I own a pair of this. I love them. Still could not get over the fact that I had no pressure points on my feet with these straps. My feet and knees are very happy from all the excellent dampening it provides.
I've had about 5 days on these bindings and they are so smooth. Last season I was riding the union ultras and burton cartel X but now I just use this one binding for everything. Super happy with how these baby my aging joints while being responsive when I need it.
I’ve got 25 days on these this season and they are great. Best binding I’ve ever owned. The adjustability seems endless and they are extremely easy to center. Love the response and the flex w the middle of the road disk. Couldn’t agree more
LOVE the "Infinity" straps that Bataleon uses. Not sure why Rome doesn't spec them since the bindings are basically identical, but the Infinity strap is superior. A little more cush than whatever is speced on the Cleavers. Easy upgrade for any Rome owners out there.
Hi Avran, to replace my cleavers I am looking for a more playful binding but not sacrifice (a lot of) response. Would you advice now drive, jones mercury, astro asym or rome katana? I am a rome binding fan but am wondering if the skate tech will suit my style better (less aggressive throughout the years): Surfing shidehits, pow and carving with k2 passport and a swallowtail (like korua dart). Thanks ahead, your reviews are so solid and super consistent
I had a bad experience with the Bataleon Blaster last season, dealing with issues like the baseplate screws constantly loosening, a broken strap, and the frustrating toe buckle. Despite the warranty team sending replacements, the problems still exist. The toe buckles, in particular, struggle to release smoothly, consistently getting stuck on the last teeth. I've encountered no such problems with Burton and Union bindings. This season, I switched back to Cartel X; for me, reliability is paramount in a pair of bindings. Trouble-free riding is the top priority.
I can’t decide between the Astro’s or the blaster’s. I ride all mountain freestyle, learning buttering tricks and hitting side hits. Still like to carve. I’m 5,6 about 140ish. Board is a arbor west mark rocker
Low intermediate rider and just ordered a Jones MT. I cruise groomers and off piste but dont do park at all. Really interested in Astro Asym for the dampening but is Blaster more appropriate for my board/skill/style?
Hey Avran, reckon these would pair well with the Capita Mega merc? I got some old Union Contact pro's with the mini-disk that need replacing... or stay on Union and get the Force? Riding all mountain with bit of park. Cheers.
@@AngrySnowboarder not quite too sure.. it's not what I would call a reduced footprint.. either way it fills up my current Large Ride A8s... According to Bataleon the L/XL is 10 -13 and M/L is 7.5-10.5 ... felt safer to go with the bigger one but wondering your experience
Hey, Avran, are these a good replacement for Formulas if I want something more playful without sacrificing much of the control? I ride DOA and an S-rocker pow noodle.
Thinking about ordering this for my 24 Rome agent pro, hitting a lot of side hits in the slopes and medium jumps/rails in the park, also butters and some carving, so do you think it is a good all rounder for that and with that board ?
Would the Astro Asymwrap pair well with a SBRT? More time spent doing stuff on groomers than park. Or would something softer like a blaster asym or vice be better?
Hey Avran, I was wondering if you could recommend a better board to pair with this binding. I'm aiming for a setup that excels in charging all-mountain terrain, with plenty of side hits and jumps in mind. I'm considering options like the Aeronaut, Nitro Alternator, or the Beyond Metal. I won't be focusing much on jibbing or ground tricks. Thanks for your help!
Looking for a 7-8ish stiffness. I weigh about 135lbs, 5’7. Got a 148 Bataleon Global Warmer, 150 Niche Pyre ,152 Capita Asymulator. Looking to add a directional booster to my quiver. Thanks man
Looking for new bindings to put on my Aviator 2.0. Currently I'm riding Nitro Team Pros, and the response is second to none I feel like. However the they are kinda restrictive for when I'm bobbing through trees and getting more playful. Would you recommend the Astro Asym as a stiff heel-toe, yet playful side-side option? Currently eying these and the Jones Mercury. Thanks!
Beginner here. I thought rotating the high backs in order to have them parallel to the heel edges was something every rider (at least the advanced/expert ones) did? So, it is not..? And it's actually the opposite and a kook thing? (judging by the way you said it. lol) I saw you riding and love your riding style (really important to me, I pretty much only watch Grant Taylor on skateboard and Andy Irons surfing) and your videos really give me the impression you 100% know what you are talking about, so, again, is this a kook thing? lol Thx for the input
You do whatever you want with your highback. Just understand rotate it really makes 0 sense unless you're riding some weird ass angles as it's going to reduce how the back spine of the boot pushes into the center of the highback. By moving it, it's going to now push the back spine into the edge of it where it'll reduce the power transmission.
Hello Sir, whats better for ground tricks astro asym or rome vice. They are pretty similar, aren't they? Same Nidecker group. Thanks for your reviews.🎉
@@AngrySnowboarderHighback, baseplate, etc? Had the infinity heel strap on my switchbacks and loved it, just looking for something comparable… Thanks for the info!
