K2 Cinch Tryst Snowboard Binding Review |
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The Good Ride TakeA Good Ride Take on Binding Tech 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 plague “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
Company Info & SpecsK2 Cynch Trist 2012~The~Tryst $209.95
EFFORTLESS STYLE The 2011-2012 K2 Tryst™ snowboard binding with Cinch technology is the best in luxury entry and exit function. Focused on making your on-snow experience as smooth and easy as it can be with Harshmellow comfort and airlock highback rider response. It does get any better than the easy style of the Tryst. Cinch C2Strong, Light, Fast • Reinforced Nylon Baseplate with responsive Aluminum Heelcup  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.  Laid-Back Forward LeanWant less forward lean? All K2 Highbacks have reduced starting forward lean. Maximum forward lean is maintained by increased range of adjustment.  Women's Cored Ergo• Women’s Specific Cored Lightweight Design• Center spine for heel-side power and response• Thermo-Formed EVA Calfpad• Patented Tool-Less Forward Lean  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  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 Cinch• Independently adjustable top & bottom bands for custom fit• Tool-Less cam-lock adjust• Cored for a lightweight and secure fit over the toe  Speed• Strong, durable reinforced Polymer lever  Cam Lock-Center AdjustingTool-less and secure adjustment, allows you to precisely center your straps with ease and speed.  Custom Caddi• Super Cush performance• Ladder Cover• Durable PU laminates 
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| Flex | Soft | Upper Adjustability |
Excellent |
Traction | Good |
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| Comfort | Excellent |
Lower Adjustability |
Excellent |
Sole Cushioning |
Average |
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| Heel Hold |
Excellent |
Response | Average |
Board/Binding Integration | Good | ||
