Comments needed on bindings!!!!!!!!!!

Nemo · Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 4 City: Asia

Hi all, I have been riding in friends' bindings for 2 months and I am starting to get some air Laughing

and I feel that I need some good bindings for the impact I take from jumping wakes. Any suggestion? How about the 2004 Hyperlite Vargus? are they any good?

Any recommended bindings for ladies?? Rolling Eyes

riverfreak · Posted: Oct 06, 2003 10:50 am Post subject:

get the parks then, they have a super sweet footbed and support for your ankles.....pricey but worth it....

B-rad · Posted: Oct 06, 2003 11:39 am Post subject:

My friend Jade wears the NICE Prs1's and I wear them as well. They are an excellent binding! The footbed is very comfy, they are built to last, and the cost isn't too bad either. They have some removeable rods for the heel if you need an extra stiff backing for weak ankles. Check them out at Nicebindings.com or if you happen to come to the Austin Area go see Aaron or Damon at Ski Dock and they will treat you right and let you check em out.

wakepics · Addict Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Posts: 600 City: Bourbonnais...

I just got the 04 ERA 30/60 bindings....Oh how I love thee. Great foot bed and heal bumps to help keep them in place. Love the color(green)...and option 2 strap! Very Happy

Grace B. · Posted: Oct 06, 2003 8:35 pm Post subject:

I have Parks bindings and I love them! They are super comfy and they have nice thick padded footbeds for landings. They are a little on the expensive side, but if you look on Ebay you might beable to find some for a decent price...

Lynsey · Posted: Oct 06, 2003 9:33 pm Post subject:

I have the Nice Scarecrows, they are comfy too and reasonably priced. I find laceups easier to get on in the water if you get ejected vs non laced. Try to demo if you can and remember that they take a few rides to get adjusted.

Nemo · Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 4 City: Asia

Thanks gals Razz

really appreciate that, I think I am gonna check out the Parks or Nice for sure since I'd seen a lot of people recommend it. I have flat feet so I am having "arch bruise" after every ride, Twisted Evil

it really hurts when you put on a pair of Birkenstock after riding, I guess the arched footbed will help out a bit Laughing

stinkey · Outlaw Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 108

I think the Byerlys are rad. But thats just me

Tigerblp · Posted: Oct 07, 2003 1:37 pm Post subject:

if you get a chance, lookin into the new high-end Liquid force bindings. I didn't get a chance to try them out, but they're supposed to be super nice, and I'm sure they have more cushio than the exos that i'm riding

Liza · Outlaw Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 166 City: nashville

go with some LF exos, i have them and i absolutely love em. they mold to ur foot. u can find em for a good deal on ebay. usually ur local shop will meet a price you find on the net (not ebay). i have no complaints on em. took a bit of time to get em broken in. easy entry even in the water. but if i didnt have them i wud buy belmonts, but ive been hearing that hyper watever tear a bunch and then u gots to buy new overlays....check out lf, if u wait till the 2004s come out, i garuntee you will love them. sick new style.

Nemo · Newbie Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 4 City: Asia

Do all the bindings said above have nice arched footbed? Like Nice, Parks, Belmonts, Liquid Force...etc. I have tiny feet (size 5), I'd tried Belmonts SM and my feet slipped out of the bindings. I have been reading the description from the manufacturer and all they said is "comfy footbed" it doesn't say if it's arched or not...... Evil or Very Mad

Any good bindings for small feet with nice arched footbed? Sorry for being so picky! Embarassed

Dragonlady8 · Guest

HL 04 Highbacks have arch supports built in. You may want to try the Era Binding as well.

Liza · Outlaw Joined: 31 Jul 2003 Posts: 166 City: nashville

yea lf exos do....they are soooooooooo comfy. in my opinion at least....lf's size small will fit feet sizes 5-8...so size wise they'd work for ya too

B-rad · Posted: Oct 08, 2003 11:59 am Post subject:

The NICE have an arched footbed and it is textured so that your foot doesn't fall forward. They ae by far the best bindings I have ridden. I just recently switched from the Exo's to the PRS1's and it was well worth it.

ByerlyBoarder · Newbie Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 30 City: Incline Village

kerriokie · Outlaw Joined: 18 Jul 2003 Posts: 231 City: Cincinnati

Got 2002 Nice Scarecrows....I love them. You also may want research into the companies customer service. I'm the type of person if I spend $$ on something, I expect quality. Have to say - I've had excellent customer service from Nice. Had an issue - just emailed them - problem solved w/o any hassles.

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

As Brad said, NICE totally rocks! I love mine. The material is so soft, it's like sliding your foot in a tub of butter. There's great arch support and lots of cushioning in the front, my feet never slide out after landing a jump. I got lots of comments on them. I have the Nice Truth bindings, they are female-specific. They are designed like snowboard boots with the clips and lace up system. But, any Nice bindings will do you well.

Melanie G · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 230 City: Orlando

I got a pair of brand new, never used Hyperlite ERA size med for $230 and I'll cover shipping if you want those.

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

With that small of a foot any HL bindings you get should be XS. I tried Shaun's board and bindings and he had smalls, I wear a mens 6/women's 7 1/2 and they were a little to big. Whatere you do make sure they arn't to big!!! I blew a huge part of my season by riding a M pair of Ultras and my foot came halfway out in the air tearing a bunch of tendons. I have heard the CWB Zeus's rock, im dying for a pair. I don't know if they have arch support though. LF's new bindings seem pretty comfy and cool looking. The temets are sweet too.