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I own a pair of this. I love them. Still could not get over the fact that I had no pressure points on my feet with these straps. My feet and knees are very happy from all the excellent dampening it provides.
I've had about 5 days on these bindings and they are so smooth. Last season I was riding the union ultras and burton cartel X but now I just use this one binding for everything. Super happy with how these baby my aging joints while being responsive when I need it.
I’ve got 25 days on these this season and they are great. Best binding I’ve ever owned. The adjustability seems endless and they are extremely easy to center. Love the response and the flex w the middle of the road disk. Couldn’t agree more
Went from malavitas to these last season and they are noticeably more comfortable with better dampening. They are so awesome!
Ordered a pair, stay tuned for a follow up 😊
LOVE the "Infinity" straps that Bataleon uses. Not sure why Rome doesn't spec them since the bindings are basically identical, but the Infinity strap is superior. A little more cush than whatever is speced on the Cleavers. Easy upgrade for any Rome owners out there.
Hi Avran, to replace my cleavers I am looking for a more playful binding but not sacrifice (a lot of) response. Would you advice now drive, jones mercury, astro asym or rome katana?
I am a rome binding fan but am wondering if the skate tech will suit my style better (less aggressive throughout the years):
Surfing shidehits, pow and carving with k2 passport and a swallowtail (like korua dart).
Thanks ahead, your reviews are so solid and super consistent
Love the recommendations! Gotta keep them Jerrys on their toes 😂
I had a bad experience with the Bataleon Blaster last season, dealing with issues like the baseplate screws constantly loosening, a broken strap, and the frustrating toe buckle. Despite the warranty team sending replacements, the problems still exist.
The toe buckles, in particular, struggle to release smoothly, consistently getting stuck on the last teeth. I've encountered no such problems with Burton and Union bindings. This season, I switched back to Cartel X; for me, reliability is paramount in a pair of bindings. Trouble-free riding is the top priority.
ok
You should never crank anything to the last teeth. There, problem solved 🤷♂️
@@anz80 I think he means the last teeth, as he's releasing the binding 🤷♂
Anyone know if I can fit a Rome buckle on the Bataleon ankle strap? Thinking of putting these straps on a Katana.
You can.
@@AngrySnowboarder highly appreciated 💪
I can’t decide between the Astro’s or the blaster’s. I ride all mountain freestyle, learning buttering tricks and hitting side hits. Still like to carve. I’m 5,6 about 140ish. Board is a arbor west mark rocker
Blaster
I’m a size 10 /10.5 boot , and I can’t decide on a medium or large for this binding, what would you recommend?
You need to pick your boot size.
@@AngrySnowboarder lol , size 10
M/l
@@AngrySnowboarder would you recommend upsizing if I rode a 10 1/2
@kellenmck I need to figure this out too lol (10.5)
Is this binding missing the pivoting ankle strap positions that the Katana has?
Yes.
Theres actually two options medium and high position, if you switch the straps between left and right binding
Actually three, with those straight spare straps that are included in the package👌(or atleast last year had them) @@Smag623
And also a third position if you use the straight spare strap that is included in the package 👍
Low intermediate rider and just ordered a Jones MT. I cruise groomers and off piste but dont do park at all. Really interested in Astro Asym for the dampening but is Blaster more appropriate for my board/skill/style?
Either.
Any difference between this year and last years?
Colors
Comfort wise what are you going with? These or the blaster Asyms?
Comfort is subjective, the ones that feel good to my style of riding.
In your opinion for carving, little jumps, and some buttering on a shadowban. Should I go Asym or full wrap?
Asym.
Hey Avran, reckon these would pair well with the Capita Mega merc? I got some old Union Contact pro's with the mini-disk that need replacing... or stay on Union and get the Force? Riding all mountain with bit of park. Cheers.
Force or these would be solid honestly.
@@AngrySnowboarder appreciate that, thanks 🙏🏼
I just ordered a L/XL for a 10.5 Burton Photon... Yall think this is the right size on Binding ?
Doesn't that boot have shrinktech?
@@AngrySnowboarder not quite too sure.. it's not what I would call a reduced footprint.. either way it fills up my current Large Ride A8s... According to Bataleon the L/XL is 10 -13 and M/L is 7.5-10.5 ... felt safer to go with the bigger one but wondering your experience
Ever considered cannibalizing the ankle straps on the Astros to your Rome Black Labels?
You are asking a question like I don't have multiple bindings cannibalized.
yall put a picture of rome vice bindings in place of the union force bindings reccomendation
Oh no, should probably just delete the channel now.
@@AngrySnowboarder damn bro that's excessive. Do you ski or something?
