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Rome Crux 2019-2020 Snowboard Bindings Review

  • Sizes: M/L, L/XL
  • Flex: 7
  • Entry System: Classic
  • Price: £190 / €220
  • BUY ONLINE

Why we chose the Rome Crux Snowboard Bindings: Rome technology + Budget pricepoint = Winning Binding.

Now here’s a Rome binding we can all get behind. The Crux is undoubtedly the price-point option here, but it’s not one to be sniffed at. Anyone looking for a mellow flexing, smooth operating set of bindings and not wanting to go hungry for the rest of the season will find an ideal solution here.

The Crux completes the AsymWrap family tree. While it shares the unique chassis construction – consisting of a single two points of contact with the inside and only one on the outside of the baseplate – with the likes of the Katana, this is a somewhat more stripped back version. It’s the binding for riders who want that blend of surfy turns with locked-in response but won’t make use of the infinite number of customising options from other bindings in the range.

“It’s the binding for riders who want that blend of surfy turns with locked-in response”

The Crux features Rome’s Minimist heel and toe straps. Although these ones can’t be adjusted through the pivot mount system (allowing some of the other models to have a flex rating that could change depending on which setting you chose) these ones come fixed at a seven, which strikes a balance between a binding that’s going to deliver when your riding shifts up a gear, but retains a more easy-going flex when you’re cruising the pistes or getting a new flatland combo on lock.

The AsymCrux Highback compliments this nicely. The cut out on the medial side of the highback makes the inside portion softer flexing, when you want to move more freely on the snowboard, but keeps the outside stiffer to direct power out to the ends of the board.

“This is designed to pull the strap away from the baseplate and allow quick and easy access”

Less of a performance feature, but a feature worth shouting about nonetheless, are the Autostraps. An elastomer strap connects between the mounting and adjustment points on the heelside strap. When it’s unfastened, this is designed to pull the strap away from the baseplate and allow quick and easy access. Whether you’re still figuring out the knack of strapping in stood up, or you’re getting buckled up at the entrance to a couloir and need to keep snow clear of the bindings, this is a stroke of genius that will have paid for itself after the first few laps.

The Crux still has all the essence of some of the most premium bindings in Rome’s line, but at a price that makes them accessible to a far larger market. That’s a great thing for snowboarding – the more the merrier!

Tester’s Verdict

Mike BrindleyWhitelines

“The top end of Rome’s binding line is about as luxurious as it gets in my eyes, so I was intrigued to see how the Crux could incorporate some of that tech while keeping the pricepoint low.
Now I’d be lying if I said that the Crux is still as killer as it’s bigger brothers, but that doesn’t mean it’s a disappointing product for the price.

“The top end of Rome’s binding line is about as luxurious as it gets in my eyes, so I was intrigued to see how the Crux could incorporate some of that tech while keeping the pricepoint low”

Handy features like the ankle strap retractors make things more than easy for you out on the hill, and while there’s less plush padding on the straps you’ll only notice it if you’re keen on cranking them to the absolute max. If you habitually work your way through bindings at a rate of knots or just want to save yourself the cash these are a great option to have!”

Trade Secrets

Matt Stillman – International Marketing Manager, Rome SDS

The Crux is designed for riders who want the board feel and freestyle flex of AsymWrap Tech, at a price point we can all get behind. With the design-centric styling of our Minimist Ankle Strap and Minimist Toe Strap, the Crux bindings are pure function. KISS; Keep it simple, send-it.

Tester’s Verdict 2018/19

Tom Copseyonboardmag.com

“The first thing I noticed about the Crux was how comfy the big, spider web of an ankle strap and minimalist toe strap were. This stripped-back solution works real good, and also helps to keep the weight down.

“Responsive enough for a mix of pow lapping and hardpack carving”

They were responsive enough for a mix of pow lapping and hardpack carving, yet there was enough flex to make tweaking and buttering not feel like a chore.

If you’re looking for bindings that will get all kinds of riding done, but haven’t the deep pockets to dive into the more premium tech of higher priced bindings, you can be sure the Crux will be more than capable of servicing your needs.”

Tester’s Verdict 2018/19

Danny Burrowsdannyburrowsphotography.com

“When you find a binding that has a comfortable and reassuring hold, is easy to adjust and get in and out of and delivers your commands directly to the board under your feet, you should stick with them.

This was my experience of the Rome Crux bindings – they were the first bindings I rode at The Selection and I didn’t give them up.”

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