New boat, New board...questions

BlueHyperLite · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

Hey guys my dad just bought a boat earlier this week and i was deciding between skiing and boarding, and i picked boarding. I picked up a hyperlite because i heard it was good and i got a pretty good deal on one. I just wanted to ask (never rode before) if the boot is supposed to be very hard to get on, and extemely snug/tight when on. I know i dont want to fall out but i dont wanna lose circulation either. Would skateboarding help with this sport at all, because i used to be somewhat serious. Thanks for any replies, i really appreciate it and i hope to learn more soon!!

Luca · Newbie Joined: 19 Dec 2004 Posts: 40 City: Charlotte

Bought a pair of ERA's a month ago, they were so tight when I first got them I thought I had the wrong size. Had to use lube to get them off when I was done. Have used them 3 weekends now and they are finally breaking in right. You should be fine. Give them some time to stretch out.

Smokinheels07 · Posted: Aug 16, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:

ya mine were hard to get on too..but they also broke in after using them and i dont have a prob bettin em on..good luck and have fun out there

BlueHyperLite · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

Thanks a lot guys cant wait to experience this new sport.

BlueHyperLite · Newbie Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 10

And is it better to use lube to get in and have a very tight fit or to have a bigger binding with easier movement in/out. Also....a 134 should be ok for me (160 lbs and about 5'10). Dicks sporting goods said its the "standard" size.

HyperRash · Posted: Aug 16, 2005 9:22 pm Post subject:

what bindings are they.

what boat did you get Very Happy

a-ok · Criminal Joined: 15 Sep 2004 Posts: 58 City: Tulsa

Bindings will break in over time and loosen up. You can also use tennis balls, soda cans or even wine bottles to shape them and/or loosen them up a bit. If they are loose at first that is not good... because they will only get looser with time. You want to stay in those bindings unless you take a really bad digger. One foot in and one foot out is as bad/dangerous as it gets.