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The Good Ride Take

A Good Ride Take on Binding Tech

Metal vs Plastic Bindings

This is a Goodride breakdown for all you that are having a tough time choosing your bindings and what to make of the material you are looking at.  Most bindings are Metal, Plastic or some combo of the 2.

Metal Bindings have a lot of great aspects.  Almost all-metal bindings are made from aluminum.  Aluminum is great when it come to weight to stiffness ratio and also pretty durable.  There is one key issue with metal/aluminum bindings; they transfer all the vibrations from the board right into your feet.  This is the same principle that pelage “bass-less” bindings, your feet got totally tired or fatigued.  The newer generations have much better/damp bases so this problem has been minimized and in some cases eliminated.   There are some companies that make great bindings despite the vibration issue with Aluminum.   Some that come to mind are Ride and Rome.

Plastic Bindings also have many great features but let’s address some technical stuff first.  Most plastic bindings are really hardened glass plastic mix.   The high-end stuff tends to have a more carbon, and carbon fiber added for extra stiffness and weight savings.  Plastic bindings really dominate the market right now and most top bindings these days are mostly or all plastic.  They can be really stiff and react well to your commands.   The new bindings finally dialed in the carbon/ fiber integration to the point that the bindings will perform with the stiffness of metal and absorb more chatter.  Most industry leaders have limited or completely eliminated metal from their bindings and we feel that with the materials used right now this is the future.  Some mostly plastic companies that we feel rock are Burton, Flux and Union.

What kind of binding should you buy?  It’s a tough call.  Both Plastic and Metal bindings offer freestyle, freeride and all mountain styles.  At this point we feel that plastic bindings are edging out metal bindings when it comes to the very high end $300+ category.  However it is a tough call in the below $300 category as to which material has the advantage.

The Good Ride Take on K2
K2 is a big company that makes a lot of ski and snowboard gear. K2 chose Flat Camber and variations of flat/rocker for their snowboards in the post camber revolution. Their flat camber has a mixed take but their flat/rocker shapes seem to be well liked and some are Good Ride Favorites. When it comes to Bindings K2 spends a lot of time working on the quick strap/release side of things and they have 2 quick release designs. Some like this but others would rather see them work on improved turn initiation, comfort and better board flex under foot. We’d at least like to see them switch to only one quick release and develop their normal bindings more. Their boots are well made, long lasting and comfortable but some don’t have the adjustability that some boots have. Their customer support is very good but there is no phone # on their site so you must contact them via email. All in all K2 does a pretty good job when it comes to making snowboard gear for a wide variety of riders.

Company Info & Specs

K2 Auto Ever 2012

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Ever

ONCE AGAIN THE BEST EVER

The 2011-2012 K2 Ever snowboard binding is the convergence of all of the best K2 binding tech in one ultra-quick, lightweight binding. Canted, cored, Air-locked and Harshmellowed the Ever is stacked deep with tech. Topped off with the patented K2 Auto™ system, you can have it all

Auto

Harshmellow - Bindings

Canted Footbeds

• Angled inward 3 degrees to match your natural leg position during riding.• More support to the outside of the foot provides improved control and ollie pop.• Reduces fatigue allowing you to ride longer and stronger.

Gap Eraser Highbacks

Allows you to completely eliminate all gapping between boot and highback, highback and heelcup creating a snug union between you and your board.

Laid-Back Forward Lean

Want less forward lean? All K2 Highbacks have reduced starting forward lean. Maximum forward lean is maintained by increased range of adjustment.

Airlock-Lite Highback

• Ultimate in Cored Out Lightweight Design• Seamless Power Transfer• Smooth, Asymmetrical Flex• Patented Tool-Less Forward Lean

Auto Carbon

carbon strength auto simple

• NC Machined for ultimate weight savings
• Carbon Reinforced Nylon for lightweight, responsive performance
• High Performance Flex for Pro-level riders
• Tool-less Power Ramp

Harshmellow Basepad

• Harshmellow gasket under the chassis isolates vibration• Reduces rider fatigue• Absorbs harsh landing impact

Seamless EVA Footbed

• EVA cover with polycarbonate support frame prevents snow build-up.• Tool-less ‘Pop Top’ Disc Cover for easy access to disc mount screws

Power Ramp

• Tool-Less Adjustment• Integrated with Full Seamless Footbed

Multi Compatible Disc

• Two slot design mounts on 4-hole and 3-hole patterns...• Align slots tip-tail for 4-hole• Align slots toe-heel for 3-hole• Powerhold washers provide bomber locking power

Multi Compatible-Offset Discs

• Offset slots to allow for toe-heel centering by rotating it 180 degrees

EZ-Set Auto

• Independently adjustable top & bottom bands for custom fit• Tool-Less cam-lock adjust• Cored for a lightweight and secure fit over the toe

Aluminum Airlight

• Aluminum Speed ratchet in a lighter weight package• Longer lever means more cranking power!

EZ Feed

A wider, tapered ladder opening allows for the easiest, ease of entry.

Hinge Mount

K2 PATENTED!

Provides easy entry and exit from the binding by allowing the ankle strap to move freely away from the footbed.

Cam Lock-Center Adjusting

Tool-less and secure adjustment, allows you to precisely center your straps with ease and speed.

Thin Cored Caddi

• Ultra-thin, lightweight construction for high performance comfort• Durable PU laminates

K2 Auto Ever 2011

Ever Construction Features

CHASSIS:

Auto Carbon Chassis

FOOTBED FEATURES:

Harshmellow Shockpads, Canted Footbed, Seamless EVA w/ Pop-Top Disc Cover, Tool-Less Adjust Power Ramp

HIGHBACK:

Airlock-Lite Highback

ANKLE STRAP:

Thin Cored Caddy Ankle Strap

STRAP FEATURES:

Hinge Mount & Cam-Lock centering

TOE STRAP:

NEW! Auto EZ-Set Toe Strap

RATCHET:

Aluminum Airlite & EZ Feed Housings

DISC:

Multi-Compatible & Offset Discs

K2 Auto Ever 2010

SIZES

M, L, XL

Black

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