http://snowboardacademyreview.com Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:43:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is a list of my favorite online shops, that I order from. Dogfunk.com These guys have everything, and thats probably why I find myself ordering from here all the time. They are quick with their shipping and handling time which is a huge plus and they generally have everything you would ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/best-online-snowboard-shops/ Binding: Union Force [caption id="attachment_242" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Unoin Force"][/caption] Now this is a binding worth taking about! The Union Force snowboard binding has not been around all that long but you are seeing it pop up everywhere. I was really happy to get my hands on a set of these, so I ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/union-force-binding-review/ Board: Lib Tech Skate Banana 152 [caption id="attachment_230" align="alignright" width="245" caption="Lib Tech Skate Banana 2010"][/caption] Boots: 32 Lashed / Rome Libertine Bindings: Rome 390 (Neon) / Union Force Stance: 17 / -17,   25" Mountain: The skate banana always amazes me, although you would think riding a 152 for all mountain would be a little short for ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/lib-tech-skate-banana-review-0910/ Binding: Rome 390 This is more of an update than a review, I tried the 2009/2010's and they are virtually the exact same, enjoyed them just as much as my own, which are still living after 75 days of abuse. These bindings are great and I would recommend them to anyone. [caption ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/rome-390-snowboard-binding-0910-review/ [caption id="attachment_191" align="alignright" width="245" caption="Ride Contraband"][/caption] Binding: Ride Contraband Truly as advertised the Ride Contraband is a very light binding that is quick to strap into. I got to ride them for a few days but, this was all after a fairly lengthy and apparently “worth it time to set up”.  Overall ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/ride-contraband-review/ Boot: Rome Libertine (size 10) [caption id="attachment_150" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Rome Libertine"][/caption] Want a snowboard boot that feels like a skate shoe? The Rome Libertine out of the box is one of the most comfy boots I have ever had on my feet! I got a set of these on recommendation from a ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/rome-libertine-review/ Binding: Rome Targa [caption id="attachment_141" align="alignright" width="263" caption="Rome Targa Black"][/caption] The Rome Targa is a truly customizable binding; you get to choose how soft or firm the ankle strap can be. This is a handy binding if you find yourself riding everywhere on the mountain, from backcountry pow to the urban streets-this ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/rome-targa-review/ [caption id="attachment_138" align="alignright" width="214" caption="Rome 390 Neon"][/caption] Binding: Rome 390 (Neon) A great park binding with enough response to throw off those kickers, and flexible enough to throw down on jibs.  I rode this binding as well as many others this season and this one was one of my personal favorites, hence ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/rome-390-neon-review/ Board: Lib Tech Skate Banana 152 [caption id="attachment_75" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Lib Tech Skate Banana 152"][/caption] Boots: 32 Lashed / Rome Libertine Bindings: Rome 390 (Neon) / Rome Targa Stance: 17 / -17, 25" Mountain: I had been waiting to get my hands on this board for a long time;  truthfully, I was as excited as a ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/lib-tech-skate-banana-review/ Boot: 32 Lashed (size 10) [caption id="attachment_78" align="alignright" width="268" caption="32 Lashed"][/caption] I had always wanted to try a set of 32's, so I picked up the lashed. First of all, I am impressed with how light and comfortable they are ( they feel lighter than my skate shoes). I wore them ... http://snowboardacademyreview.com/32-lashed-boots-review/