How would you rate the LF Alphas?

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject: How would you rate the LF Alphas?

I'm thinking about getting a pair of 05 Alphas. I will be replacing my 03 Nice PRS 1's. I like my PRS's, but I can't find any deals on them this year. I'm on a budget, and would like to spend less than $200.

I'd like opinions from those of you who have tried them, before I drive 1.5 hrs to try them on. Boardstop seems to have the best price. I may just chance it.

HOLLOMAN101 · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Jul 2003 Posts: 478 City: Austin

great bindings for the price, in fact overall great bindings, i had 04's and they were decent but the newer models are so much nicer and alot more supportive, my bro got a pair for christmas and got a size to small but i got a good look at em and thought they were great, almost as much support as the transit.

logan · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject:

CHiLi DaWg, check out the reviews on wakeworld.com

MalibuBalla12 · Newbie Joined: 20 Mar 2005 Posts: 28 City: Ingleside

i have 04 alpha's, and i think that they are a good binding, i agree with holloman, they are more comfortable in the newer years...

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 04, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject:

logan, I didn't think about wakeworld. I did check the reviews on this site though. They sound promising.

pooser · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 4738

best bang for your buck binding ever. they may not be the "top of the line" binding but some lf pros ride them so they are more than good enough for you.

LFADAM · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 4:50 am Post subject:

Yea I got 04s and love em...go for it....easy entry/exit, supportive, and COMFY.

SuprAir · Outlaw Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 180 City: Columbus

CHiLi DaWg -- Last season I switched from my 2nd pair of Nice PRS-1's to Alphas. I got tired of my feet going to sleep after about 20 minutes of riding. I immediately noticed I didn't get that "locked down" feeling of the Nice bindings, but I think that was just the difference of having my feet clamped down too hard versus just snug (in the Alphas). I also had an initial feeling my heel was going to lift in the Alphas, but that hasn't turned out to be the case.

I'm extremely pleased and the Alphas are a great price.

Loppy · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 10:08 am Post subject:

I just scored some 06 Aphpas and thought I have not rode on em yet, I CAN say my feet have been in and out of several hundred bindings over the many years and HANDS DOWN these are the most comfortable and form fitting things they've ever been in. I cant wait to get em wet.

mgswed · Newbie Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 32

I got the 05 Alphas. I absolutely love them. Easy in and out when you want, and hold snug when you tighten them up. Would buy again. -MG

jmm769 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Posts: 43

The 04 Alphas dont hold as good as transits or anything because they are not as high up on your leg or as tight. Although they still are one of the most comfy boots out there. I have a pair of 04 and 05. The 05's are definatley better becuase they are all around more comy, they hold more, and they look sick.

ScottyB_RochNY · Addict Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Posts: 971 City: Rochester

I've got 05's, and they are the first high end binding I've worn (mobes, super sucs).

And I not only do I love them, but I am defnitely IN Love with them.

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 05, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

OK guys. I've read enough reviews and listened to you all. I went and ordered them today from Boardstop. They should be here in a few days!

BioliteRy · Outlaw Joined: 26 Nov 2005 Posts: 206 City: O-town

05's are nice. comfy =]

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 20, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject:

Update. I think these binding will rock! The footbed is much more cushy than my PRS 1's. Not sure yet, but they may hold my feet better also, b/c of the lining inside.

I had to wear them in the shower. Twice. Maybe again next time Laughing

savage3221 · Posted: Jan 21, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject:

CHiLi DaWg, you'll love them, I had them last season, they're super comfy especially for a price point binding

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

yea i have the 05 alphas and i am happy with them, however i am considering switching to ultras, there is just something about the flexibility side to side and the hold down and simplicity that i like. either way i am a big fan of the alphas.

cloud · Criminal Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 60 City: Austin

I guess I have to be a dissenting opinion and state that I did NOT like the 05 Alphas. I rode them for a couple months and, though they were comfy, they didn't have anywhere close to the support I want in a boot. I could ride all day in them w/o feeling uncomfortable, but they were never "tight" and confidence-inspiring. Just my $.02. I'm not even giving the 06's a shot.

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 23, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

cloud, did you launch out of them a lot? As far as support goes, I like a more flexible binding. It takes some of the pressure off of my knee that way.

cloud · Criminal Joined: 03 Nov 2005 Posts: 60 City: Austin

jmm769 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Posts: 43

I tried out my 06 alphas and they are alot better than the 05's. They are by far one of the most comfortable boots out there but they do lack a little bit of support.

whatnext · Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 22

i liked my 04 alphas but i think they are kind of weak see for yourself

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i'm really not sure what happened they lasted a less than a year

CHiLi DaWg · Posted: Jan 23, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject:

It looks like you dragged them down the highway Laughing

pilot_ryder · Posted: Jan 23, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject:

how did that happen?

jmm769 · Newbie Joined: 19 Feb 2005 Posts: 43

my 05's and 06's fool.

whatnext · Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 22

i'm not really sure what happened i just went down on an ollie 360 and it came up that a way Crying or Very sad

LFADAM · Posted: Jan 23, 2006 5:26 pm Post subject:

CHiLi DaWg, seconded.

whatnext, You need to go to conseling for binding abuse! Crying or Very sad

But seriously, thats bizzare, a base plat cracking in half. Neutral

wakerider268 · Outlaw Joined: 21 Aug 2005 Posts: 123

i had the 05 and rode them once and were awesome, then upgraded to the 06's, but havent got the chance to ride them yet