I tried them all and this one rocks. I''ve had it for six months now and no problems at all. Smooth, folds up, wheels to move, heart rate monitor, weights, great motor, great set of programmed workouts (and can hook up to net for more). Akron mobile mechanic services

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These bindings are awesome! My last pair of bindings were Burton Customs. I hate Burton, and I think they make cheap, inferior products. In comparison, these Nideckers are increadible. First of all, they're increadibly adjustable. For specifics, you can check out the website. But in general, you can adjust them to perfectly fit your boot, board, and riding position. They also do a great job at keeping your boot from shifting around in the binding. They've got a piece that does an amazing job at keeping your heel from lifting down. The straps are shaped for the boot, so you don't have to clamp them down really hard to keep your boot in place. They straps are also really wide and comfortable, so they spread out the clamping force, readucing the pressure on your foot. The bottom, cushioning pad is really thick, and it works great to dampen vibrations. It's a really smooth ride down. I don't feel the pounding vibrations in my legs and feet that I used to get with my old Customs.

They're really adjustable, but they are a B$TCH to adjust! I'm okay with that, because I ride the same set-up everywhere on the mountain. But if you like to mess with your binding set-up on the mountain, you won't be doing it quickly with these. Also, they're a little heavier than others. I've only riden them three times, so I can't say that the extra weight is used to make them more durable. But if you just look at them, you can tell they're more heavy-duty than Burton's, Ride's, or Drake's. Also, the screws are special philips-head type screws. You can definitely use a standard philips-head on them. But if you want to tighten them with the maximum grip, you should use the special driver that comes with them. These bindings are also really expensive. They're definitely worth the price. But you pay for every bit of performance. That's why they only get a 3 for the value rating ("Fair Deal")

I actually just bought the Carbon 900s in Dec. '03, but the reviews stop at '02, and this is the only Nidecker binding listed. I just wanted to write a review about how awesome my bindings are. I'm only an intermediate rider, and I've only riden them 3 times. So I can't really say anything about their durability vs. my old Burton's. And I am only and intermediate, so I don't have tons of experience riding. But I used to ski for 6 years before I switched to snowboarding. And skiers expect their gear to be solid and reliable. Most boarders take the flimsy cr@p thrown at them by Burton, because that's all they know, and they don't expect anything more durable. But I do. That's the only real athority I have on this subject. And every expectation that Burton's bingings have failed to meet, the Nidecker's haven't, so far.

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Burton Customs (I hated them)

Durability I see some of the other instructors constantly replacing buckles and straps on their inferior burton, drake, or K2 bindings. If you want the highest quality binding you can get the Nidecker Pro 800s are the way to go. These bindings are also very stiff. They are perfect for sinking a deep edge on a fast carve. The burtons and many other binding flex if you power into a turn hard enough.

none Greatest binding I've ever ridden

I work as a Snowboard Instructor and ride my board 5+ days per week. I used Nidecker FR660 Bindings before I upgraded to the Pro 800 bindings that I ride now. I have about 30 full days of Hardcore riding on my board. Being an instructor my bindings are subject to being constantly taken off and put on as well as being run over by the people in my lessons. I have not had a single problem with the bindings. I highly recomend them to anyone looking for the best bindings that they can buy.

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High Level Burton Bindings (High level Burtons? Load of crap) K2 Bindings Drake Binding Solomon Bindings as well as many other companies Nideckers are by far the best

They are as high tech as any of the other binding on the market. Very comfertable and pretty light weight.

My teo straps broke once but I'm pretty sure the design has been changed since.

I bought these binding right when the first came out. I was a instructor at the time and was using the 8 hours a day six days a week. The toe straps were quick to break but the compnay was also quick to send we a replacement pair. For the last there years these binding have baan the same basic design with just minor upgrades and coloe changes. I own two other pair of high price conventional bingings but still choose to ride the Nideckers most of the time.

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Sims Posi-links, Burton Carbon, Bent medal.

Stiffness Looks High Heel back Top quality materials

they use unique 'Nidecker' only screws.

Bindings are well constructed and offer superior strength. Straps are wide and therefore mega comfy. Also good for those with larger feet due to the toe heel. Also the bindings have a cushion system which makes any ride smooth!!

Comfortable, easy to adjust, relatively light.

Lateral movement (toe heel) is limited by the circular disc that the screws go in. It only has 1 hole placement for my Burton 3 screw bindings for the center...the other 2 have multiple hole placements....you'll understand if you ride Burton. Also, it's always good to check your screws, no matter what binding you use.

I got these over the Burtons because of some of the little differences. Carbon highback with twist is better for me, as I am a directional rider. I liked the fabric straps and the hardware is wearing well. No discomfort from the straps. Baseplate foam "shock absorber" between binding base and board is good, even if I can't tell if it is really working (probably is). Gas pedals built right into the base, and the foam thing puts me up a bit so that helps with my big feet. Forward cant mechanism easy to use and effective.

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Burton Freestyle.