WallyDD 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 So, I let my brother borrow my board for a weekend away and guess what... he returned it with a broken toe strap and some really nice scratches. I guess that'll teach me. Anyway, after a little research I found that Burton are selling their capstraps separately. Not too cheap (about 5-6000yen), but not too expensive either. I was wondering if anyone uses these, and if so, what do they think of them. Do they make much of a difference to performance or feel? Are they worth 6000, or should I just pay another 10000 yen or so and get a nice new set of bindings from last year or the year before? Any comments appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 capstraps are great. but spend the extra money and get a pair of bindings from last year with capstraps Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Capstraps good. But if your bindings are more than a year or 2 old, do as Kumapix says and get some Missions from last year for not that much more. Very solid bindings. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 ditto. When using caps, you don't even notice that there is a toe strap. I certainly like them, enough so that is makes considering other brands a little pointless. Anyone handled this season's C60? Geez that highback looks fragile but also a good measure more comfy than the existing C60 high back. Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 have u looked at the co2's spud? prob just as light. but they don't offer much that a cartel can't do Link to post Share on other sites
AK 77 0 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Stiff response and comfort have always been a bit at odds with high backs, thats why I like the missions, and the team skybacks - enough response, but still comfy. Its a shame they stopped the CFX - that was one of the best bindings ever, i think. The classic tray design, stiffer than the cartels but not as stiff as the carbon ones, and a mid-stiff high back. Is it me or have Burton been realising that some of their stuff was a little TOO good in the past, and introducing more flashy products with shorter working lives - like all the comfy flexy high backs with thin hinges that will fatigue...???? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Not seen the co2. Looking now. All I want is light and strong with comfort third. Although I did like the cartel for comfort. That bendy highback hinge did cause me worry though. There is logic in that of it bends, it doesn't snap. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 So the co2 is a less expensive non-carbon version of the c60? That mes is interesting. Why don't they post weights? Dont need new bindings anyway Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Although I usually bash burton products and Kumapix gets angry, I have to admit that the capstrap is one of the best things that came lately out of burton and probably a major improvement for strap bindings. I use the P1 carbons and although there are some features I don’t like much I am unwilling to change bindings because I am too much used to it. As spud mentioned, you can hardly feel the toe strap. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Capstraps-good Burton ratchets-bad Link to post Share on other sites
WallyDD 0 Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Thanks for the advice. I still haven't decided what to do. Got at least a month or two to think about it. I did have a bit of a look on the internet and found some of last seasons Missions for about 17,000 yen, which is not too bad. Link to post Share on other sites
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