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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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 Fri Sep 18, 15 9:26 am Integrated boots vs boot + binding |
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Hi guys,
I switched to boots this season (thanks Bobby for giving me your old LF Vantage). Now I'm thinking about upgrading them to something new for next season. Looking at some wake clips I've noticed that some companies separate the boot and binding (like on snowboard) and I was wondering if that was any pros/cons compared to an integrated boots (sorry if my vocabulary is off - not quite sure how to distinguish them both properly).
Seems like "entry" would be much simpler with the separate binding and boot (it's a little hard to get into standard boots on the sandbar with wind pulling you toward the sand, gusts and people walking/setting up everywhere).
Did anyone ride (with a kite) something like what Hyperlite makes and can compare it to standard boots ilke SS Rads or LF boots?
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Slappysan
Since 13 Jun 2012
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| Fri Sep 18, 15 4:51 pm |
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| I think the best of both worlds is the Slingshot Shredtown. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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| Fri Sep 18, 15 4:56 pm |
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| Slappysan wrote: | | I think the best of both worlds is the Slingshot Shredtown. |
Hmm... they look nice but from the images it seem like the entry will be probably the most difficult from all the options, but correct me if I'm wrong.
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NorCalNomad
Since 30 Mar 2014
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| Fri Sep 18, 15 9:21 pm |
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I really like my hyperlite systems, they definitely are easier to get off, only a little easier to put on.
Definitely nice for any rocky launches or landings. |
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cdub25
Since 04 Jun 2015
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| Fri Sep 18, 15 11:51 pm Wake Boots |
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| I love the slingshot shreddtowns! They're easy to get on/off and are great for protecting your feet when you're trying to walk back across the klickitat or hood river! And the color ways are always sweet! If your don't want the removable liners then go with the SS KTVS. As for the Hyperlite systems, I've wakeboarded in them and they just take a little to get used too. They have great connection and board feel, but they are really strange when you're not strapped in and I feel like the SS KTV and Shredtowns are better. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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| Sat Sep 19, 15 11:29 am |
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Thanks for the feedback.
@cdub25 - I'll need to take a look at the Shredtown boots in a store to see how they work.
@NorCalNomad - do you use the system pro or one of the systems with lower back support? Also which boots do you use?
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