LF Vantages

(okcrashhighlight)

Curious on your take on the velcro bindings. Has any one tried these and how do you feel about them?

(bzager) · (bzager) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-19-2009, 7:26 AM

best bindings ever! also the velcro is very durable!

(okcwakebrdr) · (okcwakebrdr) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 05-19-2009, 7:28 AM

I gota pair, i likem. Havent had any trouble with them yet. Got them mid summer last year.

(charman) · (charman) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 05-19-2009, 7:47 AM

i like em. gonna have to see how the velcro holds up over a season though

(dave23) · (dave23) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 05-19-2009, 7:58 AM

The 09 Vantage LTD's look dope as hell!

(highrock) · (highrock) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-19-2009, 7:58 AM

It holds up...I am still wearing last years pair that I got in March 08. Only problem is the white stuff on the outside is peeling but that doesnt affect the ride

K.B.C. 05-19-2009, 8:20 AM

Just got the LTD last week and was able to ride them a few times over the weekend. Super comfy, lightweight and the velcro seems pretty bomber. Definitely digging them. I was basically just tired of using laces with buckles that don't hold so I figured they were worth a try. So far, so good. Just hoping that the velcro holds up.

(mammoth) · (mammoth) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 05-19-2009, 9:28 AM

Two sets of Vantages in our crew that were ridden all season last year, a few times a week. The convenience of the velcro is great, but they are also way comfortable. No signs of problems with the velcro and I plan to have my feet in them all season this year too. Highly recommended!

I just wish LF would give some real support regarding the heat-mold liner. Not that they need to be any more comfortable, just lame marketing with regards to that feature.

(eternalshadow)

Have a pair and they're great! The velcro has held up well. More importantly the Velcro allows me to custom fit the bindings more than any other I've used to date. I have feet with wide toes and narrow heels so the standard fit bindings have always given me grief. With the Velcro I can sinch the ankles down super tight, the mids down pretty tight, and the toes I can just snug.

K.B.C. 05-19-2009, 10:38 AM

"I just wish LF would give some real support regarding the heat-mold liner."

The liner is not supposed to be a heat molded liner. It's supposed to mold to your feet with regular use.

(mammoth) · (mammoth) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 05-19-2009, 10:52 AM

Yeah Scott, I see that they have corrected their marketing materials for 2009. The 2008 Vantages were clearly advertised as having the Liquid Liner and discussed it as being heat moldable. Here is the WW link, LF propaganda matched last year.

http://www.wakeworld.com/boots/getboot9.asp?ProductID=4151

Anyway, like I said...just lame marketing and I'm glad they tell the straight story now.

(mint) · (mint) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-19-2009, 8:27 PM

Anyone had problems getting them tight enough?

(anodyne) · (anodyne) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 05-19-2009, 9:24 PM

MOOOON BOOOOOTS.

(nwa) · (nwa) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 05-19-2009, 9:37 PM

They are the best bindings I have ever owned. Comfortable, easy on and off, they stay locked down when I am riding (unlike many laced bindings I have owned) and did I mention they are comfortable?

(bzager) · (bzager) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 05-19-2009, 9:50 PM

Clinton, you can crank down so hard on those bindings and make as tight or loose as you want and like Dean said (^) they dont ever loosen up when your riding!

(yorwakebordfrend)

the EPITOME of comfort and STYLE.. haha loooovin em this year

(evadehickman) · (evadehickman) **Join Date: Apr 2008** 05-20-2009, 6:32 AM

^^^^Agree with all above! Easy on/off, firm support, but MEGA comfortable. Definitely get the LTD (Black) I've heard a lot about the white ones flaking off paint.

(blabel) · (blabel) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 05-20-2009, 6:36 AM

Make sure you try them on first. I found them to be very flexible but no where near the comfort of my Watson's. Could be my feet but they just didn't feel right.

(lfrider92) · (lfrider92) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 05-20-2009, 7:40 AM

i want them for my winch board. to cheap to buy them though. haha

(jessemitchell) · (jessemitchell) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 05-20-2009, 9:16 AM

http://boardersmall.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17843&cat=600&page=2

I just got mine like 2 weeks ago from this place for a 170 total, brand new.