Soap in your bindings?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

we need a sticky thread to state all of this info. I bet there have been 200 threads about it.

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 03, 2004 9:15 am Post subject:

Shifter · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 37

Maye also a note saying "if you are so tired of answering newbie questions, maybe you shouldn't be reading the newbie forum"
We newbies all like help from the "old timers", but it does get a little tiring seeing simple questions getting slammed by the post-a-holics.

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but sometimes you gotta say your peace!

All that aside, sticky threads for common questions is a very good idea.

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 03, 2004 10:52 am Post subject:

I have no problem answering people's questions, if I did I wouldn't be here. But it's slightly disturbing to scroll down the page and see the same question 10 times.

as for you, Shifter, saying "simple questions getting slammed by the post-a-holics"

what are you talking about?

if you think questions have been "slammed" here, you need to seriously lighten up, I haven't seen any "slamming".

joedirt00 · Posted: Aug 04, 2004 3:35 pm Post subject:

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 05, 2004 7:34 am Post subject:

AndyDeeJay · Outlaw Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 239 City: Belfast

New Mastercraft boats have a "Binding Blaster" - "Dispences thick binding lubricant for getting **into** bindings" This is a quote taken from the MC booklet.

Most pro riders use this stuff to get into good quality bindings. They should be a snug fit when they fit properly and good bindings have a zip or a pull cord to help you stay in after that. Good lub comes straight off when you get into the water - unless you do a dock start, and is eco friendly. There is nothing more dangerous than one foot coming out of a binding - this can twist an anckle or knee joint.
Good bindings will release only when absoluty necessary.

My $0.02

Mitch3 · Criminal Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 80

Has anyone actually had to get new bindings because they "dried out"? or is that just something that the binding lube companies made up so ppl will buy their products

BrandonC · Addict Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 539 City: Murrieta

I just have to add, putting slime in the binding is useless to me. I squirt about a teaspoon on the top of each foot and do a little dance while sitting on the back of the boat to spread it completely over my feet, then they drop in the binding buttersmooth. I've tried putting them on without it, and I was dead tired just by the time I got into them! LOL I even chipped a tooth once from bearing down so hard!

ssrgeoff · Addict Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Posts: 582 City: So Cal

I use peanut butter and jelly.....

DunDunDun · Posted: Aug 10, 2004 1:52 pm Post subject:

baby oil works really good

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 10, 2004 1:57 pm Post subject:

colefooter · Posted: Aug 10, 2004 2:33 pm Post subject:

DunDunDun, are you serious? I don't think that would get out of the binding very well

ben746 · Addict Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Posts: 560

Yeah man whats up with all these newbie questions in the Newbie forum???

8824 · Posted: Aug 13, 2004 12:35 pm Post subject:

joedirt00,

KY,,,,,,,,

then when you pic up the hottie,,,, she will know what to do with it.

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

I use a little binding slime on my feet.

But if you're going to get really cheap, suave shampoo is biodegradable. It might dry out the rubber though.

Do NOT use silicon spray though if you want the stuff you wash out anytime during that run. Silicon is for trying bindings on in the store and for dry suits. I make people who come out in my boat without equipment use it to save my binding slime, but silicon doesn't come out of bindings very easily.

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

silicon spray??

wtf? I think that is the most retarded thing I have ever read on here. I hope you are'nt serious. Rolling Eyes

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

nope, they sell it at the store here, and a ton of people I know use it. I won't let it touch my bindings. It actually works quite well to get into the bindings, but doesn't wash out completely.

etan16 · Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 14

so is shampoo bad for bindings? because they said the only reason soap is bad is because it contains detergent and shampoo dosen't.

tedamenta · Outlaw Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 104 City: Breckenridge

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 9:07 pm Post subject:

Scorched_Ice7 · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 9:29 pm Post subject:

Some of these posts talk about soap ruining and drying out rubber in the bindings, what about neoprene in the Tranist and such?

aloharodeo · Posted: Aug 16, 2004 9:35 pm Post subject:

beasoldierprstn · Posted: Aug 19, 2004 12:34 pm Post subject:

aloharodeo just likes to argue

Shifter · Newbie Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 37

K-dub · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 14760

BurkeViper · Posted: Aug 19, 2004 1:42 pm Post subject:

C'mon K-dub, you know she just does it because she needs her 22 posts per day Rolling Eyes

tedamenta · Outlaw Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 104 City: Breckenridge

wakebdr5 · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 34 City: monticello

shaving cream works the best, it doesn't make a slippery ride!!!!!

HatzicMotive140 · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Posts: 261 City: abbotsford

way to dig a really old topic guys.

wtbamoomba · Addict Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 808 City: raleigh

soap = bad, the phosphates bond in the water and lead to eutrophication of the lake, which basically mean it kills everything

t b d · Criminal Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 60 City: Coral Springs

shaving cream works good

Ctipping · Posted: Jun 16, 2005 12:11 am Post subject:

wow this isn't a bajillion years old

DadKid · Outlaw Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 140 City: Ottawa

Just to expand on wtbamoomba’s comments: Phosphates are threatening the lake I ride on and have already almost killed a nearby lake. They act as fertilizer for algae and weeds. The fish die, the weeds clog the lake, property values decline, etc. There are already areas of our lake closed to boating because of weeds. Phosphates come from soaps, fertilizers applied near lakes and rivers, and human waste. Cutting down trees and natural vegetation close to the shoreline removes the lake’s natural defenses. A lush green lawn next to the lake can mean fertilizers are going into the lake Phosphate free soaps are available, you just have to look for them and read labels carefully and sometimes pay a little more, which IMO is worth it.

Fortunately, some dishwashing soaps are phosphate free and state it on the label. For binding lube you can take a spray bottle, put a little dishwashing soap in it and fill the rest with water. You're really just spraying water inside the bindings and the small amount soap adds a little extra lube.

Thanks for listening to my green rant! I hope to be using the lake for a few more decades
Mr. Green