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Ride Beta VS Ride Spi??

i am stuck debating between these two bindings. i ride more all terrain so i think im going with the spi's but i wanted to get other peoples opinions on which are better. also i wear a size 11 boot, which size binding should i get? 9-11 or 11-13?

By CeeJayy at 01/14/2008 - 2:38pm | General Discussion Forum | login or register to post comments | previous forum topic | next forum topic

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Picked the Delta's

after a long decision lol i scored a sweet deal on deltas and ordered a pair of the dfc deltas for 130 shipped! after i give them a try ill let everyone now how they work out. and thanks again.

By CeeJayy at Wed, 01/16/2008 - 7:31pm | login or register to post comments

Damn

That's a great deal. Hope you like them.

By basher at Wed, 01/16/2008 - 8:30pm | login or register to post comments

Either size

I'm pretty sure either size will work. Depends on how wide your specific boot is. I have also ridden both, but I prefer anything in the Movement series over the SPI. They are both well made and fit/function well, but the SPI's are pretty stiff. I have ridden the Betas all over the mountain, and they work really well everywhere. The highback is a little soft for getting really gnarly, but I don't know your style. Personally, I don't like stiff highbacks. Tough on the knees and ankles. Hope that helps.

By basher at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:27pm | login or register to post comments

Ride Beta VS Ride Spi??

The Beta's are lighter and have a bit more flex to them. Part of Ride's Mobility Series as you know. The SPi's are more ATV and a bit stiffer and less spendy. I've ridden both, depends on your priorities. I don't know what boots you ride to tell you which size to get but I have 11's too and I always go Large 11-13 size bindings and they work well for me. Good luck.

http://www.ridesnowboards.com/bindings/binding.asp?ProductID=35

By Ebs at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 3:08pm | login or register to post comments

so if i ride all mountain and

so if i ride all mountain and park sometimes to half the time, would spi's be the choice? my boots are salomon. and i ride a lib tech mc kink 156cm. so if i got the 11-13 size bindings they will fit on the board w.o me having to get a wide right?

By CeeJayy at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:27pm | login or register to post comments

Yes

The bindings will fit. I don't think that anyone makes a binding that will overhang on any 156. Also, if you want a slightly stiffer Movement binding, check out the Delta. It has a solid (not slotted) heel strap. It adds a lot more support than the Beta and Alpha models.

If you have any of the Salomon "F" boots, they have an integrated liner, so they run almost a size smaller in length, so keep that in mind, if you have a pair.

By basher at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:36pm | login or register to post comments

movement

so the bindings from the movement series will hold up if i am hauling down a mountain and jibbing off trees and jumping cliffs etc?

By CeeJayy at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:45pm | login or register to post comments

Should be

I put a lot of time on a pair of Deltas last year, dropping cliffs, jibbing rails, and riding pipe. They worked well everywhere. I think it's a preference thing. You want stiff and ultra-responsive (SPI), or pretty responsive, with a little extra give(MVMT)? Remember, they are aluminum, so they are strong and responsive still. I'd just let it boil down to the feel you want out of them.

By basher at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:49pm | login or register to post comments

thank you

thanks for the sweet info!

By CeeJayy at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:56pm | login or register to post comments

No problem

I hope that helps. Let us know what you end up deciding on. Happy shredding.

By basher at Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:57pm | login or register to post comments