H2O ski question

[ONE-A-DAY]

You may have read in some other posts that we moved to Alabama and live on a lake now so I’m getting back into slalom skiing, 2-3 nights week, water is pretty much glass 24/7.

This is the old guy ski I’m using, been 20 years since I’ve skied regularly so I’m working on getting back into shape and getting my form back.

Anyway I’ve already noticed that the binding is getting to be not enough support.

Couple questions, what’s a good recreational high wrap binding I can upgrade to? Best places to get them on line, Overtons?

And back in the day I used front and back high wraps. I always felt that keeping both feet in in a crash was better than having the rear foot come out of the slide in binding and your one leg still in the front binding from spinning and blowing out your knee, yes no on that logic?

The ski is a basic easy to get up on OBrien, but works for me so far. Maybe I’ll upgrade to something more aggressive as I get better again.

Thanks, Walt

 

[77charger]

I have never used that type of biding but i think having both feet secured is a better thing.For me i use the regular type so if i fall i go one way ski goes other.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

I have never used that type of biding but i think having both feet secured is a better thing.For me i use the regular type so if i fall i go one way ski goes other.

Yeah it’s more of a wakeboard binding. I used to use the ones you couldn’t even get on without squirting some slime on them. That was a long time ago, back before surf boats on the Parker strip even

 

[Boat211]

I just tried that type of binding last year as well. Not a huge fan. Easy to put on but didn't feel real secure. Check out Wileys bindings. Pretty popular and the price isn't bad. I always ski with double bindings personally. My back foot feels like it wants to slide out if not.

 

[Gripside80]

Wiley Bindings - Slalom Bindings - Page 1 - Wileys Watersports

wileyski.com

Call them. Talk to them. Tell them what you are after and they will get you in the right binding. They can set them up for wide or narrow feet. Helps to talk to someone over there. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. Tell them what you have currently so they can get you the right plate so you don’t have to drill new holes hopefully. They sell a single layer high wrap that is supportive and much easier to get in to than the hardcore.

 

[Jay Dub]

I still ski and I'm 56. I use a 20yr old Connelly (similar to a Big Daddy) semi-wrap binding on the front and added a "heel cup" to the standard rear slip-in.

 

[Riverbottom]

I don't really like the newer type of binding. ( personal preference ) I ski with HO Animal bindings. They are conventional rubber high wrap, and support very well.

 

[rivermobster]

Yeah it’s more of a wakeboard binding. I used to use the ones you couldn’t even get on without squirting some slime on them. That was a long time ago, back before surf boats on the Parker strip even

Ah, the good ol days. I still have my ski from back then. Probably couldn't get my foot in the binding even with a whole bottle of dish soap! There was an old dude (that passed a few years back) up in Arrowhead that was the master of ski bindings. He wasn't cheap, but he was GOOD.

Did anyone buy that guys business??

@obnoxious001

 

[twocents]

Ah, the good ol days. I still have my ski from back then. Probably couldn't get my foot in the binding even with a whole bottle of dish soap! There was an old dude (that passed a few years back) up in Arrowhead that was the master of ski bindings. He wasn't cheap, but he was GOOD.

Did anyone buy that guys business??

@obnoxious001

That 'old dude' was Mike "Bemo" Bemis. Made some excellent race skis too. Great guy and a very good skier. Passed way too early. I don't believe anyone carried on that business.

 

[dribble]

I use a wake board binding in the front. I don’t use a full binding in the rear.

 

[rivermobster]

That 'old dude' was Mike "Bemo" Bemis. Made some excellent race skis too. Great guy and a very good skier. Passed way too early. I don't believe anyone carried on that business.

Yes sir. That's they guy. Damm shame no one carried on that business. I talked to him a couple of times, he was a wealth of information.

 

[dspracing]

I run the HO Stance bindings. Plenty of support but just enough that it will pull out on a spill. I also really appreciate the dense padding on the longer runs.

 

[Ragged Edge]

I would try to get the laces tighter and the binding should offer more support. If you still don't like the feel, Barts has a better selection of bindings then Overtons these days. Connolly is still making a conventional plate binding, I believe it is called the "Stoker". Wiley's would also be a good choice. I've been skiing with double boots since the 70's so skiing with just a rear toe piece feels very odd to me.

