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WOLVERINE
Since 17 Apr 2006
19 Posts
Lake Tapps Island
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 Sat Mar 29, 08 1:34 am Bindings preference??? |
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Hey guys, since I got such great feedback on the wetsuit/drysuit post on puget sound kite site, I would like to know what you guys feel would be a better choice of binding for my first water board.
A. Boot-stiff-backed-wake-board-slip-in-style
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B. Sandle-style-slip-in-strap-over-the-front-of-foot-style
It seems to me that the boot style binding might be more stable and easier to hold an edge in the water. I snowboard in the winter and I am used to having that support on my calves.
However
When I crash and am trying to relaunch from the water, I was thinking it might be difficult to hold a postion in the water, control the kite, and try to get my foot back into a boot style binding.
What do YOU think??? Pros, cons, preference, why???
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Sat Mar 29, 08 6:36 am |
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| until your a pro at flying your kite I would stick with the easier on binding which would be the sandle. On the launch both may be easy but in the middle of waves or current with your kite still fighting you while learning tha wake style are a bit harder for a young jedi unicorn. |
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sat Mar 29, 08 7:24 am straps and pads |
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| the liquid force luxury pads and straps are the best. Follow up with some Dakine raptor heal straps.(the LF heal straps suck). |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Sat Mar 29, 08 12:38 pm |
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| I'll second the Dakine Raptor straps. Very comfy and super durable. |
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mkiteboard
Since 23 Oct 2007
17 Posts
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 6:04 am |
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| raptors are the best |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 9:32 am |
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| Big fan of the NSI adjustable straps / double stuff pads. They are hard to find in stock, but you can special order them from pretty much any kite shop. |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 10:41 am |
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Sure , we can't say that slingshots fuel are the best kites made vs all other brands but we can say which bindings? well then I guess the luxury footbeds with nice adjustable strap then apparently dakine heel straps to get you going.  or whatever comes with the board till you know the difference
just trying to keep it interesting.. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Sun Mar 30, 08 10:53 am |
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Everyone should have a go in some Bindings. I ride both straps and bindings. Some people feel inherently comfortable in bindings and will never ride anything else.
Kiting is all about the boards. Try everything twice! |
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