Strap-in or ratchet bindings cause a great deal of discomfort to me while boarding. In fact, it is so great that I stopped boarding mid-trip to get step-ins. The location of straps cause my foot to loose all feeling within 10-15 minutes of being strapped in because all the weight is concentrated on two spots on my foot. The step-in does not since it distributes the weight over the entire top of the foot/ankle/shin. I have this same problem with roller blades.
I am looking to replace my current step-in boots since they are too large for my feet and wanted to see what over all picture is for the step-in binding/boot market.
I have not tried "flows" or something "flow"-like so I am open to the idea of them.
I've been boarding for 4 years.
2007-12-29 08:03:23 · 4 answers · asked by nebabon 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
There are no true "step-in" binding produced any longer. There are some "slide-in" bindings, but it sounds like you already know about some that are available:
1. Flow slide in bindings
2. K2 Cinch slide in bindings
The Flow distribute the pressure better, but I would only recommend the high end models of Flow bindings - for weight and durability reasons.
The K2 Cinch is more like a regular strap in with smaller straps on the top of the foot - those probably won't be for you either.
The best "step-in" bindings ever made (in my opinion) are the ones with the high back but they went out of production several years ago.
Good Luck
2007-12-29 11:00:39 · answer #1 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the strap in bindings because you can use them for a few seasons on different boards. Even if he grows up a few boot sizes the strap in binding will work with any snowboard boot. Flow, Ride and K2 make some quick entry/exit bindings that strap in with any boot but are quicker than traditional straps Step-in bindings do not release like ski bindings in a crash, they only are easier to enter or exit, you don't have to sit in the snow to strap in. They have not made step-in bindings for a few years now. Step-in's biggest downfall was that the boots didn't hold up to the stress of use, and wore out quickly, so you were forced to buy $200+ boots about every other season. You had to buy the exact boot type to go with the binding (limited options= higher prices).
2016-05-27 19:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
E-Bay is the only place I am aware of that still sells them, and even then they're probably not new. Don't get Flows. Too many problems. If it's the front strap the causes pressure, try capstraps instead. They go over the entire front of your boot and doesn't focus pressure on any particular part of your foot. The higher end bindings are also a lot more padded than lets say a $80 beginner pair. I think the Burton Triads are specifically geared to performance and comfort, but as with all of their stuff, quite pricey.
2007-12-29 11:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by R4L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it...don't think they make step-in bindings anymore...or step-in boots.
2007-12-29 11:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pineapples aren't quiet Strawberries!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