LF-alpha bindings 05

digital · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 125

hi everyone,
i'm would like to buy those bindings, but when i check the sizeing chart on (check lower link)
i become confused, which size to buy Medium 6-9 or Large 9-11
My feet are 9, (euro 42), and here is the question:
"is it better to ride with smaller or larger bindings", i don't have a chance to try it on so, will be glad to hear your experiances....
in advance Tnx
http://www.wakeworld.com/boots/2005LFSize.asp

scott a · Ladies Man Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 9810

that being said its better to get a binding a little bit on the small size rather then a touch on the large size. this is because the materials in bindings will stretch during your "break in" period. after half a dozen or a dozen rides in the bindings, they will become much more comfortable and they will sort of "mold" to your feet. if you buy bindings too large, they will always be too large and your foot might slide around too much.

how will you be getting the bindings? mail order? if so try them on inside and make sure your heels dont lift up at all. wear the binding for like 10 mins and move your foot around a bunch. it should be a bit tight for the reasons ive already mentioned.

hope this helps. the Alpha bindings are amazing.

seedickride · Criminal Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 97 City: Munich, ND

From my experience, most people with a size 9 foot would get the large. If you like them pretty snug, you'll want to go with the mediums. Also, if you have a wide foot and/or a high arch, you'll definitely want to go with the large. Binding sizing is only partly based on the length of your foot.

cwaker4 · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 465 City: Gilroy

scott a, said it right, thats the best way to go. i have the alphas and theyre a bit on the loos side abyway.

LFADAM · Posted: Apr 09, 2005 7:06 am Post subject:

The alphas rock! I would personally go large, especially if your foot is growing just because you can tighten them down more and still have near the same fit as a smaller binding but easier entry. (Even though the alphas are very easy to get in to...)

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Apr 09, 2005 7:34 am Post subject:

I would go with a big smaller, then your foot will be solid.

If it is too big, your foot will be sliding all over the place.

HyperRash · Posted: Apr 09, 2005 11:28 am Post subject:

I have a large and I'm only a size 10 so go with a large

Jetpilot05 · Posted: Apr 09, 2005 12:17 pm Post subject:

Im in the same boat as this guy, except I dont know for definately what size my feet are. In some shoes I am a euro42 and in my Osiris D3s I am a euro44. I just dont know whether or not to go medium or large as I too will be mail ordering my gear.

digital · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 125

tnx for hints,
thinking...... i'm pretty much for mediums... specially if the bindings stretch after while. also i read reviews, and people said that is no problem geting on or off with this model.
ride on...

digital · Outlaw Joined: 08 Apr 2005 Posts: 125

hi again,
i bought those bindings and i've been ridden them last weekend.
i have to say, this bindings are awsome, great support&comfort.....recommend to everyone.
i took medium for my 9-size foot, and fits super smooth...
ride on...