So my daughter is progressing very well - just qualified for Regionals yesterday. Right now she's running a first generation Radar "Source" binding w/ a RTP which works well enough, but she's going to outgrow it's performance pretty soon if she hasn't already. I would like to get her a new binding heading into next year, but I'm not sure which direction to go. I know there is a 101 threads on "which binding is best", but it's just... different... when I'm thinking about injury prevention and performance for my daughter. I watched my ski buddy's son break his ankle and I want to avoid that if at all possible. I know nothing is 100% safe. I've narrowed it down to a number of choices - and I can think of pro's and con's to each, but I would like to know what you think.
Anthony Warren
Bindings - a different choice for my daughter 18 votes
Just go with the next model up - Radar Rail (this is what my wife uses)
1 vote
Go with a classic rubber - D3 Leverage (this is what my son and most of the other kids in our area use)
1 vote
Go with a hybrid - Radar Stradas (this is what I formerly used)
Go with a hardshell - Reflex (this is what currently use)
Go with something else...
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I know that @mmosley899, the owner/designer of OB4, has a ton of experience working with kids. Send him an email or give him a call. Based on my interactions with him so far, his customer service is outstanding.
Or just stay on rubber. Nate does quite well with it and this weekend's BD winner swears that rubber is better. I just like to be comfortable and hate working on rubber bindings.
Sweet Home Alabama Skiing
Senior Judge, Senior Driver, Tech Controller