BINDINGS

[RadDad801]

I was at 32 day up at Brighton yesterday and got to try stepping in/out of the FASE bindings. It was much much quicker that traditional bindings, even the speed of the heel straps. I think my next pair will be the FASE Katana's. One of my buddies rides step ons and was complaining that he had to bend over to tighten the heel strap, I had to remind him that he has to bend over to release his burton bindings too.

[unsuspected]

wasn't as impressed by the Atlrata, but conditions were not ideal (slush that had turned to cement), and I'm less impressed by the Evol Vessel they were on every time I take it for a spin.

Would like to try the Ultrata(Ultra base/Strata hiback) for a softer binding and the Fatlas(Falcor base/Atlas hiback) for a stiffer binding or maybe even Ulas(Ultra base/Atlas hiback)
This is what happens when my ADD kicks in.

I got the Ultlas Pro. Not stiffer than Ultratas, just has a little more wing to it, lateral side.

Isn't the Atlas Pro highback very stiff?. Looks like the spare part Atlas highback is the same as the Pro.

[casjcade]

Would like to try the Ultrata(Ultra base/Strata hiback) for a softer binding and the Fatlas(Falcor base/Atlas hiback) for a stiffer binding or maybe even Ulas(Ultra base/Atlas hiback)
This is what happens when my ADD kicks in.

I got the Ultlas Pro. Not stiffer than Ultratas, just has a little more wing to it, lateral side.

Isn't the Atlas Pro highback very stiff?. Looks like the spare part Atlas highback is the same as the Pro.

It might be that the spare part is softer and just looks like the Pro, but it was not stiffer than Strata. I have both spare highbacks.

[coleslawed]

the current Atlas Pro is the same as the previous gen Atlas highback, looks like they just made the current Atlas high back a touch softer. most of the stiffness of the Pro comes from the FC footbed.

[SJF_NH]

@coleslawed is correct, the highback is the same but the Pro has a carbon footbed. Going just from memory I think some of the Atlas Pro versions, depending on the year, have stiffer ankle straps too. It's all personal preference, but I like the regular Atlas better. The Pro is definitely a little more responsive, but for me the carbon underfooot made it feel kinda harsh in the chop.

[Tubermeister]

I was at 32 day up at Brighton yesterday and got to try stepping in/out of the FASE bindings. It was much much quicker that traditional bindings, even the speed of the heel straps. I think my next pair will be the FASE Katana's. One of my buddies rides step ons and was complaining that he had to bend over to tighten the heel strap, I had to remind him that he has to bend over to release his burton bindings too.

I rode the 32 FASE bindings at a Demo at Baker some weeks ago. It's hard to compare, since I don't know what the binding model is supposed to be, but I guess something quite middle of the road all-mountain binding. Anyway, my overall impression was quite neutral. Although, I haven't felt the need for fast access bindings, I didn't see much drawbacks using them. So I can see them gaining popularity. I am not gonna run out and change all my binding to FASE, but next time when shopping for new bindings I will consider FASE options as well. But of course, everything else has to mach my needs, so this would not be a major criteria.

Aaadn, since I'm almost settled on adding Nitro Phantoms (most likely plus) to my quiver, I guess won't be buying FASE any time soon.

[unsuspected]

What are the differences in the Ultra and Falcor baseplate? Beside what I can see at Union. Before l'ii make a Falcor/Atlas instead of Ultra/Strata combo.

[coleslawed]

they used to be a denser foam on the Falcor, but the new "halo" design lets the whole frame flex, vs just the foam flexing on the Ultra. + canting on the Falcor.

[unsuspected]

Splash the cash on T Ricky's or go Ultra cheap? Hmm.

[scrub]

Weird double post.