Rome Libertine

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 really good friend who has had a set for a few years now. I am so glad I took his advice. The Rome Libertine is a light, well supportive,  comfortable, park boot that gives you the flexibility that all park riders demand. I had a great season on these boots and are very happy with their performance and durability. Once they were broken in, which took no time at all, these boots were phenomenal, I was floored.  The libertines were just as good on the rails as the jumps, I found they had the flex I was looking for, when trying to tweak off the jumps and rails, but the support I needed for cruising  around the mountain. On most sites these boots are listed as a medium but I would say after their break in period they turn out to be a med-soft to a soft boot with tonnes of flex. I would recommend these boots to anyone who loves doing laps in the park and will occasionally hit the mountain for some cruising. The Rome Libertine is one of the top park boots out there today!

Grades:
Construction: B+
Flex: Medium / Med-Soft
Weight: Light
Comfort: A-
Size: Fits true to size
Usage: All mountain / Park
Overall: A-

Rome Targa Black

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 binding can do it all.  With the targa (over the 390) you get the extra AutoStrap on the toe strap, as well as more cushioning on the baseplate. The only downfall to this is that it makes it a little heavier, oh well! I liked this binding a lot. It was a very close call between these and the 390’s, but I liked the more cushion in the plush ankle strap and the weight of the 390’s better. One of my buddies liked the targa’s more… Bottom line: targa’s are sick!

Grades:
Construction: A+
Flex: Stiff to Soft, you chose
Weight: Light
Comfort: A
Size: Fits true to size
Usage: Park / Streets / All mountain
Overall: A

Rome 390 Neon

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 why I bought a pair This binding is tough, yet light and is an amazing all-round park binding.  Although you could use it for an all mountain binding if you like a little more flex its home is really the park, and that’s where Rome designed it for.  It held up to over 25 days of constant park abuse, by yours truly and my shred buddy, and still works awesome; never replaced a part. I love the AutoStrap that Rome developed. It’s this piece of rubber that holds the ankle (and toe on the targa) away from the binding so its easier to get in.  The only downfall to the 390 is that its only on the ankle (damn targa’s).  These have become my perfect binding – for this season at least.

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