Sabtu, 06 November 2010

Top 5 snowboard bindings for women

A good binding is essential for snowboarding. It is important that women buy bindings that are made especially for them since women's feet and ankles have subtle differences from men's. When purchasing a snowboarding set up, you need to start by choosing your boots. From there, choose your bindings. It is important to bring your boots with you when shopping for your bindings. This will ensure a perfect and compatible fit between your bindings and boots. So, while these five snowboard bindings for women are excellent, they may not be the best fit for your particular boot or riding style. You may also want to match your bindings and boots for a more polished and stylish look. Here are five of the best snowboard bindings for women.Burton Citizen One-Up Women's Snowboard Bindings
Price: $119.95
The Citizen One-Up offers a quick and easy entry system at half the price of comparable snowboard bindings. The one strap design is fully adjustable and offers a woman specific fit that will ensure your comfort and performance are top notch. These bindings are lightweight with incredible flex and support for the female boarder who demands only the best from her bindings.
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Features
Women's-Specific True Fit™ Design
Lightweight baseplate
Single-Component highback
Full Coverage Straps
Single strap micro adjust system
Smooth Glide™ Buckles
EVA Baseplate Cushioning
Quick ratchet action

F2 Mondo Women's Snowboard Bindings
Price: $84.95
The F2 Mondo binding is made especially for a woman's foot, ankle and leg. These bindings have extra cushioning at the highback and baseplate, right where ladies need it most. These all terrain bindings offer exceptional fit and outstanding performance. They're also nice to look at.

Features
Fiber reinforced unibase plate
Stylish varnished look
EVA toe and heel pads
Anatomically formed instep strap
Tool-less adjustability
3D EVA overlapping highback pad
Torsion-flexible highback
Reinforced buckles
Adjustable toe strap
 
Flow Flite 2W Women's Snowboard Bindings
Price: $119.95
The Flite 2 is the perfect binding for ladies looking for an all-mountain snowboarding experience. But don't mistake these for expert bindings. The Flite 2's are a great choice for beginning boarder's as well. These bindings will cradle your feet in warm cushiony comfort all day long while allowing for exceptional performance.

Features
Features Flow's power triangle technology
Ultra lightweight POM baseplate
Ultra lightweight highback
Single dial forward lean adjustment
EVA cushioning pads
CI-Flex power strap
QuickSet buckles
3D power strap

Forum Aura Women's Snowboard Bindings
Price: $109.99
When you wear the Aura snowboarding bindings, you will feel like you are wearing nothing at all on your feet. These bindings feel like they are a part of you. The lightweight design is perfect for all your freestyling needs. If you are a serious boarder, then give these bindings a try. You won't be disappointed.

Features
For 'Em Multidisk
EVA baseplate padding
Real Wrap highback padding
Bubbler strap ankle strap
Half-Cap toe strap
Nylon composite baseplate

K2 Bliss Women's Snowboard Bindings
Price: $89.95
The newest incarnation of the K2 Bliss combines tons of upgrades with all the great features K2 is known for. These bindings are easy to adjust, perform like a dream and fit a woman's foot perfectly.

Features
Motion base
3D Aluminum
Adjustable heel cup
Ergo highback made especially for a woman's foot
Universal toe strap
Aluminum speed ratchets

*Note: This article was written by an Associated Content Contributor

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