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.
Rome 390
Grades:
Construction: A+
Flex: Med-Soft
Weight: Light
Comfort: A
Size: Fits true to size
Usage: Park/Streets with a little all mountain
Overall: A+ Great binding
Edited: November 4th, 2009
Ride Contraband
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 I found the contrabands a little uncomfortable but just incomparable to the rome 390’s or the union force’s. The extra maybe 15 seconds it takes to do up the second strap on other bindings is worth it. For shredding around the mountain and in the park I found them sloppy and well unresponsive. This is all after being stoked to try these bindings and then maybe the contraband was not for me, but I do know I am going to stick with my 390’s.
Grades:
Construction: B-
Flex: Medium
Weight: Light
Comfort: B-
Size: Fits true to size
Usage: All mountain / Park
Overall: B -
Edited: November 4th, 2009