Cross country uphill snowboarding. #skootchleg
Hey, Avran, are these a good replacement for Formulas if I want something more playful without sacrificing much of the control? I ride DOA and an S-rocker pow noodle.
You might like the Blaster more as these are going to be stiffer than the Formulas.
Thinking about ordering this for my 24 Rome agent pro, hitting a lot of side hits in the slopes and medium jumps/rails in the park, also butters and some carving, so do you think it is a good all rounder for that and with that board ?
Do it!
Would the Astro Asymwrap pair well with a SBRT? More time spent doing stuff on groomers than park. Or would something softer like a blaster asym or vice be better?
Dealers choice!
Probably go with the Astro then, more damp like a katana. Gotta preserve my old knees…
What's the difference between the Rome Katana high back and the Bataleon Astro Asym? Which is Softer?
Shaping more than anything.
Hi Avron, would those be similar to Rome D.o.D.'s?
Less dod more katana
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks :)
Hey Avran, I was wondering if you could recommend a better board to pair with this binding. I'm aiming for a setup that excels in charging all-mountain terrain, with plenty of side hits and jumps in mind. I'm considering options like the Aeronaut, Nitro Alternator, or the Beyond Metal. I won't be focusing much on jibbing or ground tricks. Thanks for your help!
How stiff do you want to go?
Looking for a 7-8ish stiffness.
I weigh about 135lbs, 5’7.
Got a 148 Bataleon Global Warmer, 150 Niche Pyre ,152 Capita Asymulator.
Looking to add a directional booster to my quiver. Thanks man
Well that's an imaginary number, congratulations. Take your pick with any of these.
My bad Avran, I meant one that stiff enough to give ample support for stomping big drop/jumps, but not too planky for long drawn out craves.
You probably want the Alternator.
Looking for new bindings to put on my Aviator 2.0. Currently I'm riding Nitro Team Pros, and the response is second to none I feel like. However the they are kinda restrictive for when I'm bobbing through trees and getting more playful. Would you recommend the Astro Asym as a stiff heel-toe, yet playful side-side option? Currently eying these and the Jones Mercury.
Thanks!
It's more technique than binding at this point.
@@AngrySnowboarder So, "just get good scrub"? lol
At some point you have to realize it's the user not the equipment.
I currently rock the Rome DOD, do you think it's worth swapping to the non asym astro?
Do you need new bindings? Yes? Maybe. No? Then keep on rocking in the free world.
Beginner here. I thought rotating the high backs in order to have them parallel to the heel edges was something every rider (at least the advanced/expert ones) did? So, it is not..? And it's actually the opposite and a kook thing? (judging by the way you said it. lol) I saw you riding and love your riding style (really important to me, I pretty much only watch Grant Taylor on skateboard and Andy Irons surfing) and your videos really give me the impression you 100% know what you are talking about, so, again, is this a kook thing? lol Thx for the input
You do whatever you want with your highback. Just understand rotate it really makes 0 sense unless you're riding some weird ass angles as it's going to reduce how the back spine of the boot pushes into the center of the highback. By moving it, it's going to now push the back spine into the edge of it where it'll reduce the power transmission.
@@AngrySnowboarder Got it. Thx a bunch for the elaborated reply, mate!
Hi sir, does bataleon bindings come with designed screws for channel mounting systems? Thanks!
Probably, check the box.
Hello Sir, whats better for ground tricks astro asym or rome vice. They are pretty similar, aren't they? Same Nidecker group. Thanks for your reviews.🎉
Tried both in a local store. Almost the same,, but ive chosen vice because of the pivot mount).
Whats the difference between these and the Katana. Strap/ highback stiffeness? Would Katana be more similar to the Blaster?
Katana and Astro are in the same category. Vice is closer to the Blaster. Big difference is footpad, strap, and highback.
Thanks as always!
Would these work well with the ride shadowban? I got the union strata bindings, but can't center the boot exactly.
Well he ride those with shadowban so ..
I’m looking for a set of bindings for my Bataleon camel two. Do you think these would be a good match?
Oh yeah!
Solid fit with the Nitro Alternator?
Yes
“Who’s this binding for?” 😂😅
Would these work for the Lobster Eiki pro, I have heard Lobsters are made by Bataleon, no idea if this is true?
They are made by them but the Blaster would be the better choice.
Hi Avran. Would the Astro asym or Blaster asym match the Merc/MegaMerc (2023) better for freestyle?
Astro is better for those boards.
Thank you!@@AngrySnowboarder
Astro Asym or Rome Katana on a Greats Uninc?
Both.
Is this the same as the Lobster Halldor pro binding?
No they are different. -TC
@@AngrySnowboarderHighback, baseplate, etc? Had the infinity heel strap on my switchbacks and loved it, just looking for something comparable…
Thanks for the info!
Pretty sure it’s highback and footpad otherwise everything is similar
@@AngrySnowboarder Gotcha. Thank you!