got a new underground board but the bindings are't doing it 4 me, easly slip out.
I bought some cabrinha laceups which dont seem any good either.
I have size 13 feet long and narrow...
any ideas whats good. and anyone want a set of carbinha laceups used fopr 20 min
if you want to be held in, get some boots with moldable liners.
I got some ronix scouts when our dollar was nearly on par with the US dollar.
They were cheap as, and yet they still hold you in nicely and are super comfy.
like wakeboard bindings/boots?
2 things I should of mentioned
1- worried about knees and i hear wakebindings drill them
2- when I wakeboard after 30min the top of my foot aches like sweet zombie jesus! this also happened a bit with those cabrinha laceups. Not sure what causes it maybe someone out there knows. prob to tight around my foot BUT I dont want to slip out. any advice would be greatly appriciated.
yeah wakeboard bindings,
if you have nice boots like slingshot, ronix and good liquid force stuff and they are the right size your feet shouldn't hurt at all.
With a well fitted closed-toe boot you wont have to do them up tight either.
It's amazing how much better it feels not having to think about keeping ya feet in.
As long as your stance isnt to wide your knees should be fine.
In fact they will probably be better, nothing worse than one foot in one foot out!! ![]()
i wanna know whether you guys recon i should go with LF synergy boots. or get the velcro limited edition shanes or similar.
what has better hold and ease of entry
i have just been through exactly the same frustration.. then i put my underground straps on my cab lace up bases and that is working really well for my size 13s.. try that combo.
I was gunna let this slide but.... 1st of all, bindings are wakeboard/kiteboarding boots. Straps are straps! backless, frontless, d!#kless whatever. Yeah some dudes do knees in boots but you'll find more riders will strain ankles in straps.
Closed toe boots are cool but its hard to keep the sand out em. The synergy are suppose to be good but I haven't seen em yet.
i have LF unions cant get out of them if i tried.... but any brand is good as long as there light and fit well... and if your knees are hurting id be looking at your stance...
I am thinking of bindings as well.
Can I put them on a nobile 555 134X41?
Is there much of a difference unhooked / handlepass wise with bindings? Do they take a long time to get used to?
I am recovering from a knee fracture, but have always been into wakestyle. Not sure if going bindings is a good idea but keen to try.
i am pretty sure you can't put bindings on a nobile 555.
they have a special kind of thread if i remember that got me into trouble.
the wake bindings eg ronix or liquid force escalades etc. are MUCH heavier than the kite bindings eg. unions.
but they look sooo much sexier(specially the new closed toe ronix's!!!!!)
makes no difference HP'ing, and they won't make you a better rider....but they do allow you to stomp harder landings tho! IMO
pretty keen to try bindings as well...had a look at a few which were recommended..but I cant think of anything worse than putting my feet in those for a few hours on a hot day at the beach.....is this ever an issue ?
as someone else mentioned sand...... is this ever an issue ?
Same size feet and i'm riding with the small Cabrinha Sync's.
I've found it's just a matter of adjusting both the upper and lower lace to be really tight, then doing a knot just above the stupid plastic sliding 'lock' (that doesn't actually lock).
Aside from that, the Liquid Force Comp Lace's are also pretty damn good.
Have you thought about using a heel strap?
synergys are good but the shanes or sovens are better, sand in closed toes what a load i've been wearing closed toes for three years no problem with sand at all. If you want to try some let me know can demo them at gold coast. or any of the new 09 liquid force gear is available for demo at gold coast call tony 0427826114
hot feet hahaha maybe if u kited in a volcano.
and if u do close toe boots up tight they barely ever get off which means sand isnt a problem. good to see alot of people wanting to try boots, definatley worth the try.
Thanks for all the input honestly I still dont know what to do though. I may have wasted 150 bucks on the sync's, Is anyone else having the same issue as far as feet slipping out and/or making there feet ache?. I might mix and match with the sync's pads and underground bindings/pads. cheers for all the insite
whos twigs? i once knew a twigs that used to sail and wore footy socks up to his titties, havent seen much of that young girl in a while im pretty sure he conquered kiteboarding and is done with the sport
I've got these old bindings (hyperlite moon boots) who'd of thunk they were worth $350 - $400 back in the 90's!
Was thinking of throwing them on my jaime pro for a go. Do you reckon they'll be allright?
Also the wakeboard they are on is also a bit old school
But might be good for kiting when the wind's up? I'm 84kg's. Whadya reckon would be better the wakeboard or the jaime pro?
Kite bindings you cant go wrong with LF's Unions or Synergy. The Synergy replaced the Escalades this year, super light weight, super comfy you would not want to take your feet out of! The Unions is well known as one if not the most reliable boots for kiteboarding. It has no lace or moving parts, get in single-handed! We will take your carbs in as part-exchange.