how do you decide which bindings you'll get?

cdub_10 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

just wondering what you all figure are the most important things when it comes to shopping for new bindings -

you can rank first to last or whatever, post pics of your favorite bindings, coolest looking, best performing, etc. -

Cory Kerber · Criminal Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Posts: 87 City: FRESNO

Scouts > Any other non-Ronix binding/boot.

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

are you really part of the CWB design department???

jumalian · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 7625 City: san diego

i try 'em on. whatever feels good i buy.

King of the Tigers · Posted: Jul 01, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject:

I just check to make sure it doesn't say CWB on them. Wink

(sort of)

I guess I'd say performance since I like stiff bindings so the stiffness is a huge factor for me.

I'll also put looks pretty high up there. If I'm spending $300 I think I deserve something that looks decent.

cdub_10 · Newbie Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 2

interning for the summer, working on the 2010's and future concepts - just seeing what everyone's perfect bindings would be

TnR6Rida · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 11:47 am Post subject:

Can't really narrow it down to just one thing. I want a really comfortable binding, but not one that gives me no support. So it has to be comfortable yet have good performance.

I put looks high up there too. Like King of the Tigers said, if I am paying 300-400 dollars I want them to look good on my board.

Easy on easy off is a big plus too.

Put it all together and you have yourself a perfect binding.

I ride the 2007 Watson CT. Best bindings I have ever put on my feet.

Blindside_137 · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject:

comfort, then performance, ease of entry/exit, then looks

Prizzy · Soul Rider Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 360 City: Milwaukee

Performance, comfort, easy on easy out. Its hard to narrow it down to one thing.

holdsworth · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 4:01 pm Post subject:

i have no good shops close to me, so i normally read up on then and reviews of the bindings. i normally look for those who mention comfort, open/close toe (preferably closed), check the looks, check the support, and recently i've looked into the heel/toe lift. price is not a factor to me...i like higher quality gear. easy in/out isn't a factor because as long as they are comfy, i'll find a way in them (plus i make sure the size is right).

so, to put it in my order comfort, open/close toe, support, looks, heel/toe lift.

HHI Dave · Posted: Jul 08, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

In order...

1. Comfort
2. Performance
3. Easy on/off
4. Looks
5. Price
6. Versatility for other users (non issue, I don't loan my primary board)

I ride '06 LF Shane closed toes and plan to replace them with '08 Shane closed toes.