K2 Cinch Conventional
K2 Cinch Conventional
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 12, 2010]
Chris
Snowboarder
Love this binding ! QUick in and out while standing or even on the move. Cousre I've had lots of practice I guess 4-5 yrs now. K2 "cinch ctl" has been flawless never letting me down unlike the "custom" burtons I have whose buckles would pop lose on hard hits even after they comped me their upgraded best buckle. Admittedly it wasn't burtons top of the line binding. I don't understand the other reviews knocking this binding, Maybe I have abocve average hand strength. I've time tested and if they broke tommorrow I got my moneys worth. Never had a reason to inspect the wear till now for this review: Straps look practically new, one small tear, only real wear is on the cable, the plastic coating at the fix points is worn trough and it is scraping the riser a little.
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[Dec 28, 2009]
Kristen
Snowboarder
Extremely disappointing product! I have been true to K2 Skis, Boards, and Binding for a long time and everything on these bindings are wrong! the ratchet is nearly impossible to open and close when strapping in, literally spending more time to strap in then it takes ride down the mountain. The padding fell apart with in one season of average use, the list goes on! Bottom Line Don"t Waste YOur Money! Customer Service Waiting a response from K2. Similar Products Used: K2 Luna Anniversary Edition |
[Nov 06, 2009]
Epika581
Snowboarder
Being that I live in the Midwest, I was looking for a binding that offered a quick entry/exit and found the K2 Cinch. Initially I liked the option of either using the ratchet bindings, or a Flow-like binding so I got them.
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[Apr 02, 2009]
firstchair
Snowboarder
I am a 50 year old that has been been snowboarding for 7 years. I started with step in bidings (k2 Clickers) because I did not want to have to sit down to strap in. Except for the spring when mushy snow gumed up the works I was relatively happy with these bindings.
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[Mar 14, 2008]
bernatchez
Snowboarder
This year I changed all my equipment. A seller showed me this binding... wow they were nice! the vendor told me that this is an hybrid binding using the combination of Strap-Ratchet and Flow technologies. He said that Flow Binding got a lot of problems, K2 is really better than Flow.
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[Jan 09, 2008]
Dougie Fresh
Snowboarder
The bindings rock! They aren't soo good in the powder to put on from the rear entry, but once they are on the are back to ROCKIN! |
[Dec 21, 2007]
coreboarder
Snowboarder
Let me start out with the fact that I've been riding for 10 years and consistantly get 50+ days in per year. I've ridden traditional straps, switch step-ins and now the 2007-2008 K2 Cinch CTS. Also note I currently live in the midwest with short runs, so a little speed at the top means more runs for me. I really do like them, but there are a few cons as well and I'll start with those.
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[Oct 18, 2007]
swelch23
Snowboarder
The K2 Cinch CTL binding helps speed up the process for convenience and comfort. The K2 Cinch CTL binding has a new Control Chassis for smooth flex without sacrificing response and stability. With Speed Ratchets, Caddy Ankle Straps and Universal Toe Straps, I got the performance of a conventional strap binding and the convenience of the K2 Cinch system all in one. Customer Service TruSnow.com helped me find everything I needed. Nice shop in Clackamas Oregon Similar Products Used: I have used the Flow bindings but they suck and do not have the same feel as the K2 bindings do. |
[Sep 13, 2007]
Dave
Snowboarder
I only have two trips of experience riding, but I bought the Cinch CTL bindings with my set-up last year. Thus far, I can't be happier. I'm halfway down the mountain while the other jokers are still strapping in. When I first started boarding, one of the only annoying things was strapping in before each run. Well, this bindings cured that annoyance. They are very easy to use, and I have not had any equipment malfunction issues. I would highly recommend these bindings. |
[Mar 28, 2007]
Bill
Snowboarder
I had 2 snowbaords with step in bindings. There time has come so I replaced them with a new board and K2 Cinch bindings. Despite setting them up at home on the carpet, my first time using them was a nightmare. To get good control, tighten them down, but then you cannot get your boot in easily and you wind up with some ratcheting. That wastes time. Make it looser to get your boots in faster and you get sloppy control. I would suggest staying with the flows I had demo-ed, but unfortunately not bought. Maybe it is just me, but definately try before you buy with these. Note: Large size bindings; size 11 boots. |