Nidecker

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I haven't needed service or had any trouble with shipping. I've reqd reviews that customer service isn't ideal but I'm hoping that isn't something I'll need to find out about. So far so good!

Took a while, but at least you responded to my question. More than I can say for most companies these days!

Use- Carving, all terrain, very little park. Snowboard patroller and I have been on the three major quick binding setups. Burton Step-on's(1. 5 seasons),Clew's (1. 5 seasons), and just recently the Nidecker Supermatics (three weeks as of this review). These are so far the most convenient. I'm old, getting down is easy it's the getting back up that sucks. My pro's and con's Step-ons- Pro- As quick to get into and out of as the Supermatics Con-Extra cost. Special boots are needed so now you are paying for full price bindings and then have to replace your boots. . some traditional bindings won't work with the Burton boots that have a BOA strap across the ridge of the foot, so they are now single use. Clew's- Pro- Quick in and out. Release handle is higher so less bending over. You can use any boot. Customer service is great. Con- Walking around with the heel cup. By the start of the second year fully engaging the cams were difficult. If there is snow pack on the base or you don't get direct down pressure only stage one engages. If this happens, there is play in the heel and will question how secure it is and that reduces in riding hard. Not great in deep powder. Supermatic- Pro-Any boot works. Quick in and out. More forgiveness to step into then Clew. Once set up properly, it was easy to get into while on the move. Con- Working on this one. Only thing negative I have experienced is while skating, the heel sticks out and if I dont see it, im kicking it. Flip it forward and all is good. Only had them for three weeks though but not having any of the issues I had with the other two. Havent used them in deep snow yet.

Comfortable, easy to operate, does seem to create additional wear and tear on boots as opposed to traditional bindings