Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 These bad boys have just been delivered to my door. Got my board and boots out and strapped em on and jumped around the living room!! 1st impressions are that these are cool!! the entry and lock system are very easy and snug. The toe strap seems like it really secures your foot into the back of the binding. These bindings are HEAVY duty!! They are predominately metal.....which means these are a lot heavier than my other bindings....including the Flows I had previously. I can't wait to see how they ride.......all I need is the snow..... Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Looks like someone scribbled on them with a magic marker, Tubby. Presume you will be returning them for a refund? Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 What are you getting? New tires for the car. New boots, and maybe bindings, for the kid. If there is any money left over after all that... lift tickets. (Sigh.) Kid started getting excited about the upcoming season, and decided to try on last year's equipment... and it still fits! Perhaps can afford those highway tolls after all. But just in case, any sure-fire recipes for stunting a kid's growth? Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Give him a pack of smokes, maybe? Link to post Share on other sites
yamabushi 3 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Looking at getting a split + bindings & skins, looks a lot easier than plodding in snow shoes.. Reckon the Jones Hovercraft 160 split is the go but still need to do more research (and then think of a way to sneak it passed the mrs ).. You may want to look at the Never Summer Summit Split. I have the non-split version and this board meets my idea of what an All-Mountain board is supposed to be. On deep powder, not as good start-and-go flotation as a Burton Fish but oh boy; once you get going you can fly on this thing. It handles the crud like a champ, and the stiffness helps it a lot to achieve a decent cruising speed on groomers. The side cut radius is fairly mellow (as with most big nose powder boars) so it will handle as a regular board of the same size that is 8~10cm smaller. The top sheet is bullet proof, construction is top notch, and they trust it enough to put a 3 year warranty on them. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 These bad boys have just been delivered to my door. Got my board and boots out and strapped em on and jumped around the living room!! 1st impressions are that these are cool!! the entry and lock system are very easy and snug. The toe strap seems like it really secures your foot into the back of the binding. These bindings are HEAVY duty!! They are predominately metal.....which means these are a lot heavier than my other bindings....including the Flows I had previously. I can't wait to see how they ride.......all I need is the snow..... Nice! I do need to get a new set of bindings ... Mine failed on me twice this season (the lift release button/tightening device on top strap would not engage....took 5 minutes the first time, 15 the next, to get it to work) They ARE more than 3 years old which means signifigantly more than 100 days riding in that time. I like the new hybrid convenience bindings. Best of all the features! Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Lookers! Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I am looking at some Salomon Czar skis, 182 long. and salomon sth 12 bindings. 111 wide. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I was thinking about those but went with the atomic blog instead. I'd still love to demo the czar sometime. Looks like a really fast straight ski. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 whats it ride like? Hi Guys/ Gozaimaas Looking at boards and can't work out what to get but still looking at a new fish. Where would the best place to buy in OZ or which online co. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I've always had good deals from backcountry, but actually I also saw some good deals on Rei as well. All from the States. I can't remember which UK shop it was but they were also competitive when I was looking at buying my bindings Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 whats it ride like? Hi Guys/ Gozaimaas Looking at boards and can't work out what to get but still looking at a new fish. Where would the best place to buy in OZ or which online co. Seemore Have you looked at the cheetah? Much better than the fish if its in your size range Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I was thinking about those but went with the atomic blog instead. I'd still love to demo the czar sometime. Looks like a really fast straight ski. From reviews, i think they are meant to be skiied fast and big. the blog sounds like a good ski as well. Let us know how the blogs go and I will report on how the czars handle the pow. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Let us know how the blogs go and I will report on how the czars handle the pow. I managed to get one late-season powder day in on them last year - short lines in 30 cm powder. It's 185 but skis shorter because of the rocker. On piste, it liked to go straight, compared to my other skis and handled the piste just fine. On powder they still like to go big but you can slash tighter turns no problem too. It'll do what ever you want. Then I tried taking it on moguls but the ski said 'Pft. No Way' and I didn't push the issue. It was fun but I think it will be more fun on bigger powder days next year (if there's snow. ha ha. umm....) Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 thanks. pretty much as expected. who wants to ski bumps anyway? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 whats it ride like? Hi Guys/ Gozaimaas Looking at boards and can't work out what to get but still looking at a new fish. Where would the best place to buy in OZ or which online co. Seemore Have you looked at the cheetah? Much better than the fish if its in your size range Wow that looks nice about the same price as the fish too although I can't pick up last years model for cheaper. Thanks TB I checked them out. Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Going for some new skis this season, bit more to save up and then look forward to shopping next month. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 whats it ride like? Hi Guys/ Gozaimaas Looking at boards and can't work out what to get but still looking at a new fish. Where would the best place to buy in OZ or which online co. Seemore Have you looked at the cheetah? Much better than the fish if its in your size range Is the Cheetah the same as the Stellar? I haven't compared specs but the Stellar looks like almost the same board except that it is/was almost double the price... Wonder if it was another 'rip-off the Japanese snowboarder' kind of thing that Burton seems to love to do. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yeah the cheetah is a stellar for malnourished kids. It comes in a 159 only which is very disappointing. The stellar was a 164 and only sold in japan, the cheetah is worldwide. If i was under 70kg and living in japan i would own one in a heartbeat. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yeah the cheetah is a stellar for malnourished kids. It comes in a 159 only which is very disappointing. The stellar was a 164 and only sold in japan, the cheetah is worldwide. If i was under 70kg and living in japan i would own one in a heartbeat. Gozaimaas What size fish do you ride I was riding my 156 and I weigh approx 85kgs I was thinking the 159 cheetah would be perfect although I am leaning towards the hovercraft 156. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I like big boards, you might be fine with the 159 cheetah. Remember if it had a full tail it would probably measure 163 or so, but then it has a longer nose so it probably gains just as much or more length there. It probably has the effective edge of a 155. I havent seen the specs. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bought myself some brand new Smith I/OX goggles in Rust Kilmore style. Can't wait for them to get here.. Still need some new boots. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Bought a new pair of DC snowboard pants....should arrive in a day or two Link to post Share on other sites
xxx 2 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I'm disappointed Tubby. Clothing?! Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 just bought a 180 birdman Link to post Share on other sites
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