Who has made the switch from Ultras to something different?

craiger · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 498 City: Plano

I have had Super Sucs or Ultras since I started riding 8-9 years ago, and I've recently decided to look at something different. I don't see another highend binding out there without some kind of strapping device, so my question is to anybody else out there who has jumped from Ultras to a different binding. What did you go with and how has it worked out?

I'm not familiar with any other bindings at all, I do plan on demoing some this spring. Do you still need slime to get in the ones that cinch in some manner? Do you come out of them as easily as I do my Ultras on wipeouts?

Thanks in advance for the comments.

absolutofft · Outlaw Joined: 12 Oct 2003 Posts: 162 City: Langley

I went from ultras to parks bindings, they provide more support further up my leg and the footbed is more comfortable. They are much easier to get on and off, I LOVE EM!

NAW · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:33 pm Post subject:

I can't switch from my '05 Ultra's. I fear change.

kingjaycee · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:34 pm Post subject:

wakebro40 · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject:

ill make that three. i switched to parks last season and there awesome. ill never go back to suction bindings

wakebro40 · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:40 pm Post subject:

ill make that three. i switched to parks last season and there awesome. ill never go back to suction bindings

wakeboardbum247 · Outlaw Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 101 City: D*F*W

i rode the ultras and switched to the alphas

craiger · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 498 City: Plano

Do you guys find that you stay in the board better on wipeouts since you made the switch from Ultras?

El' Presidente · Outlaw Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 145 City: Jacksonville

I switched from Alpha's back to Ultra's. I rode a pair of Byerly bindings and they were great, but heavy as hell. I think that is the problem with HL bindings. They are heavy.

tWaker2 · Soul Rider Joined: 12 Jul 2003 Posts: 375 City: Gilroy, CA

craiger, I honestly can't remember the last time I came out of my 04 ultras. I have size 13 feet, and have xxl bindings. Do you come out of yours often? You may have gotten the wrong size.

Maestro · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 4:02 pm Post subject:

Chalk up another one for Ultras-Parks... I always came out of Ultras on falls and could never get them back on in the water, so it was a huge pain. With the Parks I rarely come out, but if I do I can pop 'em back on before the boat turns around. Really glad I made the switch.

michaelvincz · Criminal Joined: 07 May 2003 Posts: 91 City: Monticello

Ultras all the way, going to be changong to Sphynx's this spring though. Liquid Force has the best binding line in the industry, by far.

Liquid*Force*Rider · Posted: Mar 18, 2005 4:09 pm Post subject:

If you like the feel of the Ultras there is alot of new stuff done to them for 2005.

Molded EVA/Lycra Heel> Molded heel kidneys to lock your heel into riding position providing support and response. Lycra provides soft feel, easy entry, and superior hold. The most comfortable heel available.

Molded EVA/Lycra Toe. Molded to eliminate pinch and pressure points and fit your foot the way a boot should. Lycra provides soft feel, easy entry, and superior hold. The most comfortable toe available.

Canted Footbed. Your arches, feet, ankles, knees and doctor will thank you for this one.

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Buergday · Guest

I went from Ultras to Collective Development PS01s. Major difference! The suction bindings can feel like you're gonna jump out of them - not nearly the custom fit of a lace-up binding. Don't get me wrong though - I liked my Ultras while I had them, but I'll never go back now.

d*RU*nk · Posted: Mar 19, 2005 5:26 am Post subject:

I just went from the ultra's to the sphynx. Major difference in the footbed and the inside material. 10x more comfortable

Kento911 · Addict Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 958 City: Devore

Buergday, similar story I went from ultras to parks to ASO1's never to return, CD rocks out man too bad hopefully they triumphantly return with more good stuff

BR_WB · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 2850

Ultras --> Transits

craiger · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 498 City: Plano

twaker2 - I have the right size. I have med. bindings and am a size 9 shoe. I can't go smaller due to the fact that me feet are very wide..

G-Money · Posted: Mar 22, 2005 10:20 am Post subject:

Just went back to a set of parks after riding on Ultras for a year. This is my second set of parks and i dont think i will ever go back to anything different.

The all white LF sphinx look pretty solid.

Looks like most people agree that you cant go wrong with parks bindings....regardless i still wont ever go back to a hyperlite board.

craiger · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 498 City: Plano

actually g-money, i have my ultras on a Premier, so Hyperlite bindings would be an ideal fit in that respect.

The one thing that is swaying me is exactly what maestro referenced about coming out of the Ultras more often than not, and then having to get back on the boat to get in them again. I would LOVE to be able to put my bindings on in the water, something you cannot do with properly fitted Ultras..

downsideup · Soul Rider Joined: 29 Jul 2003 Posts: 344

Get some Sphynxs. They're like super comfy ultras with laces.

craiger · Soul Rider Joined: 03 Feb 2003 Posts: 498 City: Plano

Yeah, I have heard a lot of good things about the Sphynx bindings. I will be doing some demos this spring for sure. Thanks everyone for the input.

vette74 · Posted: Mar 22, 2005 2:21 pm Post subject:

Ultras -> CWB Zeus Love every minute of it.

acurtis_ttu · Soul Rider Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 499 City: Houston

04 ultras to 05 transits.

matt_mobius · Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2004 Posts: 24 City: Fenton

Switched from utlras to collective developments. Now demoing Liquid force team bindings. Man do these bindings feel awesome.

RLrider · Newbie Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 10

04 ultras to transits i love em