Pros and cons of light vs heavy bindings

[AK-Freeskier]

I have been searchbarring this topic and can't find anything substantial. I want to know why light bindings or heavy bindings matter. I prefer lighter gear but what are the differences? Thanks for all input.

 

[Slinger1x1]

i think it comes down to, and im not expert, the strength

A heavy, burly binding will look you in real tight for sure, but they will be heavier

a lighter binding will not be as strong, it may be a little easier to spin because its lighter, but they wont be as strong

 

[summersover]

generally lighter = more plastic = less durable which can lead to retention problems but are genrally cheaper

heavier = metal = more durable and better chance of solid retention however the weight can mess some people up in their tricks if they arent comfortable with it

 

[Silence]

There is definitely a relationship between weight and durability

So if you are really heavy on your gear and want some bindings which can take some abuse then go for something with some more metal in them..

Generally speaking these will be either racestock gear, or high-din models for the heavier guys, but yeah..durability and ability to take more aggression is the main thing.

 

[Snowgoner]

yes as someone said up therelighter binding-more plastic-not as durable heavier binding-more metal-more durrability
i personaly prefer lighter bindings, heavy binding just screw me up on spins

 

[Marc25]

i like the heaviest of the heavy, seeing as they dont break every time.

and even then, your adding maybe 4 pounds

compared to a shitass plastic binding. its nothing,

but

to each his own.