best skiing binding?

[Deanoski]

what is the best skiing binding?

This has nothing to do with release just the best skiing boot.

 

reflex Black

reflex super shell

Goode G flex

HO hard shell

FM

T factor

[RGilmore]

You got sumpin against the Radar Vapor?

[ballsohard]

@adamhcaldwell would say that the white cuff reflex is the closest thing that you can find to a good ski binding without making modifications. He would also say that a modified reflex is far superior to any other binding option.

 

@Horton would say that a bone stock Reflex is just as good as a modified one.

 

There is lots of room for varying opinions.

[Horton]

The boot I have never used but am most intrigued by is the Goode. It is the softest shell.

[Deanoski]

anyone ski all of these binding also wonder about Goode and t factor

 

[Intheday]

That thing @JoelHowley rides must perform well!!!

[Habig]

@Deanoski I had some trouble skiing in the Goode hardshell. The plastic was very temperature sensitive. I was skiing in a cold lake so this does not help justify my answer. The boot is very soft but reactive, it springs back to position fairly quick. Its a great boot but not for me.

[The_MS]

None of the above

[mikegile]

Radar carbitex. Period.

[MDB1056]

Love tfactors but in all fairness haven’t tried hardshells

[lpskier]

Fogman.

[OldboyII]

It is necessary to agree about criteria before comparison.

[slow]

Single boot beefed up Wiley’s.

[Anderson]

Been on various Reflex front/R-style rear bindings for a few years due to consistency of release (rear shin beware), but in terms of fit, feeling and responsiveness, my favorite were my Goode Powershells. The Goode shell flexibility made my skis feel like they were part of my feet/ankles. For me, the best blend of hardshell and rubber bindings, but I didn't like the inconsistency of release.

[hammerski]

I’ve been running the Goode reflex front. Just got tired of the interlock of the powershells, pre releasing, changing out the tape every season etc. The Goode reflex has a good feel, stays locked down nice, and releases when needed. Drawbacks: I had to replace the release with the reflex 840 straight stainless release as the old one rusted and seemed to flex more. The Goode boot cuff at the hinge wears/hogs out, causing too much side to side movement. The only fix for that, I had to buy a whole new boot at the 2 year mark. Running an old d3 leverage rear, super loose with a light coat of cocoa butter inside the tongue and heel for easy release. I’m super interested in the new Venom rear boot to go with it!

[Deanoski]

@lpskier are you using the new fogman boots? @The_MS what boots are the best IYO

[lpskier]

I am using the current Fogman boots but on the old release system. The new release system is not yet commercially available.

[Stevie Boy]

Just a pointer for some of you Guy,s and Gals, somebody has made me aware that when clipping your reflex in, it is possible for the achilles protection strap to get between the boot and the release, the result of this will be a unwanted Pre-release when you flex forward.

[APB]

Radar Vapor in a heartbeat. No one has built a binding as consistent or with the quality standards that Radar has.

[APB]

blown out boots that are 200 sets deep… sun baked to hell... or a crazy crash.... excluded.

[The_MS]

@Deanoski I love the current Vapor Carbitex boot but only on the front. Can’t make front and rear work together. I haven’t tried the updated versions of hard shells that are out there but none ever worked for me. Feel like snow skis with them on.

[ALPJr]

I just ordered a new set of dbl Vapor Carbitex boots from @perfski . I mount them on an aluminum Sequence plate.

[UCFskier]

Radar.... love em

[Moffattra]

@The_MS what do you use in the back?

[The_MS]

I gave the HRT a try for a year but had a tendency to get tip rise out of my on side too much so I went back to my Wiley pro wrap. I have used it going back to 99

[mike_mapple]

This is like asking what gum flavor is the best. Not one boot is "best" Each person is going to have a opinion. Now if you say what boot are most pros using, that changes the discussion, but Personally, and not many people share my opinion, I love the older Xmax from HO, but I also have a size 17 foot, so hard shells were not an option, however I used to ski in them and loved them. So from your list, I like the Reflex if those are the only options.

[Deanoski]

@mike_mapple Reflex IS a broad answer

 

they have 3 boots and two different lowers shells

 

anyone else ski T factors reflex and or Goode have feed back

 

my current system is reflex blk cuff modified cut flaten ect.

 

just looking for feed back

[gregy]

I was on T-factor for a while and switched to Reflex because of sore ankle issues. I tried black top reflex and it was a very easy transition but they were just a little small for a 14 foot. I've been on Supershell for several years now. It was a harder switch for me going to the supershell than the blacktop but I've had almost no ankle injuries with them. No best binding, it depends on personal preference, goals etc.

[HMan66]

I'm still using my old KD Comp bindings from 2003. They still work fine and aren't thrashed. Would upgrading to something like a Radar Vector BOA be a worthwhile investment?

 

[ALPJr]

If you like the ‘03 KD’s you may want to check out the TFactors, or call D3 or Wiley’s about having yours refreshed. And, I think new KD co. has something similar to yours.

[ALPJr]

These smell good

 

[moski]

I’m digging my Wileys binding front boot and Wiley rtp. I know Andy Mapple used wiley boot. Wonder if any current pros or extreme competitive skiers using wiley boots?

[dvskier]

Jeff Rodgers does pretty good using Wileys.