Check you mounting spacing as this may affect your chances.

Your general options are:

1. Liquid Force (couple of models)
2. Ronix (couple of models)
3. Hyperlite (new binding system like snowboard bindings but I have yet to hear anyone try them in kiting environments). Has a nice system that allows you to wear the binding as boots off the board so if you need to walk over rocky areas to the water
4. Slingshot (also has a new removable lining system with rubber soles that allow you to walk to the water wearing the boots but its a liner rather than a separate boot)

Ronix is probably the most highly regarded and probably the lightest but the new Hyperlites and Slingshot haven't had much testing to know whether they are any good. LF used to be heavy but are getting better. Heard mixed reports on durability.

My suggestion would be to check your binding spacing first, that could limit options. If its 6 inch, then you should be good for most bindings. From there, you could check out the local wakeboarding shops to try the Ronix and Hyperlite. Not sure where to test the LF and Slingshot as it depends who distributes them in your area.

Forget the boots dude just put some grip tape on it.

I just got the Ronix divides. 20% lighter boot than all models. Really really light boot. Its an open toe as well. In hindsight, it can be a little hard to get into with the laces and all and I should have considered the boots with that lock down lever at the heel. Go to a wake shop and have a look at what I mean. Then jump online and grab the boots.
I love my boots but you have to be sure they will fit on your board. And remember that the size board you ride without boots will need more wind to get going with boots.

Fair call, the snowboard style boards don't have a good history but these actually look pretty good. Would be interested to see what the weight is like though. Also means majority of concerns about lacing up is taking out of the equation.

I can totally agree with you there charl. And understand why they won't last as long as we'd like!
Can u recommend which l f boot I should go for with the preferences I'm after. Low cut n flexi. Or what you'd recommend seeing as you've gone thru a few.

I ride ronix reliks... most comfy binding iv ever ridden. Iv ridden LF, CWB, Obrien and Ronix bindings.

have lasted 6months of wakeboarding every weekend in salt water and now are on my kite board.

But im going to put these back on my wakeboard and buy some 2010 LF Shanes Ltd (if i can find some) for my kiteboard. One hand lace up!

Iv heard some mixed reports on the new Hyperlite system and have been told not many have sold.

The CWB hinge tech ones are mega stiff and way harder to get in and out of them my new reliks. I have had both CWB Vapor and CWB torq bindings.

If you want low cut flexi have a look at Reliks and LF Harley boots.

Toby B said...

The grip tape and wookie boots look the goods!! Just may weigh me down when wet.

I've ordered the board with 6" spacing and the size is all good for my weight with boots.

Heard great reviews about the ronix but they don't seem to last with salt water abuse. (so I have heard)??
Anyone tried the ronix Kai's also.?
Think I'll stay away from the snowboard style and go for either liquid force or ronix.
Just leaning toward a low cut flexi boot.

you dont want a too low cut boot you'll roll your ankles.

i got ronix one's and they are kinda stiff when you start but become flexy after wearing them in, they are not a very high cut boot. Kais are a great beginning boot for kiting as its flexy and a medium cut as well but not sure how much sloppier they get after use.

i cant really think of any LF boots off the top of my head on the wake side of things as i hate those stupid air cells, they all start leaking and your boot gains a kg or two.

on the kite boots i liked those velcro open toe boots, they were a medium stiffness and pretty comfy and super light, the U2 would be my choice but its a high cut boot and stiff so not sure if it'd be your thing.

best bet is go to unleashed wake or i think its called liquid elements around the city and just try a few pairs on and see what you like the feel of, keep in mind they all get softer as you use them.


pretty much all boots are easy on these days unless your an absolute spastic and cant fly a kite one handed haha

dont have any issues with filling up with sand/water at all kiting with my reliks. Wash them out really well after each ride though.

For mounting I used shorter screws that came with my LF straps, in place of the hand winder things that the ronix come with. If not a couple of washers between the head and the screw and plate will be thick enough to make it work.

I'll make it really easy for you. Get a pair of ONE'S. That's what me and my boyfriend rock. I have tryed the new hyper lights (Murry) but found it to impracticable for kite use. If you after a deal saw some Ronix KAI's and some liquid force Velcro thing for sale in the buy and sell (kitesurfing accessories)

try the 2011 Ronix ONE boots, amazing fit and feel!