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Ride Snowboard Binding A-8 Classic Black Black Overview

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Snowboard binding Ride A-8 Classic Black Black

Ride Snowboard Binding A-8 Classic Black Black Overview
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Snowboard binding Ride A-8 Classic Black Black

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  • Men
  • Winter 2022
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Description

The A-8 model fits into Ride's top performing bindings, offering a big dose of support and control on engaged rides, while providing comfort and cushioning. The Ride A-8 features an aluminum base, offering more rigidity, precision and strength than composite models, while remaining very lightweight.  

What is the program of the Ride A-8 Classic Black Black snowboard binding?  

With its aluminium base and its tonic spoiler, the A-8 model is perfect for descents at full speed, whether on the slopes or off-piste. You'll enjoy maximum responsiveness and edge-to-edge precision thanks to the aluminium base, as well as optimal assistance in the supports. However, it is not the most rigid binding on the market however it provides comfort. It is not physically demanding and its sole includes PODS shock absorbers that absorbs shock and vibrations during high-speed landings or high-speed rides. An ideal model for freeriding or for a versatile and committed practice in the whole resort!  

Who is the A-8 Classic Black Black Ride snowboard binding for?  

This model is perfect for experienced or expert snowboarders looking for precision and control for all terrains. The sturdy aluminum construction will reassure powerful and/or well-built snowboarders who are worried about not having a sufficiently rigid binding.  

What are the main qualities of the Ride A-8 Classic Black Black snowboard binding? 

Precise and reactive  

Polyvalent  

Lightweight and robust  

Lucas

Snowboard expert

"Every rider has his own style and his gear must match. Freestyling, freeriding, splitboarding, I want you to find what you look for. Call me on 020 3129 3301."

Technical data Snowboard binding A-8 2021

  • Year

    Winter 2022

  • Entry System

    Classic

  • Level

    Advanced - Expert

  • Category

    FR All mountain

  • Compatibility Burton ICS

    Yes

  • Compatible insert 4x2

    Yes

  • Reference nr

    H21RIDEBIN003

  • Gender

    Men

  • Comfort

    3

  • Reactivity

    4

  • Baseplate stiffness

    4

  • Highback Stiffness

    3

  • Straps Stiffness

    3

  • Sturdiness

    4

Tips and advice

How to set your bindings ?

For an optimum comfort and a safe ride, it is essential to set your bindings correctly. To do so, you need to take off the screws of the basplate with a Phillips screwdriver (4 screws for most bindings, 3 on some Burton's boards, and 2 Burton's boards featuring the ICS system on EST Burton's bindings).

Also, on some bindings, the plate is hidden underneath the gas pedal. To unscrew the plate, you need to take off the gaspedal first. You can do that by unscrewing it, or if there's no visible srew (on some Burton's bindings for instance), you need to pull the gaspedal upward to unblock it.

1. The bindings stance

The first thing to start with is your stance. Right foot in the fronf if you are Goofy, left foot in the front if you are Regular.

2. The stance width

Once you're correctly oriented, you need to set the stance width, i.e. the length of the gap between your feet. This width will vary depending on your style or on your board. Often, you'll notice some marks on the inserts. They show the standard stance recommended for the board. If you don't know what's your stance, use these marks for your first settings. If after riding you don't feel comfortable this way, you can always change these settings for a wider or narrower stance.

3. The bindings angle

Eventually, you'll need to set the angle of your bindings, that means you'll set the way your feet are oriented on the board. To do so, turn the plate until you reach the correct angle (written in degrees). Don't do this settings with the plate screwed on, or you'll damage the cranks of the plate or the baseplate.

Angle marks are going 3 by 3 (one mark equals 3 degrees). The classic angles for a beginner or a recreational snowboarder would be +15° for the front foot (toes pointing forward) and 0° for the rear foot.

If you're more into freestyle, you can try the "duck stance", it provides more stability on landings. The duck stance (also called mirrored) is very comfortable, but may not feel very natural at first. Start with a slight angle for the back foot. For instance, +15° for the front, -3° or -6° for the back. This is usually used for freestyle, on twin-tip boards. It allows an easier switch riding. Angle up the binding until you find the perfect stance. Freestylers usually ride with a centered stance angled at +15° / -15° for a better switch or regular riding, easier spins and stabler landings.

If you are more like a carver or a freerider, the angle will be set for easier high speed turns. That means both feet will be oriented forward. Try every angle and see how it feels. We recommend that you don't go below +15° for the front foot. Try to ride for a few hours and adjust your angles according to your feel. Common forward angles are +18° / +6 °.