds me of getting my hair cut which is like 2nd place to the dentist in blah things I hate getting done. Comfort: You can&#8217;t deny the escapades are pure comfort. From the baseplate padding to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Union Force SL</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/11/binding-review-08-09-union-force-sl.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Union Force SL bindings with a variety of snowboards and my Vans Omni Focus boots. Time to set up the binding: Average Fit: At the time the fit felt fine, the toe strap seemed pretty big for my boot size but I had no problems with staying in the bindings and aligning the straps. First Impression: I needed a solid pair of bindings to try out as I demo&#8217;d companies without bindings&#8230;and Force&#8217;s were the first choice to rock for the day, I knew they&#8217;d be issue-free. Appearance: They look good&#8230;hands down. Black with red spiderweb stitching on the straps, clean design from highback to baseplate. Nothing too flashy, no extra bullshit crap that you don&#8217;t need on bindings, just good looks and simple but quality design. Comfort: Starting from the highback to the straps, pure comfort. I had no problems with the highbacks being too tall for my boots or not comforming, they were fine and the straps while the ankle was narrower still offered the support I needed. Padding in the baseplate to absorb any rougher [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Salomon Relay-Elite</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/11/binding-review-08-09-salomon-relay-elite.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Snowing with hardpacked groomers to icy groomers to fresh snow on the runs. Setup: I rode the Salomon relay-elite bindings on the Salomon Sick Stick and Salomon Sanchez with my Vans Omni Focus boots. Time to set up the binding: Average time Fit: The ankle strap was centered and adjusted to my boot. The toe strap when I took it out with the Sanchez kept slipping over my toe no matter how tight I got it. I adjusted the toe strap to the inner hole when I took out the Sick Stick which made it better and not slipping during riding. However the toe strap really doesn&#8217;t fit my boots that well. First Impression: The toe strap and me hate each other. Appearance: Kind of reminded me of curtains that my grandma would like. They aren&#8217;t bad looking, I just think they have more flare than they need. Comfort: The ankle strap is pretty bulky but a good soft flexing strap against the boot. The highback fit my boot shape and the baseplate cover offers padding beneath the toes and heels making it a very comfortable ride down the slopes. Functionality: Despite some extra flare [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Raiden Tigre</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Hardpacked icy in the morning to soft bumpy in the afternoon groomers Setup: I rode the Raiden Tigre&#8217;s on 4 boards so far, the GNU B-pro, Never Summer Infinity, Lib TRS and Lib Phoenix Lando. Time to set up the binding: Average Fit: I&#8217;ve been rocking Rome&#8217;s so long that it took me a little longer to get everything dialed to my boot when I received the bindings. Didn&#8217;t have to adjust the heelcup to my boots and only had to adjust the straps. First Impression: I found a replacement to the Madison. Appearance: It&#8217;s a sleek black design with small raiden symbols on the binding. It&#8217;s not fancy or super color coordinated, but it&#8217;s sleek and it works. The ratchets are my favorite part, reminds me of a bottle opener. Comfort: The ankle strap is slim but really cushiony, it molds to my vans boots and my rome boots just fine. I like that it&#8217;s not bulky because I hardly notice it when I&#8217;m riding. The toe strap is really thin material but just molds around my toebox of the boot when I tighten it. The highback features a &#8220;nuback cushion&#8221; that molds around [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2008-2009 Binding Review</title>
		<link>https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/10/2008-2009-binding-review.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This review will be updated throughout the season as I demo and test more 08/09 bindings. Each review is judged by the same standard and for the majority of reviews I used my own boots (some exceptions). About me as a snowboarder: I&#8217;m coming up on my 15th season snowboarding. I am a freerider (I ride trees, powder, steeps, groomers, natural terrain) and I ride halfpipe. I am 5&#8217;6&#8243; and typically ride a 158cm for my all mountain board, my powder board is a 161 or 164cm and my park board is a 155cm. I weigh about 200lbs give or take. I am a regular rider with a 22 inch width, +15, -15 stance angles. I wear size 8 womens snowboard boots and feel comfortable riding both men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s bindings. My opinion is only my opinion&#8230;of how these bindings rode. Take it as you want. If you are looking for more binding reviews, go here 2008-2009 Binding Review This list goes by brand alphabetically. 08-09 Burton Escapade EST -Women&#8217;s -Retails: $279.95 08-09 Burton Lexa EST -Women&#8217;s -Retails: $229.00 08-09 Burton Cartel -Men&#8217;s -Retails: $219.95 08-09 Drake Muse Binding -Women&#8217;s -Retails: $199.00 08-09 Flow Essence Binding -Retails: $229.00 08-09 Flow [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 08-09 Union Contact</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Timberline, Oregon Snow Conditions: Slushy, bumpy snow softer in spots with some hardpacked icy areas. Overcast skies to fog. Setup: I rode the Union Contact bindings on the Black Death Inc with my Vans Omni Focus boots. Time to set up the binding: Quicker than average Fit: I really had the time to get these dialed to my boots, making sure the fit was there and adjusted to me. Even with a men&#8217;s binding, I always worry the highback might be too much for my calf&#8217;s and boot fit&#8230;but the contacts were not an issue on sizing to a women&#8217;s boot in the M/L size. I also didn&#8217;t have any width problems, no gaps in the fit between the boot and bindings on the width factor. First Impression: It&#8217;s the brite light of bindings&#8230;so far so good. Yes it is extremely lightweight. Appearance: I got to try the bright orange contacts and at first I&#8217;m like dang&#8230;this is really bright. I actually grew to love the bright orange. To me the design of the contacts is sleek, there&#8217;s no special gimmicks or extra stuff to weigh you down&#8230;it&#8217;s a binding and the design is there with a nice color [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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