Need Advice on Women’s Bindings

Posted: 19 April 2011 10:34 PM

Hi folks,

I purchased my K2 Lunatique 138 and now I need some bindings.  I just started riding this past season so I’m looking for some that are somewhat forgiving.  I’ll need them for all mountain riding and a few jumps here and there.  Here are some I’m considering:

http://www.rei.com/product/806027

http://www.rei.com/product/805730

I’m really digging the Ride LXH’s, but I can’t seem to find any reviews on them and the toe cap seems a little flimsy to me.  Thoughts on this one?

I read bad reviews on the Burton Stiletto’s, but if you could confirm that for me, that would be great.

I’m always skeptical of different/new systems so the K2 Agogo’s might be out.  Thoughts on this one?

I read good reviews about the Burton Lexa’s, but the price is a bit steep.  Are they worth the cost?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Rachael

Posted: 17 May 2011 09:55 AM

Hi there Rachael,

first of all let me say that it’s always kinda hard for us to talk about women’s bindings as we (sadly) do not have any female riders ‘working’ with us here to share their experience. So basically all I can say is based on whatever I can find on the internet about the bindings.
But as you can very well do that yourself (or even already did), you may be better off if I give you some advice in general:
Most important thing about bindings is that your boots fit in them! Also, the bindings should should fit the board (although of course it’s the other way around- the board should be wide enough for the binding size you need based on your boot size). For more information check out our basics section on the SnowboardGuide page (link above).

The bindings should, of course, be comfy and not apply too much pressure on some points on your boots. Straps on bindings are pretty much different these days, so the best thing for you would be bringing your boot into a shop near you and just strap into some and see how it feels!

You might also want to check out the binding buying guide Rich and I wrote: Link.

Hope this helped a little, cheers Tobi

Posted: 07 June 2011 10:53 PM

The thing that made the biggest difference to my learning-to-snowboard experience was buying Flow bindings.  Because I didn’t have to sit down to do my bindings up after every lift or major stack I had more energy to see the day out, and I’m relatively fit.  K2 also do a nice looking folding highback now too. 

Also, it’s quick.  So I get a headstart when I’m riding with guys faster than me; or with skiier friends there’s less waiting. 

Just make sure your boots match nicely with your bindings.  I wore out a pair of boots when my old Flow bindings rubbed badly on a heel stitch.