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Equipment Guides - Bindings
What type of bindings are right for me?
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Bungy/Sandal Bindings
If you have a wakeboard which heaps of different people
of different foot sizes use then you might be best
to get a sandal/bungy bindings. These are typically
suited towards the beginner - recreational and allow
everyone to have a go (usually sizes 3-12).
They are also very cheap, but beware - you do get
what you pay for and often they are prone to breaking.
Also they provide very little support and you start
spins and decent jumps you will need to upgrade to
a more supportive binding.
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Adjustable Boot
Another option if you need a binding for many different
foot sizes are adjustable boot bindings, such as
the Hyperlite Shifter or the OBrien Sport Morph Adjustable
(pictured). These types of bindings provide much more
support than bungy bindings but still allow for many
different foot sizes, usually through an adjustable
toe piece.
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High Back/Boot
These Bindings are the most supportive of all, what
they lack in easiness to get on they gain in supportiveness
and comfort. These are perfect for all your flips
and spins.
Versions with special locking mechanism's such as
laces or snowboard like tension straps (as pictured)
are now available, these make entry easier and provide
better support. If you are serious about wakeboarding
these are what you want. One disadvantage is that
they are only really suitable for one or two shoe
sizes - so you better hope your feet dont grow.
Some also mold to your particular foot shape, so
it is an excellent excuse to stop your friends using
your board and bindings.
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What size do I need?
Sizes really depend on the type of binding, sandal bindings
are typically 1 size fits all, adjustable boot bindings
come in about 3 different sizes and the high back bindings
come in anything up to 7 sizes, BUT REMEMBER THESE VARY
DEPENDING ON THE BINDINGS AND MANUFACTURER.
MENS BINDING SIZES ROUGH GUIDE
(US SHOE SIZES)
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XXS
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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XXL
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2 - 4
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4 - 5.5
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6 - 8
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8 - 10
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9 - 11
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11 - 13
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13 - 15
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