Rome Vice Snowboard Binding - Men's

Paired these Vice Bindings with a Salomon Super 8 for a superb balance of responsive carving and tweakable fun when I'm launching side hits. Based on the Katana's Asym chassis, the Vice provides a highly responsive feel from heel-to-toe, but exhibits plenty of lateral flex, so you can tweak out grabs and butter without 'em feeling like overly stiff bricks that dig into your calves.

Unlike the Katana's pricey leanings, the Vice is actually pretty damn affordable, making it one of the best values on the market. I've had numerous bindings from Union (e.g. older Contacts, Force, Flight Pro), Rome's older 390 Boss, and countless Burton Bindings (e.g. Cartel, Mission, etc...) and these are my new favorites for all-mountain riding, powder days, and the occasional park lap.

The Vice, like all Rome Bindings, requires you to fine-tune its fit and feel to your exact liking. They're not really set 'em and forget 'em bindings- requiring a lot more adjustments before they're dialed to your foot size, boot shape, and flex needs. This isn't a big deal for me, as I like to customize my set-up, but it could be a bit off-putting for beginners who desire something a bit easier to set up, like most Union bindings.

Things I like about them most: the cushy ankle straps, ultra-grippy toe straps, slightly canted footbed for knee comfort, Asym Wrap chassis for dialed flex, and lightweight feel, especially compared to older 390 Boss Bindings, which are extremely heavy.