Hyperlite Highbacks -

mdshoes2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 145 City: FLORIDA

Anyone own these or have any problems with them? Give me some feedback on their quality and stuff please! Smile

Partyb · Posted: Jul 22, 2003 7:28 am Post subject:

I have the highbacks. Regarding fit, etc., you will have to demo. I happen to like them. Regarding quality I had two of the overlays rip on me. One I think was my fault b/c I tried to adjust it but probably did not tighten the screws properly. The second was the wrap and was not my fault, it just ripped. I would say it ripped after approx. 3 months of riding fairly often, probably equal to a season up north. Luckily, Tommys Shop in S. FL is an awesome shop and they fixed them both times right away, no question. Hyperlite is also known for backing up their products.

mdshoes2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 145 City: FLORIDA

Oh because I just bought a pair down in dania.

Partyb · Posted: Jul 22, 2003 7:39 am Post subject:

I'm sure you'll love them. All bindings will get torn up after heavy use.

Mad Trix · Posted: Jul 22, 2003 8:19 am Post subject:

yah i just fixed a pair at my shop but they were 2002. The 2003 have way thicker overlays and it should be good

mdshoes2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 145 City: FLORIDA

they should last awhile for me partyb because im lucky if i could get out every weekend.

Zach M · Posted: Jul 22, 2003 11:46 am Post subject:

I've used mine consistantly since last summer. I haven't had problems until the other day when one of the heel cushions underneath the binding popped out on a backroll attempt. I'll just throw it back on with some superglue and it'll be fine.

apple101 · Outlaw Joined: 07 Jun 2003 Posts: 164

spend a little extra and get byerly's

azwakin · Outlaw Joined: 30 Mar 2003 Posts: 160 City: oro valley, az

I dont know what year your talking about, but I just got the 03's and I absolutely love em. I've owned 02 Highbacks and 03 Ultras and these are by far the better boot. Easy on and off, super lock down with the new option 2 strap and really comfortable. CHeck em out!!

klaassybrand · Posted: Jul 22, 2003 2:40 pm Post subject:

I totally agree azwakin. I also have the '03 highbacks. Very solid, strong, comfortable bindings and also really easy to get on and off Very Happy

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mdshoes2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 145 City: FLORIDA

I believe they are 02's.

B_Funk · Outlaw Joined: 22 Jul 2003 Posts: 187 City: So-Cal

I'm not a fan of Hyperlite's bindings whatsoever, but those Highbacks (above) were uber-comfy. I loved em. That was before they started building them out of cardboard.

mdshoes2 · Outlaw Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 145 City: FLORIDA

can anyone confirm these are 02's?

Todd Armstrong · Addict Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Posts: 758 City: Battle Ground

The ones in the pic are from 2000 not 2002

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

ballsagna · Soul Rider Joined: 24 May 2003 Posts: 276 City: oc

i have 01's or 02's i dont really remember, but i like them and they have never ripped for me

Partyb · Posted: Jul 23, 2003 5:46 am Post subject:

mdshoes, those highbacks look old. Nothing like the 03's that I have. I would say those are not very good bindings, foot bed looks thin and does not seem to offer much support. Highbacks have come a long way since those.

apple101, any basis for such a comment? some people don't like the byerlys. I demoed extensively the parks, byerlys and highbacks and found the highbacks to be my favorite. the most expensive binding is not necessarily better, or better for that person.

ckligor · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 454 City: A-town

I have a pair of 02's and the heel fell out of one of them and sunk to the bottom of the Chesapeak.. I called the board shop there and Hyperlight overnighted 2 new ones to me for just the cost of overnight shipping $6.00 if I remember correctly.. Other then that they are sweet..