Obrien Ions Bindings

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

anybody had a chance to ride these yet and put then=m to the test over some time??I ride the 01 belmonts now and was going to get some 02s then some 03s but they kept breaking on my friends so now im thinking maybe trying some other brands..Also how much do they weigh ,IONs,and do you think they will hold up?I need as much info as possible..thanks Cool

PaulMc · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125 City: UK, Manchester

not seen them, have you got a web link of what they look like

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

try this

http://www.obrien.com/wwbion.htm

PaulMc · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125 City: UK, Manchester

they look nice, how many laces on the front, is there 2??

i like the idea of something to keep your heel down, and with the laces should not be too hard to get on and off

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

Yea they look nice and comfortable now i need to know how they perform.Ive always rode HL but hiese new bindings 02/03 suck ive seen 7 pairs be broken over the last 7 months alone and that just in my crew ..I like my 01s but they are getting a bit worn out so i maybe getting into these ions by spring ..

anybody have some info???

PaulMc · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 125 City: UK, Manchester

i only got a pair of 00 highbacks, had to replace one of the wraps this year, each binding is completely different now, i could not afford a new pair, dam student life has its up (drinkin), but it downs too,

wakeborder5 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 279 City: Commerce

I am gonna look at a pair when it warms up (May or June), they look sweet and have dual front lace ups

jjakober · Posted: Jan 16, 2003 5:31 pm Post subject: They R great!!

I have a pair of ION's and they are great. They R really light and super cush!! The dual lace system makes it easy to snug down the lower and upper parts of the binding just how you like it. If you get a chance U should try them out.

Later,
jjakober

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

JJ

Do you ride these as your primary bindings?I know you are sponsored by them so in your oppinion which of the Os are the best ?I know alot of the riders last year for O were wearing the systems?

jjakober · Posted: Jan 16, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject:

I ride the ION's. I rode the Systems before and they R great bindings but I like the ION's better. The full front lace system in the IONs allows me to adjust the fit better. If I am hitting sliders or just playing around I can loosen them up and if I really want to be connected to the board I can crank them down and feel confident that I won't be ejecting at the wrong time. The ION's R also lighter then the Systems because the material they use for the lace wrap is different then what is used in most bindings. I don't think you could go wrong with either of the binding. Also if you R looking for a rear lace binding check out the EXIT 13. They retail for under $240.00 which is alot less then the other ones on the market. They look pretty nice and must be good because Danial Watkins has been riding them and he won the first 2 stops of the Australian Pro Tour in them!!!

As always, try them out if you get a chance.

Later,
jjakober

JRock*Girl · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1340

The ions loook sweeet, if i were you i would go for those of LF ultra suc's

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

JJ thanks ill try them in march when i find a shop around here that carry them and will let me demo them..

I dont like the ultras they are comfortable but they come off too easy and fall apart too fast .they had a ripping problem last few years..I ride belmonts and like them alot but the 02/03's have a overlay problem so im gonna give another company a shot..

Maestro · Posted: Jan 17, 2003 8:23 pm Post subject:

bill - You might want to look into Nice bindings too. Their new line is looking pretty killer.

Magellan · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 255 City: AZ

Check my profile dude. New Zues'.
retail at 329

billm · Soul Rider Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 476 City: TX

Yea i saw those Cwb Zs and they do look tight ..They just dont have alot of info on them yet like when they will be out,weight,and what they are made of etc..On the CWB website they dont even have the full pic but now that i see them those look like they will be on my list to demo..thanks

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cubbies017 · Posted: Jul 08, 2011 4:46 am Post subject:

I have not, in fact I haven't even heard of them. I'll have to check em out and see if its anything I would be into.