Best binding lube

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 10-22-2003, 7:22 PM

I use Palmolive to lube my bindings, it leaves my feet silky smooth. Some guys use shaving cream. Joy has given my board and bindings a permanent lemon smell. Some people are trying to tell me the dish soap will ruin the neoprene over time - Is that true? I already spent a gazillion dollars on my boat and want something cheap!

grantmi1 10-22-2003, 9:19 PM

I have heard the same thing pplus it can contaminate the water.

(bob) · (bob) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 10-23-2003, 2:18 AM

just make sure it is biodegradeable and i wouldnt worry too much about it harming your bindings since it is washed out 30 seconds after you put it on them. I use 50/50 simple green and water, washes out very easily and makes it easy to get in.

hockeyruss 10-23-2003, 4:13 AM

I just look at the monster tower models and wait 30 seconds, viola......instant lube.........

I know this is sick, but ya gotta laugh!!!!

grantmi1 10-23-2003, 6:34 AM

lol

(paublo) · (paublo) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 10-23-2003, 7:18 AM

The one thing that I would not use is Simple Green. In the instructions that came with my boat, Simple Green was on the list of products not to use on the vinyl. So I figure it can't do the neoprene any good.

grantmi1 10-23-2003, 7:24 AM

I get 100% food grade silicone from work. Takes very little and lasts a long time. About 5 dollars a can. It is aerosal.

(melvinator) · (melvinator) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 10-23-2003, 7:31 AM

I have used simple green for 3+ years and it has not done any damage to any of my bindings. I mix it less than 50/50, about 25% simple green to 75% water and run it through a bug sprayer I have out the back of my boat :-)

(paublo) · (paublo) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 10-23-2003, 7:48 AM

I hear that the food grade silicone is great for keeping drysuit seals from drying out or cracking. Where can you buy it, brand names, etc.?

grantmi1 10-23-2003, 8:48 AM

This is the one I use but there are many different brands.

http://www.slide.thomasregister.com/

http://www.imscompany.com/

http://www.ppe.com/

(xstar_mike) · (xstar_mike) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 10-23-2003, 5:55 PM

I use Newt Juice, no models, but it works well for me!

http://www.newtjuice.com/

(mcsammamish) · (mcsammamish) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 10-24-2003, 2:36 PM

Hoochie Goo, put it on to the dry binding so use less soap and it's biodegradeable.

http://www.hoochiegoo.com/

they also sell the Hot Wrap blankets which are super pimp for the ladies that you need to keep warm.

oshensurfer 10-26-2003, 12:37 PM

I've tried Newt Juice, shaving cream, sun screen, joy, and silicone spray. Silicone spray works best hands down. Especially when it's cold water.

(yooper) · (yooper) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 10-26-2003, 2:44 PM

Does the silicone rinse away though? That's the thing I hate about dish soap, your bindings are slippery for your whole run. I use shaving cream. Cheap, slippery, washes completely away very quickly.

oshensurfer 10-27-2003, 2:57 PM

I guess that's why I like silicone. It stays just slippery enough to allow you to get your feet out of your bindings with out breaking your ankles. I use the exo's and have never had a problem keeping them on.

(larry6) · (larry6) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 10-28-2003, 1:26 PM

Scotty dog is right, that silicone is the shiznits.... Just picked up a can the other day Scott. He he.. Got my boat back last night as well we need to go play.

oshensurfer 10-28-2003, 8:57 PM

Definitely....