Kai vs. Relik vs. One

AaronATX · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 136 City: Austin

I am getting an 09 ronix one this week, but I'm still undecided on bindings. I need a CT in a 13/14 at least and it's been impossible to find anybody with CT bindings in this size for me to demo. I have used the Kai OT and they felt pretty good, definitely a step up from the Districts that I have used as well.

I like the look of the Reliks best, followed by the Kais and then the Ones. But I've heard that Reliks are a lower boot and aren't as supportive on your ankle. I prefer a stiff boot for the control and support that comes with it. Haven't really heard anything about the ones, but I'm not too keen on their looks. However, if they are super great I would gladly sacrifice looks for performance, again I just haven't really heard much about them.

I guess I'm about 80-90% set on the Kai CT's, but since I cannot easily demo any of these I am hesitant to drop so much cash on a set of bindings that I've never used before. Thoughts?

brichter14 · Addict Joined: 27 Apr 2008 Posts: 705

wrong forum bud, try general discussion

DRAGON88 · Posted: Sep 02, 2010 10:22 am Post subject:

Moved.

AaronATX · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 136 City: Austin

sorry, i had like 4 tabs open in different forums. my bad

venko7 · Posted: Sep 02, 2010 11:06 am Post subject:

If it's stiffness you're looking for, the Ronix Cell boot is the stiffest in their line, followed by the One, then the Kai CT, and then the Relik

OperationROL · Criminal Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 92 City: Rockford

Try to find a pair of 2009 CWB Zeus's. These are one of the greatest bindings ever made. You will be able to adjust the stiffness vs. flexiblilty with the singe clip in the back of them. Here is my set up. 2010 Ronix One (Same as '09 except the graphics) with 2009 CWB bindings.

AaronATX · Outlaw Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Posts: 136 City: Austin

thanks for the replies. i'll have to check out that CWB boot. I just got back from picking up the board and got a chance to look at bindings in person. The Ones definitely look way better in person than they did online, and the Cells looked better too (I had only seen the white cells, the black ones don't look as bad to me IMO).

I guess I don't want TOO stiff a boot.. I'd really like to find something that is supportive but not so stiff that you have zero flexibility. Flex is OK with me as long as the bindings properly translate from my legs to the board. I told this to my buddy with the Kai CT's and he said that's what I should try, but that's about the only advice I've heard so I'm glad to hear from people with experience Mr. Green

hawkster0001 · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 441 City: GR

i really like my ones i got, just about perfect to set the board on edge, and you can still tweak some good grabs