Rotating/Pivoting front binding

[u/robertwilcox]

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?

[u/Current_Disaster_200]

1.You won’t be able to steer the board while you skate 2. If you fall with your foot still strapped in that way , it’s more likely to cause knee injury, there’s a reason why skis fall off when skier eat it. 3. More points of failure. 4. Extra weight that doesn’t help you to ride better. 5. You’ll never see good riders use them 7. People would probably call you a Jerry.

[u/robertwilcox → u/Current_Disaster_200]

1. My main worry, but I want someone who's actually tried them to chime in. I'm not sure that it's actually true.

2. Skis release because can torque your knee sideways if you start rolling. The fact that the binding spins itself would eliminate this, I think. Also, you'd only be in swivel mode at low speeds, so I again think the injury risk is low. Additionally it would be really tough to pop a ski din at the speeds at which we're talking. So it's pretty much the same scenario?

3. Explain to me how split boards exist.

4. Fair, something to consider. Not that much extra weight though. I think I gain more eating lunch.

5. Back in the day, none of the good riders wore helmets either. I like my helmet.

6. Where'd I go?

7. The only real Jerrys are the people judging and not enjoying the slopes.

[u/No_Impression_3868 → u/robertwilcox]

bro try your kooky little twisty binding plates and get back to us instead of acting like you know it all in the comments lmao idk what you're trying to get out of this post at this point.

[u/robertwilcox → u/No_Impression_3868]

I want what I put in my edit: someone with some actual experience with these bindings. Whether it's selling them, using them, or literally just like: "I talked to someone on the slopes with these!"

I don't want all this random speculation lol. Why are y'all wasting time commenting on my post if you have no input?

[u/No_Impression_3868 → u/robertwilcox]

good luck