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What board for bindings?

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Created by sonya rachel > 9 months ago, 14 Apr 2011
sonya rachel
WA, 84 posts
14 Apr 2011 11:48PM
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This has probably been done b4 but I'm looking at getting some bindings and a suitable board. My other board is a 128 underground flx so I'm used to a lighter board.

I don't mind so much if the boards not underground, anyone have any ideas?? I'd prob want a 134 or 136.

NickT
WA, 1094 posts
15 Apr 2011 6:32AM
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Cardboard Tempo. Don't use boots myself but mates do with their tempo's and love them.

INTHELOOP
QLD, 1855 posts
15 Apr 2011 10:42AM
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Hi Sonya,

the Xenon LaLuz and Infra are great with Bindings. you will be able to try them with boots in Alva.

cheers

Bertie
NSW, 1351 posts
15 Apr 2011 12:12PM
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UDG Steeze or Cab custom. both designed for bindings. I think Naish do one aswell.
I quite like riding the 136 custom but havent used boots. But the steeze looks the goods to me!

BrisKites
QLD, 1292 posts
15 Apr 2011 12:51PM
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Nobile Fifty50
Naish Momentum
North Team

insener
4 posts
15 Apr 2011 7:23PM
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Get a proper proven shape women wakestyle board and don't bother putting binding to freestyle board: LF Bliss 134x41 + Melissa CT

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
15 Apr 2011 10:17PM
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Cabrinha custom, LF Influence, LF DLX, Slingshot Darkside, Naish Momentum (only the largest size), Cardboard Tempo are the ones I can think of offhand.

jas73
QLD, 796 posts
16 Apr 2011 7:46AM
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+1

Bertie said...

UDG Steeze or Cab custom. both designed for bindings. I think Naish do one aswell.
I quite like riding the 136 custom but havent used boots. But the steeze looks the goods to me!


INTHELOOP
QLD, 1855 posts
16 Apr 2011 11:59AM
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sonya rachel
WA, 84 posts
16 Apr 2011 11:12AM
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INTHELOOP said...






nice

sonya rachel
WA, 84 posts
16 Apr 2011 11:14AM
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can u get kiteboarding specific bindings or are they all the same? i like the look of the liquid force OT alloy or plush...

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
16 Apr 2011 1:11PM
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sonya rachel said...

can u get kiteboarding specific bindings or are they all the same? i like the look of the liquid force OT alloy or plush...


there USED to be kite specific ones because the insert spacing on kiteboards used to be 6.5inch and wake was 8inch but now its all 6inch provided you buy 2010 and up.

to be honest here, coming from a dude that's ridden pretty much every wakestyle board, (from slingshot wakeboards to flat noodle kiteboards). you won't want to ride a real wakeboard.

ive been on my wakeboard this summer and always find its just that tiny bit too slow for what i want, you want to look at a decently rockered kiteboard.

you want something a tiny bit stiffer than what you ride now, and you want to go a few cm bigger. for a girl like yourself maybe a 134 would be fine.

I would look at Cardboard Tempos. or the Best Profanity, Wainman Joke, LF concept or influence.

in regards to bindings, OT vs CT its all personal preference, go to your local wakeshop and try them on, i like CT it feels like i have more control with them but its all up to you. PM me if you want more details.

ApatheticEnd
WA, 995 posts
17 Apr 2011 12:00AM
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Any reccomendations for a good wake shop in Perth? Boots are pricey so buying sight unseen seems stupid.

sonya rachel
WA, 84 posts
17 Apr 2011 10:00AM
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Unleashed wakeboarding in Rockingham/ Secret harbour??

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
17 Apr 2011 10:39PM
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yep there is unleashed in secret harbour/ rockingham area.
and liquid elements is closer to the city i think, ive never been to LE so i'm not sure what their display is like but unleashed has a lot of bindings there.

axis
VIC, 399 posts
18 Apr 2011 10:57PM
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Anyone ridden the Joke?

woodys
WA, 218 posts
18 Apr 2011 9:17PM
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Dont know about the LaLuz? for boots - its more an all rounder. But the Infra would certainly make a great fit. Wide stance already set and a build suited to flatwater freestyle.
Woodys has one lonely Infra left on our clearance sale list. Check our site for details.

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
18 Apr 2011 10:48PM
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woodys said...

Dont know about the LaLuz? for boots - its more an all rounder. But the Infra would certainly make a great fit. Wide stance already set and a build suited to flatwater freestyle.
Woodys has one lonely Infra left on our clearance sale list. Check our site for details.



wakestyle not freestyle

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
18 Apr 2011 10:48PM
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axis said...

Anyone ridden the Joke?


no but i've heard really good sh!t about it, and i seen it in the flesh and looks like a wicked board.

ApatheticEnd
WA, 995 posts
23 Apr 2011 1:10PM
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oh hello there...


BTW, Liquid Elements has pretty good stock and serivce was great. Good deals on last years boots.

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
26 Apr 2011 11:09PM
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havent seen those colours for the U2s nice!

14nce
QLD, 39 posts
27 Apr 2011 5:02PM
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thats cuz they are Ultras from the wake range

ApatheticEnd
WA, 995 posts
27 Apr 2011 8:32PM
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Correct. If kitescoop is to be believed, the U2 (kite specific) don't have the extra lace attachment point through the bottom of the ankle that the Ultras have as well as a different lining.

Supposedly these are to make them easier to get on/off but the ultras are pretty easy on and off.

Charl dv
WA, 2485 posts
28 Apr 2011 11:36AM
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ApatheticEnd said...

Correct. If kitescoop is to be believed, the U2 (kite specific) don't have the extra lace attachment point through the bottom of the ankle that the Ultras have as well as a different lining.

Supposedly these are to make them easier to get on/off but the ultras are pretty easy on and off.


not sure but it really wouldnt surprise me. the old Unions vs Ultras back a few years ago was the same thing, the ultras were stiffer and had more support than unions.



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