Is there a big difference between the Burton Custom and the Burton Cartel?
The Burton Cartel is about $100 more than the Burton Custom, but they seem very similar.
Is there a big difference between these two…and is the Cartel worth the extra money?
The Burton Cartel is about $100 more than the Burton Custom, but they seem very similar.
Is there a big difference between these two…and is the Cartel worth the extra money?
What about the Custom Mission binding? This seems in the middle of the 2 and a good choice.
I am an intermediate rider. I can go pretty fast and make good turns. Right now I don’t do that much in the park or jumps, but I will soon.
I know that bindings last a long time so I was hoping to get nice ones that will last me 2 boards or so. I’m just worried Cartels will be too responsive for an intermediate rider.
the short answer is yes and yes. The Custom is an awesome binding for its money, but that would depend on the riding level you are at. The custom has a polycarbonate baseplate binding that has some flex in it, this suits low intermediate or even freestyle riders (Shaun White has used them for as while now).
The Cartel has nylon reinforced baseplate and Team skyback, all in all a much more responsive binding with a more aggressive forward lean on the highback, making it a lot less forgiving.
My choice for an intermediate and above go for the Cartel, dedicated discs for both 3 hole(burton) and 4 hole(everyone else) boards, and just more comfortable straps, strap in and ride them and the extra $$ won’t mean a thing.
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:27 am
Looks as though the Cartel is more responsive than the Cartel. Tallest highback on the Cartel, Cartel has more features listed if you look on Burton’s website. Check out some forums too, like the one on http://www.snowboard.com in the binding section.
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January 2nd, 2010 at 2:13 am
the short answer is yes and yes. The Custom is an awesome binding for its money, but that would depend on the riding level you are at. The custom has a polycarbonate baseplate binding that has some flex in it, this suits low intermediate or even freestyle riders (Shaun White has used them for as while now).
The Cartel has nylon reinforced baseplate and Team skyback, all in all a much more responsive binding with a more aggressive forward lean on the highback, making it a lot less forgiving.
My choice for an intermediate and above go for the Cartel, dedicated discs for both 3 hole(burton) and 4 hole(everyone else) boards, and just more comfortable straps, strap in and ride them and the extra $$ won’t mean a thing.
References :
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