new binding designs - need recommendations for bindings

hgaugh · Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 35 City: Flower Mound

Does anyone have feedback on the new binding designs?

I got a new board for this season (Yeah) and well, I am having decision making problems on deciding about new bindings. The fit is alot more narrow than I am currently use to and well I am still fairly new to boarding so I am a bit limited to my knowledge of the new design of the gear.

Current gear:
Diva board
Element bindings (L - I do have big feet...size 10 in womens) Smile

New Gear:
Alta board (woohoo)
Bindings: 0

please let me know if anyone has binding recommendations...

ozwest · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 112

I absolutely LOVE my 2006 Liquid Force Minx boots. They are the BEST. So super comfy, easy to adjust, just the right amount of support (if you like a more flexible feel...which I do). I cannot say enough good about these. I had the CWB Mobe's last year and they worked just fine but pinched like a mo-fo. The Minx are a night and day difference. Also, I like that the laces stay out of my way because of the Mag-Neato (magnetic) lace ends.

NightAngel · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 219 City: Union Grove

I loved the minx too but I have wide feet and the new ones tend to smush the tops of my feet and the outside of my toes to the point of cramps. The bedding is extremely nice though and I am sure when the new ones are broke in they wont be so bad but thats just a warning. I also love the magnets for the laces....very chic.

hgaugh · Newbie Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 35 City: Flower Mound

I ended up buying the Torque's online as my local proshop did not have them in stock. I tried on a pair of men's and they felt awesome. Can't wait!!! Smile

WickedClimber · Outlaw Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 157 City: Annapolis

so i just got a CWB lotus wit womens torque bindings and the bindings are <b>AMAZING</b> i wear a size 9 1/2 and i got the small-med bindings and i still have about a inch of room from the tip of the binding to my toes

im gonna use them for the first time on sunday but they feel amazing just tryin them on

NightAngel · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 219 City: Union Grove

Be sure to let us know how they are on the water....glad you found something that works for your Hgaugh.

Love2Fly · Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 20 City: houston

so... ideas for bindings for me.. I have really narrow feet, but still wear a size 8.. I have even tried wearing a Mini binding and my feet slip thru the front whenever I land something big... anybody have any idea of a good binding that tightens enough in the actual footing area? Is the LF Minx good for that?

NightAngel · Outlaw Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 219 City: Union Grove

I know they were very snug on my feet. They were giving my toes cramps. I would definitely find a shop and try them on.

criswb · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Mar 2006 Posts: 310 City: Guayaquil

I have very narrow feet as well and am a size 8. The minx are very snug... they wrapped around my foot perfectly. I tried out the Mediums and they were too tight for me, but the Sphynx in Medium were perfect. I ended up getting the Transits in size Medium.

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

try out the hyperlite noise boot. they look simple but are actually very comfy and supportive.