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96avs01
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :(
PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2011 10:23 am 
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splitchank wrote:
I also got to try out a pair of Burner highbacks and I felt they were an improvement for me (northeast, variable conditions, tight trees). I am a big guy, 260+lbs. before gear. The stiffness of the Burner highback truly improved the responsiveness from my board on day 1. The difference is noticeable just holding them and giving a squeeze...

big ups for Will for giving me a chance to finish my season with em and big ups for the stiffer highback :thumpsup:


Totally agree, on the Burner highbacks and Spark's customer service. Heelside turns are very snappy, even in mountaineering boots with the Burner back, quite happy!

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shredgnar
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:58 am 
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I changed the thread title from :( to :)

Sparks new burner highback are a great improvement. Nice to have the stiffer option. Much better response.

Once again, Sparks blows minds with their customer service and ability to listen to their customers!
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Killclimbz
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:03 am 
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shredgnar wrote:
Once again, Sparks blows minds with their customer service and ability to listen to their customers!


+1, you reading this Voile?
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PedroDelfuego
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:38 pm 
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Yeah! Smiley face for Will & Company!!! :) :thumpsup: :bow:

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shasta
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:35 pm 
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+1, you reading this Voile?

I really don't get the Voile haters but I guess everyone has a different experience depending on the complaint and the way it is presented.

The only time I had to call Voile was for input in installing the DIY kit on my old Burton S with the original interface. The guy I talked too was very helpful.

I've used their gear for almost 10 years and have never had a reason to call customer service because the gear just keeps going strong: no broken brackets, busted straps, exploded bindings, lost crampons...customer service don't mean dick when our gear breaks on the hill.

Cya on the hill.
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ollyL
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:47 pm 
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I just rode my blazes with my upgraded "burner" high backs. They are a lot better.

But why does the foam padding start peeling off on the first day?
Its kinda wierd. I haven't ever had it happen on any other bindings and I've had a few.
do they not have the super sticky toxic glue everyone else has ??

Any way its great progress
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Tomas
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:04 am 
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Guys,
my first post here, however I've been visiting this forum for more than 2 years:) I'd like to know your opinion.
Finally I'm buying SPARKS tomorrow, spent last 2 days here to find out whether to buy BLAZE or BURNER.
Ive got C60s on my allround board + driverXs, so 'd like to get similar response from my split setup. Are BLAZE highbacks really so soft, that I should rather buy BURNER? thanks a lot
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AZsnowsurfer
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:37 pm 
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Get the burners, just got mine in, they are stiff, but my C60s are still stiffer.
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hoji
 Post subject: Re: Spark Highbacks :)
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:16 pm 
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Has anyone here swapped out their spark high backs with union?

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