The Ride Contraband Snowboard Biding changes everything with its Contraband Chassis System and revolutionary V-Strap, which is an integrated ankle and toe strap. The V-Strap tightens with the UltraLite Quick-Draw ratchet, so you can release and tighten the whole binding with only one-touch. Check out the sizing chart to see a quick video. This ultra-lightweight freestyle binding features Ride’s FlexLite Highback, which provides support and greater freestyle mobility. The Contraband’s LandLite footbed cushions your stomps, so you don’t get broke off before the season really gets going. Ride constructed the Contraband with heaps of adjustments, so get your fit dialed before going out for a session.
Check out the sizing chart to see a video that shows you how to mount these bindings.
Bottom Line: The Ride Contraband Snowboard Biding gives you more laps per hour.
I'm sure you probably did a double take when you first saw the contraband, but this binding is legit. The new V-Strap provides you with the mobility you want when sliding rails and boxes, but keeps you boot secure and locked in place with the V-Strap.
The key to this binding is to be sure that you have it adjusted correctly. Ride has put together a great video on their site to show you exactly how to do it, check the link below;
http://ridesnowboards.com/videos/?id=28
Once you get everything adjusted on this binding there really isn't any part of the mountain that you can't charge. When I was up at Snowbasin in February riding this binding I hit the park, carved down groomers and hit 3 feet of fresh powder when they opened up the John Paul lift.
My boot stayed in place in every condition and I never had any problems with the strap staying in place. I'm def. going to pick up a pair of these bindings this season to ride on my DH.
Until I rode the contrabands. They are great for park just because they are so easy to get in and out of. They are ridiculously light and have held up great this season in the park. No broken straps and no toe smashing whatsoever. Thats 3+ times/week on the mountain. Not too bad! Just make sure to follow the set up instructions to get your perfect fit dialed in.
So fast to get in and out of and so darn light...my guess would be to make sure you follow the directions in setting them up. They are super easy to use.
