Step-in bindings

Post by **slopeguru** » Tuesday 25 October 2005, 13:09

Hey folks!

quick question to all extreme-carvings-cracks:

Did someone of you ever tryied to extreme-carve with step-in
bindings. I have a bad feeling that I'll never be able to do nearly
as good as the cracks of you or do I have just to practice a lot?

Many thanks for your hints!

Website · Post by **Dave** » Tuesday 25 October 2005, 14:09

I've tried X-bone step-in from raichle, and then bought a pair of race-titaniums from F2(normal plate bindings).
I must say that the F2 binding is much better with control and that the boot is more fixed on the boot.
I prefere the Titanium race from F2.

Greetings, Dave

Post by **Nate W** » Wednesday 2 November 2005, 6:22

I assume you mean the Intec step-in system? They make the boot-binding interface a bit stiffer but I don't think the difference is very big. I use Intecs and can do toe-side ex. carves with no trouble at all. My heelsides need some work but I'm pretty sure that is a matter of my technique, not my boots. I can get my butt right down against the snow, but not my upper body... maybe this year though.

Post by **harald** » Wednesday 2 November 2005, 9:09

Hi,
This topic has been discussed numerous times before. Use the search device. One thread is
viewtopic.php?t=1247&highlight=bindings
According to Jacques and Patrice, step-ins (Intecs) are too stiff for EC, especially in the backside turns. Others have other opinions.

Post by **rilliet** » Wednesday 2 November 2005, 18:31

Here is my opinion:
viewtopic.php?t=732

Jacques

Post by **mrtko** » Friday 11 November 2005, 21:37

Another question bringing to this thread. Perhaps it is stupid, but see below.

You all are talking about not riding Step-Ins. In my old setup i have an Proflex Step-In with Intecs in my boot. And for my new SWOARD i´m thinking to buy an normal Race Titanium (without Step-In)

Is it possible with the Intec heels of my boots riding in a standard Binding (no Step In).
Are there any problems with the "nippels" in the heel and the bail of the binding!

Thanks
Martin

Post by **pokkis** » Friday 11 November 2005, 21:49

Nope

Post by **mrtko** » Friday 11 November 2005, 22:13

But i see you know what i mean !!

Post by **Silver** » Sunday 20 November 2005, 13:33

Could someone give some feed back (in terms of rigidity/flexibility) on the F2 TitaniumFlex (either on Swoard or other board?
thanks!:?:

Post by **Alexey** » Monday 21 November 2005, 9:38

to mrtko: yes, it's possible.