Closed or Open Toe?

SexyWS6Mama · Outlaw Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 150 City: Killeen

Which is better? Closed or Open toe bindings?

NKCrider · Posted: Jan 08, 2010 3:09 pm Post subject:

i prefer open, but those are all ive owned. its all preference i think

holdsworth · Posted: Jan 08, 2010 3:23 pm Post subject:

Closed toe is actually quite amazing. I switched to CT in 07 and haven't looked back since. As NKCrider said, it's preference, but the CT seem to be more comfortable.

beretta5spd · Posted: Jan 08, 2010 3:47 pm Post subject:

i've rode both.....and went back to open. I don't really have any beef against closed just really like the open toe bindings I'm riding at the moment.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jan 08, 2010 6:22 pm Post subject:

I've sworn by CT bindings since I got my '06 Shanes. Currently riding '08 Cabs.

But since Lyman insists that the '10 Ultras are the "sickest bindings" out there I might have to at least give them a try. Cool

JeffreyCH · Posted: Jan 08, 2010 7:32 pm Post subject:

I went from open to closed and like them way better. Part of that maybe because my ot's were low end (HL state) where my ct's are high end (murray's) I just feel a lot more locked in, and secure in a ct.

FlatH20 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 167

I've got two set-ups one LF with an open toe and a Slingshot with CT - I feel that I'm a bit better locked in on the CT and feel there's a bit more control with the CT
Also in the colder temps the CT keeps me warmer..

spending a couple extra bucks on the boots is totally worth it...

scottiekarate17 · Criminal Joined: 07 Sep 2008 Posts: 53 City: ithaca

I've rode with both CT and OT bindings. I like the CT more. They are more comfortable and more responsive than OT. I was very skeptical when I was considering the switch to CT but I'm sooo glad I did it. I also think they give you a lot more ancle support than OT. Thats just my 2 cents.

Medina · Posted: Jan 09, 2010 9:18 am Post subject:

CT, definatly.... I've ridden OT and CT, CT are nice and warm, and it locks you perfect!

You wont regret it.

TnR6Rida · Posted: Jan 09, 2010 9:46 am Post subject:

CT FTW

Medina · Posted: Jan 10, 2010 2:38 am Post subject:

ryan351w · Addict Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 532

Another CT here as well. Watsons 09. Will never ride an OT again. Much more feel and control and as stated before feel locked in. You feel more at one with the board....

crashhappy · Outlaw Joined: 04 Aug 2008 Posts: 116 City: Acworth

GnarShredd · Posted: Jan 11, 2010 8:37 am Post subject:

I thought the closed-toe was a gimmick when they first started showing up. I resisted them for a while, then I tried a pair on and didn't look back. If you get a good fit, you almost feel like your feet are a part of the board itself.

ShredThreadsInk · Newbie Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Posts: 14 City: Corinth

CT Again.

Gboone46 · Posted: Jan 16, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject:

closed for sure. I had always ridden open toe but this last summer bought some reliks. I love them they are so much more comfortable and stable feeling

Se7en · Posted: Jan 21, 2010 6:45 am Post subject:

I prefer OT to CT but have been riding CT bindings lately because they've only been making the nicer setups CT. Very stoked to see LF bring back to Ultra and leave it OT.

splash · Criminal Joined: 21 Apr 2005 Posts: 92 City: Europe

Ct almost all year long. Ot only those hot summer days, when you really need some fresh water running through your toes
Mr. Green

dalderman · Soul Rider Joined: 08 Aug 2008 Posts: 356 City: Carlsbad

CT for me. The '08 Watsons fit like a glove.