I would say they're more of all mountain bindings. You can take them in the park and they hold up, but I wouldn't say they're ideal for freestyle riding. Although they've gotten much lighter in the past few years, they are still heavier than a traditional strap in binding. If you are looking for a great and convenient freestyle specific binding I would go with some of the Ride Contrabands. They strap in with one strap so they're fast but they are designed for freestyle riding, with appropriately flexing straps and tons of cushioning underfoot.
Yes, they are amazing bindings, I own a pair of the 2011 model and they are great for terrain, and freestyle riding They're pretty much the most legit bindings out there
I'm not sure where you heard that K2 bindings have design flaws, but I wouldn't agree with that at all. Although I ride traditional strap bindings, K2 makes the Cinch which is their take on a Flow styled convenience binding. As for their regular traditional bindings, I would say that it depends on which model you're looking at. All brands make cheap $129 beginner bindings that are exactly that, for beginners.
Burton snowboard bindings generally have a good reputation and are secure. There are various types of Burton bindings, so which one you go for will depend on the type of snowboarding you do.
The best place to purchase Burton custom snowboard bindings is at a local sporting goods retail store such as REI. If one is willing to buy online, the Burton website would be a good place to start as these bindings are sold there as well.
The Burton Custom snowboard has a directional shape, symmetrical flex and a good camber. It also has a feature called "The Channel" allowing the user to easily attach their bindings with the flexibility to use many stances.
Burton Dominant. Great in the park and on the mountain.
What type of price range are you looking at and for what purpose? (freestyle or free ride?)
Essential gear to snowboard includes suitable clothing. A good snowboard jacket and pants are a good start along with mittens or gloves, goggles, stocking cap, and thermal socks. Basic equipment includes a snowboard, bindings, and boots.
1. Forem- they have great boards and they're bindings are good too. they recently came out with a new design for snowboard which has more of a curve to it, this takes away alot of the problem of catching your edge hitting kickers. 2. Rome- Rome's boards are very flexible, great for those more advanced riders that known they're way around a terrian park. 3. Signal- this is a great board company straight out of northern california. 4. Flux- this is a bindings company that has some great bindings! 5. K2- they make some great boards for intermediate riders and those that just need a board for all around the mountain. for freestyle boards you wanna hit up forem or rome.
I would suggest the Morrow Fury Snowboard package at Scheels. It's a package that comes with the board, boots, and bindings. It save's a lot of money as well as being a great board.
No, you have to use boots specific to those bindings. I'm not sure if you have Clickers, the old Switch step in's or something else but I can tell you it is going to be hard to find boots for them and you need to get rid of them! Step in's are outdated and can be unsafe. Flow and K2 make alternative's to these methods that allow you to use any brand of snowboard boot as well and get the performance and response you need.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend a Burton Hero is a good board. Burton Customs or Burton Free style (I think that's what they were called) for bindings. Hope this helps.