Board & Binding choice

(robin_holland) · (robin_holland) **Join Date: May 2006** 09-21-2006, 1:05 PM

Hey!

I want to buy a brand new wakeboard set. I've searched allot but it is very difficult to make a choice. Maybe someone here can help me?

Board:
Cwb Marius
Lf Omega

Binding:
Cwb Faction '07
Lf Shane closed
Lf Ultra

thanks

(firemedic) · (firemedic) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-21-2006, 1:10 PM

I just bought an '06 Marius and '06 Hyperlite 3DS bindings. The board is super wide, excellent for soft and stable landings. Lots of pop too.

As far as bindings, I opted for the 3DS because they are super stiff with excellent hold down. At first it was kinda weird with the closed toe but they are awesome. Hyperlite offers a lifetime limited warranty on their stuff, which is a big plus too.

Later

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-21-2006, 1:11 PM

Have you got to demo the boards and bindings that you are looking at? If not I would say demo all the ones you like and then make a decision on what you feel rides the best to you.
You will get riders that will say get the CWB( like me)and you will get riders that say get the L.F.
It really only matter what you feel rides the best for you.
If you cant demo, then I say buy the Marius with the Factions, but thats just my opinion.

(robin_holland) · (robin_holland) **Join Date: May 2006** 09-22-2006, 4:24 AM

Here in the Netherlands you 'can't' demo, so it would be nice somebody can help me with the choice. Maybe some guys would share there opinion.

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-22-2006, 4:49 AM

Marius+3DS=lots of fun!!!

(kylewake) · (kylewake) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 09-22-2006, 6:39 AM

the shanes are so awesome, they are so soft and easy in and out the hold is superior and as far as the board i would go for the omega as its really forgiving and smooth , if u want grip youve got it and its still easy to slide.

fishboatwakerider 09-22-2006, 7:59 AM

hyperlite doesn't have a lifetime warranty on their bindings. It's 1 year manufacturer at the manufacturer's discretion

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 09-22-2006, 9:25 AM

Roy,

The '06 hyperlite bindings and the 07's all have a limited lifetime warranty since none of the hardware is exposed. so say if you rip the overlay you can't just replace it by unscrewing a couple of screws like you can on previous years.

-Zach

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 09-22-2006, 9:27 AM

Sorry,

I ride the CWB Marius and the Factions.....I can't say enough good things about it. I LOVE IT.

Try to demo the boards if you can.

-Zach

(mr_incredible) · (mr_incredible) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 09-22-2006, 9:29 AM

marius with factions, that marius is by far the best board i have ever rode and the faction boots are super comfy.

(firemedic) · (firemedic) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-22-2006, 10:30 AM

Roy, not true. I spoke directly to the factory last week and on the '06 and newer bindings it is a limited lifetime warranty. Call them yourself.

BTW thanks Zach for backing me up on that. I didn't see your post before I responded.

Erick

(Message edited by firemedic on September 22, 2006)

(robin_holland)

Board: Marius vs. Omege
Binding: Ultra vs. Faction

Which Board and binding you prefer?

(jovedawake) · (jovedawake) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 09-22-2006, 12:07 PM

go with the marius, it will be softer on landings
the omega lands hard

go with the factions, they will be much easier to get into
the ultras are super hard to get your feet into...

(thane_dogg) · (thane_dogg) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 09-22-2006, 12:24 PM

as far as the Marius vs. the Omega, get the Marius. The big difference between the two is going to be the landings.

As far as boots, I can't help you there. Factions are super comfy and easy to get into though, but I haven't ridden 'em.

(offspringz28) · (offspringz28) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-23-2006, 10:23 AM

LOVE my factions. best bindings out imo