snowboard binding RIDE RODEO black

NOT FOR SALE SEPARATELY - you can only buy it together with a SNOWBOARD.

Ride has a strong track record with innovative design and the Ride Rodeo is no exception. From the webbing on the toe strap, to the microdisk that helps reduce binding interference with the flex pattern of a board, to cool colorway options that include a choice of Rawlings (of baseball glove fame) leather, the Rodeo keeps pushing the design envelope.

DURABILITY

The aluminum chassis on the Ride Rodeo is burly and weathers a lot of days on the hill well. Same goes for the asymmetrical ankle strap. The heel strap has some interesting looking rubber webbing that works well, but testers wondered how it will perform down the road.

PERFORMANCE

The Ride Rodeo is on the softer side of all mountain freestyle. The flex of the highback, that is new for this year and is only on this binding, is great for butters. All this flex is thanks to a thinner highback that keeps weight down. A slightly tilted footbed tips the boot at 2.5-degree angle and this helps with pop, especially for riders with wider stances.

BUILD QUALITY

The build quality on the Ride Rodeo is solid. The buckles include aluminum ratchets that are both light and inspire more confidence than high grade plastics.

WEIGHT/RESPONSE

The Ride Rodeo is competitive weight-wise to other bindings we tested. This, paired with the softness of the binding, keeps the action quick but manageable.

COMFORT

The Ride Rodeo includes a tilted footbed, as mentioned above, that helps with natural alignment. One tester with trashed knees really felt this. The EVA footbed provides plenty of shock absorption.

EASE OF USE

The Ride Rodeo has a two piece aluminum chassis so riders can center their stance. This extra step is worth it to fine tune fit. The highback includes a tool-less adjuster.