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itelltalltales
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Topic: difference between the cinchesPosted: May/22/2012 at 5:51pm |
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what are some important differences between the CTX, CTS, and CTC models from the cinch line? i noticed that the CTC doesnt have canted footbeds. and how do the canted foootbeds feel for you guys that have the bindings?
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 10:36pm |
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My bro has the CTC and he prefers his old pair of Flows better. As for cant beds, it's preference but are usually for people with a wide stance I believe.
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itelltalltales
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Posted: May/28/2012 at 1:15am |
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what does your bro like about the flows better than the CTC? i am currently using the cheap trilogy from flow
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/28/2012 at 11:12am |
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His Flows were also low end model and about 7 year old. He likes getting into the Flows is easier and the straps holds better even though the Cinch is suppose to give you customization with the straps just like regular bindings, but to him it feels too loose plus the ratchets aren't easy to use. This is the previous model so maybe they fixed the kinks in the current model because the current Cinch does look like it opens up more.
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itelltalltales
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Posted: May/30/2012 at 10:22pm |
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ahh i see. thanks for the input about the straps. i guess i would just have to try them on to be sure whether i want to switch to the cinch or not
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Shaz
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Posted: May/31/2012 at 3:59am |
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I like the CTS because I think they are seem slightly lighter and are better quality. You may even like to give the GNUs a try they seem to have improved. I've bought a pair but haven't tried them yet.
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Angry Midget Yo
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Posted: May/31/2012 at 10:01pm |
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Have you tried Flows before? |
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itelltalltales
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Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 2:34am |
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yeah i am using flows currently.
i actually havent heard of many brands having rear entry bindings. my options are more expanded now. |
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MTpow
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Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 8:06am |
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there's a reason there aren't alot of options... do yourself a favor and get some traditional bindings.. strapping in isn't difficult. |
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ctoma
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Posted: Jun/01/2012 at 8:24am |
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Some people like rear entry. For their bindings, too.
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Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 1:13pm |
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dking
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Posted: Jul/11/2012 at 3:18pm |
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naysayers go away. Some of us don't like regular strap bindings for a variety of reason. No one asked about strap bindings here.
That being said, I'd ridden Flows for years. I last had a pair of the Flow teams with the magnesium bases and loved them, despite the issues with hardware. The one thing I didn't like about Flows is lack of adjustability/tunability/customizability of the top strap and that made them less comforatable and responsive if they didn't fit you right.
I switched to Cinches when they came out because I liked their strapping and mechanisim. I've had just about every model from previous years, but have not tried the canted footbeds. Typically, higher end models are lighter and have more adjustability features. I like everything about the Cinches, but the weight. That's gotten better, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
I found out about the Gnu bindings late last season and am going to try them. I actually just bought a pair recently, but won't be able to try them out until next season. They seem lighter and simpler than the Cinches. We'll see.
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