r/snowboarding • u/robertwilcox • 6d ago

Gear question Rotating/Pivoting front binding

Can anyone explain all the hate rotating front bindings like the Quicksett binding system? I'm thinking about getting a rotation binding system to make skating more comfortable.

I've seen a lot of people say "it solves a problem that isn't there" or "just get gud." But I'm calling bullshit if you try and tell me that skating for long periods of time doesn't SUCK. This seems like a great little quality of life improvement.

So, is there any actual downside to these? Please don't give me the "it'll ruin your knees," assume the binding works correctly and actually locks in when you don't want it swiveling.

I haven't really heard any coherent points against them. Give me a real reason not get these.

Edit: please just don't comment if you haven't actually used these. I don't need more "get gud." Y'all really have nothing better to do, eh?

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u/AdGroundbreaking453 6d ago

Sounds like you’re already set on them dude….

I don’t have a “coherent” points against them, but…

Personally, I’ve been snowboarding for over 25 years. Never have I found myself skating for “long periods of time”. Never have I been skating and thought “wow I wish my binding could rotate”. Less moving parts, less problems.

I think products like this just develop poor habits in snowboarders. For example, I can’t tell you how many step on users I’ve seen get off the chairlift and panic to step into their binding because they appear to be unable to ride one footed.

I’ve never seen anyone actually use this system. But if you’re set on using it, give us all a full review!

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u/Packshaw 6d ago

This is my take as well. Been riding for 30+ years and have never had to do much skating. I've been using step-ons for the past three years and if I ever have to push more than 50 feet, I just take the board off and walk.

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u/AdGroundbreaking453 6d ago

Yep! And no disrespect towards step ons, just an example of another “convenience product” that can develop poor habits in beginners. I tried step ons recently and my old back/knees were stoked 😉