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Join Date: Jan 2010
03-10-2010, 6:28 AM
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I spent last summer trying to keep these laces tight. They would always seem to come loose half way through a set. Nothing like elbow hanging and lace pulling at 20mph.
Has anyone replaced the laces and / or lace locks? If so how did it work out?
Link? brand?.
Ideas?
Thanks.
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Join Date: Apr 2003
03-10-2010, 7:10 AM
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I threw some thicker - athletic type laces on my Zeus' and it worked like a charm. Just be sure to jam the tightner down before you jump in, should be fine. Changing them out doesn't take long, did mine on the way across KC to the cable park, 20 minutes tops - without the right tools, in a car. No biggie
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Join Date: Jul 2002
03-10-2010, 10:22 AM
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Yup, it sucks, but the round laces don't seem to hold up. I've changed over to standard laces, too, and it works great. Never a bad idea to carry around a couple extra sets of long laces (hiking boot laces work great or high top basketball shoes) just in case. Nothing ruins a wake weekend quicker than a broken lace.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
03-10-2010, 4:48 PM
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I'm with Evan on this one ! I also just run 1 long lace and tie it like a tennis shoe would. And I carry an extra pair of laces in the glove box....
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Join Date: Mar 2009
03-10-2010, 10:35 PM
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My laces on my answers broke and i just replaced each lace (4 total-two on each foot) with skate shoe laces and it completely eliminated the problem of them loosening up while riding. I had that same problem and i like my bindings tight so it really frustrated me every little bit the laces loosened. So like your doing, i would throw my arm through the handle and try to reach down and tighten them...very tough at 24 mph lol. Regular skate laces worked AWESOME without any wear and tear. I suggest switching them over. It may seem like regular laces dont fit through the fastener but they do, just gotta get some plyers or somethin.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
03-11-2010, 3:24 AM
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OK,. regular laces. Are you tying them in a bow? or did you say you can stuff them through the lace locks?
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Join Date: Jul 2002
03-11-2010, 12:27 PM
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I still use the lace locks.
Incidently, what Codi mentioned reminded me of something...... The round laces actually hold up really well if you don't totally reef on the laces. The more you tighten them, the more quickly they seem to wear out. I've gotten full seasons out of laces on bindings that fit really well. For '08/'09 I was in between sizes and went up one size. The laces would wear quick from cinching them really tight.
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Join Date: Nov 2002
03-11-2010, 12:40 PM
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Thats funny, I've not had a problem with my laces for my 08s or 09s. It might be as Evan says, I use a size smaller than I could, I like em snug. When you guys lock them down do you make sure that the lock is clamped down tight?
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Join Date: Mar 2010
03-11-2010, 1:16 PM
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Man, I was planning on upgrading to the answers this year, but I guess I should look at something else.
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Join Date: May 2008
03-11-2010, 2:07 PM
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As far as the Answers go they are a solid purchase, no warranty issues. The laces can have issues but if you are a super heavy user - grab some skate laces and you're dailed for the season.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
03-11-2010, 5:55 PM
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Doug, wash that foul taste out of your mouth. I love my boots but because I ride a transcend every Tom and Harry Dick boosts my board. That in mind my bindings get 4X the use of "normal" wear. Love the heel locks. (Like Ronix boots too) But for now.... The Answer is the answer. The posters above have assured me that 3$ at Walgreen's is gonna cure my elbow hanging.
Good luck whatever you do. The Baitkiller is rolling Saturday. Come for a ride. I have a 142 Pure with Vapors to try as well.
BTW 2009 boots and board.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
03-12-2010, 10:42 AM
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Boarder best buy has the 08's in xl and xxl for cheap today! $96 plus $18 shipping.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
03-12-2010, 10:49 AM
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Hey CWB. I sent you a PM an hour ago asking you questions about CWB bindings.
You're welcome to post my PM and then your response here if you like. It's not like it's really personal or anything. And yes, and I am wondering if the answer is Answer.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
03-14-2010, 7:42 AM
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+1 for skate laces. Works like a charm
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