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maxim

NSW

84 posts

maxim

NSW, 84 posts

17 Dec 2007 11:44am

Hey,

Does anyone know if you can fit bindings on an FLX Underground board? I have a recurrent ankle injury and hoping this will make a difference. Please send the pro's and cons of bindings too as I'm sure there must be a few.

Cheers

Saffer

VIC

4501 posts

Saffer

VIC, 4501 posts

17 Dec 2007 12:00pm

I don't think the flx is designed to take bindings so you could rip the inserts and it probably has a little too much flex. If you do still want to put the bindings on, you could probably drill the plate on the bindings if the holes don't match up.

Gstar

391 posts

Gstar

WA, 391 posts

17 Dec 2007 10:24am

They try to kill you...

murf

478 posts

murf

SA, 478 posts

17 Dec 2007 12:07pm

The binding plate on the LF Esclades have extra holes drilled into the plate. These bindings might bolt straight on.

Dawn Patrol

1991 posts

Dawn Patrol

WA, 1991 posts

17 Dec 2007 11:49am

Superglue?

FreeFerty

NSW

169 posts

FreeFerty

NSW, 169 posts

17 Dec 2007 8:36pm

I wrote to underground about this, they said the board wasn't designed for bindings but they could make a custom that was stiffer that would be better suited to riding with boots.

Adrian Roper

93 posts

Adrian Roper

93 posts

17 Dec 2007 8:53pm

Our current FLX boards have extra inserts ready to bolt down your bindings.
We have been building a few wakeboards for local NZ riders with more rocker but similar flex and have had very positive feedback. Not sure that a wakeboard has to be stiff!?
You will not rip the inserts out of the boards, give it heaps!
Thanks Adrian Roper
Underground Kiteboards

Saffer

VIC

4501 posts

Saffer

VIC, 4501 posts

17 Dec 2007 11:38pm

Adrian Roper said...

Our current FLX boards have extra inserts ready to bolt down your bindings.
We have been building a few wakeboards for local NZ riders with more rocker but similar flex and have had very positive feedback. Not sure that a wakeboard has to be stiff!?
You will not rip the inserts out of the boards, give it heaps!
Thanks Adrian Roper
Underground Kiteboards

Most of the wake style boards I have tried that worked well have had a little more stiffness than conventional boards so I definitely think they need a little more rocker and stiffness. I think the bindings put more pressure on the board and force it to flex more.

stamp

QLD

2800 posts

stamp

QLD, 2800 posts

18 Dec 2007 12:49am

stiffer boards create better pop in my opinion.

maxim

NSW

84 posts

maxim

NSW, 84 posts

18 Dec 2007 11:37am

That's great feedback, thanks guys.. If the inserts are strong enough to hold the bindings, I think I'll give it a go and hopefully reduce the movement on my ankle..

Cheers once again!!

Adrian Roper

93 posts

Adrian Roper

93 posts

18 Dec 2007 11:48am

We can custom build a little stiffer if required.
TA Adrian

Scottyyoung

NSW

129 posts

Scottyyoung

NSW, 129 posts

18 Dec 2007 2:49pm

Have a look at Cabrinha Custom 08..Takes bindings, extra rocker and stiff but not to stiff..With the extra rocker they are really smooth through chop and dont catch the nose in the waves..They have quad concave setup which works well to give a little grip When u ride no fins...
The extra rocker does require abit more power though...Top board..

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