either one. i believe airblasters are forces, just with the custom airblaster colorways. you're only paying $20 more for the ltd airblasters. if you can, check out the data's, they cost more but i think they're worth it.

just get unions for sure. you won't be disappointed.

is there a big difference? i want a pair just want to save some money so i can actually ride them

Force, all the way. You pay extra for kooky colors with the Airblasters, and last I held them (last season's, at least) the straps didn't feel as comfy. Cadets are not as comfy as the Force.

The Force are the best bindings I've ridden yet. Go for 'em!

not sure if the baseplate is a bit softer (perhaps?) but that rainbow shit artwork looks cool...in a unicorn trapper keeper way.

Craig Kelly Forever.

i do not get the feel that the highbacks look "part-sy" at all.

however, i cannot get my foward lean adjustment right. i find that you cannot adjust it in the micro increments that some of us with narrow-ass heels need, nor can i reduce the negative space (from my boots) around my heel-cups.

having said this, i really like my unions, and i have found other ways to make my med/lrgs accept my boots. next season, i may try to size down to a small/med size with the hopes the heel-cup has a smaller radius (although, i am not sure if my size ten boot will fit on a small/med?).

overall, the bindings are very, very comfortable; the leather straps are as soft and cool looking as fonzie's leather jacket, and the buckles are strong as hell, not to mention great customer service (much like that of t9's) who send replacment pieces out immediatly.

i'll be going back, fo'sho.

Craig Kelly Forever.

where did you email or call for parts? i checked their website for a while and gav e up cuz i couldnt find a number or anything. i broke 2 ratchets on my cadets after about 25 days, not stoked on that especially cuz they just sat around not getting used for 3/4 of last season. but other than that i enjoyed the binding.

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Heavier??? The Force MC is the LIGHTEST BINDING ON THE MARKET. Hands down. No competition. The Ride super light no disc binding is like 20 grams heavier.

im lookin at the airblasters right now if i do get unions.

Heavier? Not at all. They're not be the lightest bindings on the market, but I'd consider them somewhere between average and light in terms of weight, and I've ridden the Force, Datas and Force DLX.

that they are Deeluxe.

They are Deluxe 08 model.

http://www.deeluxe.com/2006/en/products/

Its a brand that specializes in accessories (wallets, belts, cases, etc.). They are big in the asian market and from what I've heard, growing in the US & European market. Here's their website.