????Zeus or Fuse????

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-10-2006, 7:01 AM

Hinge or no hinge...What are some of your feelings...Please.

nate_b 08-10-2006, 7:06 AM

I haven't tried on the Zeus, but i do have the torqs. And with getting in and out, there is no struggle at all. You can put them on dry without and lube, and its still really snug. I say go for the hinge tech.

(wade2062) · (wade2062) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 08-10-2006, 7:14 AM

hinge all the way, I have been using the torqs all summer, and I love them.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-10-2006, 7:21 AM

Tough call. I ride/own both. Once the Fuses were broken in after a few rides, they were just as easy to get into as the Zeus, also with no lube. You should base your decision on stiffness. Do you want a lot of movement, or do you want a stiff boot?

I have a bad ankle, so I favor the Fuse.

If you're waiting for 2007 stuff, I suggest you also consider the Duce.

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-10-2006, 8:08 AM

Naw....I am going for the 06 for price.

(darty) · (darty) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 08-10-2006, 8:14 AM

the zeus, much more support...& lighter...

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 08-10-2006, 8:24 AM

Cant go wrong with either binding, I would say demo both and see what you like better.

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 08-10-2006, 9:02 AM

I haven't used the Fuse, but I could not imagine anyone ever needing any more support than what the Zeus offers. That boot is super stiff. The Hinge is where it's at, easy peasy japanesy.

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-10-2006, 9:04 AM

Any rips or tears in the bindings over the summer when used on a regular basis??

(nathan1pure) · (nathan1pure) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 08-10-2006, 9:09 AM

I just tore one of my eyelits on the torq bindings. Called CWB and had a new toe rap in 5 days. Sweet! I love CWB customer service!

(jim_b) · (jim_b) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 08-10-2006, 9:12 AM

I love my hinge tech's.

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-10-2006, 9:40 AM

one more question...do the sizes run true as they CWB says...large = 11-12??/Lf always seem to run small I wear xl in LF and I have a 10.5 to 11 foot.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-10-2006, 10:09 AM

Guys...sorry but...the Zeus is NOT a stiff boot.

"the zeus, much more support"

Not true.

"I could not imagine anyone ever needing any more support than what the Zeus offers"

Destroy your ankle a couple of times and you'll feel differently.

The Fuse allows less ankle movement.

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 08-10-2006, 10:49 AM

Sorry J-Rod I do feel differently. I have broken my ankle(while riding) and it does bother me, while I do like the new Zeus I feel they are too stiff. Something about not being able to poke the board hard like a Derek Cook Stalefish, no way in the Zeus. Before this years Zeus I was riding the 05's and before that the 04's. I preferred the 04's but only after I took out the heel cup and the ankle strap, I like supportive but flexy. I think the Zeus is incredibly stiff, especially when compared to the Faction (my preferred boot). Any stiffer on the Zeus and its going to be used for a cast the next time you hurt your ankle. To each his own.

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 08-10-2006, 10:54 AM

I hear ya, and I agree. The Zeus is too stiff for you. I'm just saying in comparison to others, especially LF and HL boots. The Zeus is softer than many others.

With that said, you would likely hate the Fuse.

(trojanman) · (trojanman) **Join Date: May 2002** 08-10-2006, 11:28 AM

Heavy -- are you rockin the factions

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 08-10-2006, 12:20 PM

Nope, I guess the first run was all sold and poor Big Heezy got left out. I certainly wish it were otherwise, then I could be on the Faction team like you cool guys. Josh, are you guys doing your tournament this fall? Please, say yes. CCAW is ready to mobilize!

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 08-10-2006, 1:15 PM

Yeah, Fuses are definitely the stiffest boot in the line. I think the Zeus' are a nice blend. Mine have held up all year without any problems.

(trojanman) · (trojanman) **Join Date: May 2002** 08-10-2006, 1:25 PM

You better believe it baby...

The tournament is coming back to Elsi, and it looks like were going to do a 2 day extravaganza with a rail jam and a surfing contest.

(lizzyb) · (lizzyb) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 08-10-2006, 1:25 PM

The new fuse bindings look pretty dope. I'd love to get some Torq bindings but their sizing is awful.

(nzdude) · (nzdude) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 08-11-2006, 1:00 AM

wat do the o7 fuse look like

(fumanchoo) · (fumanchoo) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 08-11-2006, 3:23 AM

Thanks folks.Ya'll helped out.Zeus on the way.!