 

[LB247XS]

That 'old dude' was Mike "Bemo" Bemis. Made some excellent race skis too. Great guy and a very good skier. Passed way too early. I don't believe anyone carried on that business.

BEMO was a great guy he built all my racing waterskis and bindings. To this day I still ride my BEMIS wake jumper with HO VENOM bindings.

 

[badluck]

One a day, I had the same logic about keeping both feet in during a crash. Until I crashed really hard and both feet came half out of the high wrap lace ups. Now both my ankles are wrecked. Nothing broke but every ligament stretched an tore. 1.5 months in walking boot and a cast. Still ski those bingings but always nervous about that happening again. Keep on skiing

 

[badluck]

Think they are Connelly shadows

 

[Boatymcboatface]

This is what I run and only been skiing a few years. The radar lineup has you covered from Pro to beginner. Only
Difference is mines blue because it’s the 2020 model. Wakehouse has great customer support.

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022 available at WakeHouse.com. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $99. Lowest Price Guaranteed.

www.wakehouse.com

 

[Riverbottom]

This is what I run and only been skiing a few years. The radar lineup has you covered from Leo to beginner. Only
Difference is mines blue because it’s the 2020 model. Wakehouse has great customer support.

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022 available at WakeHouse.com. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $99. Lowest Price Guaranteed.

www.wakehouse.com

I am old 62, and ski five days a week most of the year. Skied several Radars last summer. Like the ski but just can't get comfortable with those bindings.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I am old 62, and ski five days a week most of the year. Skied several Radars last summer. Like the ski but just can't get comfortable with those bindings.

Yeah my friend same the same thing but then he switched his back foot to one these and loves the combo. We’re both 48 and have only skied with double boot set ups until he switched. One thing I do though is run the back foot with only the BOA part tight and leave the upper part a little looser.

 

[Babyback]

This is what I run and only been skiing a few years. The radar lineup has you covered from Pro to beginner. Only
Difference is mines blue because it’s the 2020 model. Wakehouse has great customer support.

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022

Radar Senate Alloy Water Ski w/ Double BOA Vector - 2022 available at WakeHouse.com. Enjoy free shipping on orders over $99. Lowest Price Guaranteed.

www.wakehouse.com

What he said

 

[Boatymcboatface]

I don't really like the newer type of binding. ( personal preference ) I ski with HO Animal bindings. They are conventional rubber high wrap, and support very well.

One of the guys I ski with is in his 60s and a REALLY good slalom course skier and runs those and loves them.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Thanks everyone, appreciate the info.

 

[UltraLucky]

Bindings on my old HO finally gave out a couple years back so I got new ski and it came with double high wrap wakeboard style bindings. Did not work well for me so changed to the HO animal high wraps. Night and Day difference. I’m 59 and not in the best shape and the Animal work well for me much better control of the ski.

I have managed to break my foot in my 30’s running double high wraps.

 

[Kenboat]

Call Mike Mapple at Performance Ski and Surf in Orlando FL. They really can help you with the best binding set up for the ski.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Call Mike Mapple at Performance Ski and Surf in Orlando FL. They really can help you with the best binding set up for the ski.

Damn, the same Mike Mapple that was a short line legend back in the day? I think his wife was a beast on the course as well if it’s the same person.

 

[racektm]

Damn, the same Mike Mapple that was a short line legend back in the day? I think his wife was a beast on the course as well if it’s the same person.

You're thinking of Andy Mapple and his wife Deena Brush Mapple, I believe Mike is their son,

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

You're thinking of Andy Mapple and his wife Deena Brush Mapple, I believe Mike is their son,

That’s it, damn I feel really old now.

Remember when slalom skiing was on wide world of sports and ESPN?

 

[havasuhusker]

That’s it, damn I feel really old now.

Remember when slalom skiing was on wide world of sports and ESPN?

Those were the good ole days!

 

[Kenboat]

Sadly Andy Passed away in 2015, I just purchased a 2012 Ski Nauitque 200 Andy Mapple special edition. I have boat 4 of 14 produced,one for each of the Water Ski Master he won. HAd the boat this weekend but the water in Michigan is still very cold. Should get some runs pulling in a few weeks.