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		<title>2012-2013 Binding Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Snowflakes have fallen, resorts have opened and all the 2012/2013 gear will be hitting the slopes soon! Each year I get the opportunity to ride and review gear before they hit the shops. Eventually this list will be expanded but here&#8217;s the collection of bindings I was able to try out so far! So far I&#8217;ve ridden 14 bindings, 8 men&#8217;s and 6 women&#8217;s models. Each review is judged by the same standard and for the majority of reviews I used my own boots. If you have a specific binding you would like to be reviewed please request it in the comment section. About me as a snowboarder: I&#8217;m coming up on my 19th season snowboarding. I am majority freerider (I ride trees, powder, steeps, groomers, natural terrain) and I ride halfpipe. I&#8217;m progressing my park experience with boxes/rails. I am 5&#8217;6&#8243; and typically ride a 156cm for my all mountain board, my powder board is a 161cm and my park board is a 151cm. 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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Union Force</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Mission Ridge, WA Snow Conditions: Softpacked groomers to fresh snow on the mountain. Setup: I rode the Union Force Bindings on the Nitro Eero Ettala with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Average time to set up on the board. Fit: I rocked the Forces in the M/L size which is what I&#8217;ve used in the past. They fit my size 8 women&#8217;s boots with some adjustments to the straps and heelcup. First Impression: I can always count on the Forces to be my go-to binding on the mountain. Gets the job done without the bells and whistles. Appearance: I tried the Forces in the bright pink colorway. I prefer the blue but the pink is really really bright, similar to the women&#8217;s Trilogy bindings this year but for the men to have the bright pink option. Comfort: The Forces continue to offer comfort on the mountain, good padding in the highback to baseplate. The straps are form fitting to the boot. Functionality: The Union Forces are known for workhouse dependability. They feature stage II base dupont zytel ST, multizone dupont ST highbacks with injected EVA bushings. Extruded anodized aluminum heelcups, quick adjust [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Salomon Absolute Premium</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Shay]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Salomon Absolute Premium bindings on the YES Greats/Venture Helix with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Pretty normal time to set up the bindings. Fit: I tried the Salomon Absolute Premium bindings in the medium size which were suitable to my size 8 boots. Good comfortable fit on the width and baseplate to my boots. First Impression: Responsive, comfortable and a toe strap I finally like. Appearance: They only come in White for the Absolute Premium bindings but I like the design since it&#8217;s a mix of white and purple with a subtle mint coloring in spots. I definitely like the look of the binding and the color choices bring out the flawless design. Comfort: Good comfort on the Absolute Premium bindings. The ankle strap is padded and molds very well to the boot without causing any pressure points. The toe strap didn&#8217;t have any problems and the padding in the baseplate helped absorb any rough bumpy terrain while riding. Functionality: The Salomon Absolute Premium bindings offer up a high end responsive binding for women. The baseplate is a transfer [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Rome Mob Boss</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Rome Mob Boss Bindings on the Rome Hammerhead with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Pretty normal time to set up the bindings. Fit: I tried the Rome Mob Bosses in the small binding option and they were a good fit to my boot with no pressure points or weird feelings on the mountain. The straps adjusted just fine to the toe cup and ankle portion of my size 8 boots. First Impression: Customizable tweakability with a fun playful approach to park riding. Appearance: The Mob Bosses come in blue, black and LNP for styles. I ended up on the LNP binding which I liked the mix of lime green to black style. The left and right bindings were switched with color as well so it just kept things fun between the looks of them and kept to LNP&#8217;s personal style. Comfort: The Mob Bosses kept up with the comfort of last year&#8217;s Mobs. Comfortable padding in the baseplate and highbackk. The ankle strap was very comfortable, no pressure at all on my boot (which I had last year) and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Flux GM30</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:04:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Flux GM30 Bindings on the Endeavor Diamond with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Pretty normal time to set up the bindings. Fit: I tried the Flux GM30 bindings in the small size which fit my size 8 boots just fine. The straps were able to be adjusted properly and I didn&#8217;t have any slippage problems while riding. First Impression: Definitely a more suitable all-mountain binding from Flux for the female rider. Appearance: I rode the GM30 bindings in Metallic Black. Designed with flux bindings written all over, a little bit of bling on the straps and a basic black design that&#8217;s rocked out. Pretty snazzy bindings for the mountain. Comfort: Flux has always been a very comfortable binding choice and the GM30&#8217;s continued with the trend. Super padded straps, good padding on the footbed and ultra comfort for the ride down the mountain. Functionality: Built for all mountain riding, the Flux GM30 binding offers a vogue base with performance blend 30 and a new footbed. The highback is the chair highback with super tough nylon. The straps are F-tech [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 NOW IPO</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the NOW IPO Bindings on the Arbor Swoon with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: JF Pelchat was on hand to make sure the bindings went out with good fit for the sizing options he had at the demo. He took the time to get mine dialed in and also matched the bushing flex to the board I was riding so it was a better match. Fit: I tried the NOW IPO bindings in the medium size which fit my boot for sizing, the toe strap and ankle straps were centered just fine. First Impression: Props to JF for his hard work on NOW bindings that helps connect you to the board and absorb the terrain. Appearance: The NOW IPO bindings come in two choices for 2013. There is the white version and the black version. Overall a pretty simple looking binding with the NOW logo, branding and design. I rode the black version and was fine with the appearance of the binding. Comfort: The NOW IPO bindings were good on comfort. Good padding in the ankle strap, baseplate and highback. The straps I [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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