The most durable binding, period?

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

What is the most durable binding out there? Damn the comfort.

bigwake77 · Newbie Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 47

ive had a pair of LF ultra suctions i've been using for 6 years now. they've held up extremely well

Ediktid Chick · Criminal Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 50 City: Sacramento

i've been using liquid force bindings for years and never had any problems with them... and they're comfortable... but maybe that's just my good luck?

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

I am extremely hard on equipment since I weigh 225 and always try to go as big as possible. Very Happy

I have ripped several sets of bindings and was wondering what held up best over time as well. Thanks.

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

every pair of bindings is gonna rip or break in some way eventually. i think that bindings with the least different parts are gonna be the most durable as in bindings without laces, boa, straps etc. these seem to be the parts that break most often. also go for bindings that arent super tight. the tighter they are the more likely they are to tear.

PimpinD2 · Posted: Aug 21, 2006 1:28 am Post subject:

2003 Hyperlite Belmonts, only had the overlays replaced once because of user error. Besdies that one time they have held up great and are pretty damn comfy. The 2002 yellow ultra suctions with the 03 overlays have held up extremly well also.

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

i had the 03 belmonts. wasnt so happy with them. they were pretty comfy. not as comfy as the new bindings. I ripped both overlays out and the toe piece of one binding out, but other than that they were great. oh and i think the little claw teeth got wron down when my bolt loosened and the binding shifted. I hate to be a negative nancy but for everyone who has a positive experience with a binding htere are two more who had a negatie experience.

bmartin · Addict Joined: 05 Feb 2003 Posts: 794

The older NICE bindings are pretty darn near indestructible.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Aug 21, 2006 9:26 am Post subject:

just get some older hyperlites, like highbacks or 30-60's. They're all foam and rubber, and anything that tears on them can be replaced for cheap.

steve-o · Posted: Aug 21, 2006 11:49 am Post subject:

it doesn't seem like the newer bindings are nearly as durable as the older style ones.

case and point... my girlfriend got the LF minx 2 months ago and the "inner padded cuff" has worn so badly they've torn.

seems pretty silly to me

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Has anyone had 04 or 05 Alpha's tear or become unridable? It seems those are actually pretty tough for some reason.

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

steve-o, the new bindings are definitely seem to be more prone to breakage. this does not mean the older bindings dont break but with all the new parts and features there are more things to break.

LFADAM · Posted: Aug 21, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject:

gene3x, yes Sad

. My 04 Alphas were my favorite bindings ever and lasted 3 years of almost daily riding april-october. They were holding up perfectly till this summer because I started yanking te laces down tight so they frayed and ripped (no biggie, u can use a shoelace or buy the real alphas laces through LF) and I started keeping them outdoors (in sun and humidity) more so they eventually started cracking on the overlays in the back and ripped. If you stored them inside I doubt that would happen and if it did you can replace the overlay for 40-50 bucks from LF. I would have done it but I got a deal on 06 alphas for 125 (half price). There are some things about the new ones I like better but I still think I liked the 04s better.

Ive always wondered if putting vasoline or lotion or something on rubber overlays would keep them from cracking and ultimately ripping. Anyone done it?

Roger · Outlaw Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 145 City: Dallas

I really liked the look of the 05 Alpha's with the fixed plates. They just looked simpler and stronger. Nothing fancy or anything extra to break. Unfortunatly, the only new 05' Alpha's I could find recently, were XL and too big for me.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

My CD PS01 are 5 years old and still good as new.

PS: they are super comfy.

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

chavez, What are those? You seeem to be a veteran and I assume ride pretty hard right? Never had a problem in 5 years? That is what I am looking for. How big are you?

SEATTLE · Criminal Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 92 City: Seattle

1 - Wiley's Tri Axis are indestructable.

2 - The LF Ultra Sucks last forever if you like a loose fit above the ankle.

3 - Hyperlite High Backs are built extremely well.

My favorite bindings are a pair of 2002 Belmonts that I put 2000 original Belmont overlays on. I've ridden in them year round for five seasons now, and their still the most comfortable binding I've ever worn.

Partyb · Posted: Aug 21, 2006 5:42 pm Post subject:

I would agree that the lf ultra suctions seem to last forever although I have never owned them, but all my friends who have them have had them forever and never have problems.

I disagree with the highback comments, I had those and they ripped all the time.

I now have Hyperlite Parks, the older version from like 3 years ago. Not one problem yet and I ride a lot and all year round living in S. Fl

Liquidmx · Addict Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 755 City: San Jose

I second the Collective developments, Those things are SUPER high quality IMHO.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

And the PS01 is the best of their lot?

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

gene3x, all of them are good.

PS01, PS02, FS01, FS02, AS01, AS02, WS01, WS02.

Good stuff.

Check them out at WW.Com. You will have to dig to find some though as they stopped producing in 04. http://www.wakeworld.com/boots/getcompany.asp?companyid=364

Alternatively, Concrete is made using similar process (IIRC they were the MFG behind CD). Ask itch about those.

Liquidmx · Addict Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 755 City: San Jose

Look on ebay, the bindings pop up often on there. I search for Collective development bindings. Usually under 150 bucks.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

Liquidmx, I just ran that search and got 3 auction hits and about 10 store hits.

gene3x, what size are you? I have a new Medium set in the box at home. Color is funky (black and yellow with blue), but they are spankin new.

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gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

I am a L or XL I wear a size 11.5 and am right inbetween sizes in the LF bindings so I chose the Large and stretch them out.

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Looks like I would need an XL in the CD bindings. Do you guys know if this is true? It says Large fits size 8-10. I have a long narrow foot so sometimes can even get in an 11 shoe but my toe is always too long. They hang over the edge in the Large Transits.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

gene3x, I am a L in CD, and I wear a 9. I think it is safe to say you are an XL.

holdsworth · Posted: Aug 24, 2006 7:46 am Post subject:

they have a website (collective development): www.cdwake.com

hasn't been updated since 04, but it still lists their stuff.

BGeezy125 · Newbie Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 12 City: Toledo

I don't see why everyone thinks the ultras are so durable. I ripped a pair in less than one summer.

Buergday · Guest

Only 2 hours left on this pair. So far the high bid is just $10.50!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/CD-Collective-Developement-Wakeboard-Bindings-Large_W0QQitemZ110024801741QQihZ001QQcategoryZ47362QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem