Nidecker : Pro 800

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A favorite of Nidecker team riders like Mikko Rajkangas, the Pro 800 is a highly responsive all-mountain snowboard binding for boarders who need one setup to do it all. The key to the Pro 800's versatility is Nidecker's Lateral Dampening System. This integrated baseplate allows lateral flex to absorb shocks while it increases edge-to-edge control, giving you excellent turning power. With a hollow highback for reduced weight, the Pro 800 increases your board's performance without excessive bulk.

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Overall: 100%

Function: 100%

Presentation: 80%

Value: 80%

Sizes Available: NA

Materials: Carbon Composite

MSRP ($): 185

Terrain Designed For: Freeride

Straps: Regular

Chris's Review

February 24th, 2001

Summary:

If you are in the market for new bindings these are a great set to look at. The 800 is cheaper than the 860s but with all the same features. It is an overall awesome binding.

Review:
I honestly don't have anything bad to say about these bindings. The Swiss have always been known for their perfection in luxury items, and Nidecker has ensured that snowboards gets on that list of items. Nidecker is one of those companies that is constantly innovating, and their product line shows it.

While these are not drastically different from last year's model, they are still far superior over most bindings. They still sport the LDS (Lateral Dampening System) pads, which are designed to stop the lateral vibrations that can hurt your ankles without losing toe/heel edge performance. They have raised toe pads which help put your weight directly onto your toe edge in a turn. They also have a drop down heel bracket that is attached to the binding back and really grabs on to the heel of your boot, helping to hold it tight.

The straps, while not too different, are definitely improved over the 00's. Nidecker seems to pay a lot of attention to the comfort and strength of the straps. They use a cloth webbing which doesn't get brittle in the cold the way plastic does, and the straps themselves are very wide and super padded.

Nidecker has also moved towards the tool-less binding operation, you can completely alter the strap lengths without using a tool. The heel cup uses an innovative approach, it has only one screw to loosen, but maintains the strength of two.

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