Wake boots vs kite boots

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Braap > 9 months ago, 27 Oct 2015

Braap

QLD

13 posts

27 Oct 2015 11:50am

Hey guys I'm sure this has been covered but wondering if we could shed some more light on this.

Wondering the pros and cons of wake boots?
Any informaton at all would be great

Cheers

Wake and kite boots are the same but usually kite boots have added tabs to help put them on haha. We carry Hyperlite and Liquid Force wake boots and LF kite specific boots. All are great. Much lighter weight than they used to be and construction has improved heaps as well.

flyingcab

VIC

942 posts

27 Oct 2015 4:13pm

I find the LF wake boots are a bit heavier than their kite specific boots, but they are also far more durable and have way more support.
Just try some until you find the right amount of flex and support

Drury

NSW

502 posts

27 Oct 2015 4:40pm

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flyingcab said..
I find the LF wake boots are a bit heavier than their kite specific boots, but they are also far more durable and have way more support.
Just try some until you find the right amount of flex and support

2016 wake boots are lighter :) new Raphs are sick. My set get here tomorrow!

sir ROWDY

5378 posts

27 Oct 2015 5:38pm

2016 Shanes felt the lightest of the range in the shop, not sure if true or not though. Looked pretty good.

p.s.
There's nothing different in regards to a "wake boot" vs a "kite boot", except for marketing, price and availability ;) .

glasstraxx

321 posts

27 Oct 2015 6:51pm

just got my 2016 ronix ones and they are really light and super supportive! sizing is really weird tho definitely try on before you buy. im a US8.5 / 9 and i got the size US 11 although my feet are pretty chode like

sir ROWDY

5378 posts

27 Oct 2015 8:00pm

haha. I find Ronix to fit slightly narrower and half a size smaller than most Hyperlite or LF.

general_dude

150 posts

27 Oct 2015 9:56pm

Heresy I'm sure, but has anyone tried boots on a surf board?
Really powerful carving action is what Im thinking

sir ROWDY

5378 posts

27 Oct 2015 10:37pm

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general_dude said..
Heresy I'm sure, but has anyone tried boots on a surf board?

Not sure. I tried un-hooking on one once but it made things challenging, so I stopped.

Drury

NSW

502 posts

28 Oct 2015 8:03am

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sir ROWDY said..

general_dude said..
Heresy I'm sure, but has anyone tried boots on a surf board?

Not sure. I tried un-hooking on one once but it made things challenging, so I stopped.

Saw a dude trying unhooked raleys on a strapped surfboard and crashing his kite on some kids at my local last week. Sick styles bra. He's def gonna try warranty when he snaps it or pulls an insert. Thank god it wasn't a brand I sell

Capt Loopy

NSW

276 posts

28 Oct 2015 8:45am

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glasstraxx said...
just got my 2016 ronix ones and they are really light and super supportive! sizing is really weird tho definitely try on before you buy. im a US8.5 / 9 and i got the size US 11 although my feet are pretty chode like

Just looked at a new set for the low low price of $800. Piss off what a ass rapeing.
I love them but between the base plate warping & falling apart I'm lucky to get a year out of them

kemp90

QLD

1694 posts

28 Oct 2015 7:54am

Tell you what, cabrinha h3 is awesome too. I think they could possibly be the lightest boot on the market. If you like a low cut, they are worth a look. Definitely need big washes on the screws tho. The screws tend to chew into the base plate.

Braap

QLD

13 posts

28 Oct 2015 8:04am

I've heard good things about the ronix ones. Just heard the base plate was stiffer on the wake boots and can end up causing epic ankle injuries due to not as much flex as a kite boot??

Drury

NSW

502 posts

28 Oct 2015 9:56am

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Braap said..
I've heard good things about the ronix ones. Just heard the base plate was stiffer on the wake boots and can end up causing epic ankle injuries due to not as much flex as a kite boot??

This is very very untrue.

glasstraxx

321 posts

28 Oct 2015 8:22am

Yeh I know the price tag is fairly high I tried to go for last years size 10 but they were just too tight and with out the shop having a heating systems I didn't want to try heat mild them myself.. Damn comfy boots though.... Will definately help my progression this season!!

sir ROWDY

5378 posts

28 Oct 2015 10:48am

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hahaha. Who makes this stuff up? North?

NickT

1094 posts

28 Oct 2015 11:51am

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Braap said...
I've heard good things about the ronix ones. Just heard the base plate was stiffer on the wake boots and can end up causing epic ankle injuries due to not as much flex as a kite boot??

That's funny, i have a dodgy ankle that's why i want a stiffer boot! More flex offers less support.

Matt988

154 posts

28 Oct 2015 12:13pm

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glasstraxx said...
Yeh I know the price tag is fairly high I tried to go for last years size 10 but they were just too tight and with out the shop having a heating systems I didn't want to try heat mild them myself.. Damn comfy boots though.... Will definately help my progression this season!!

I heat moulded my ronix boots myself there's a ronix instructional on YouTube. Hair dryer in the top for a minute or so then put ya foot in with a sock on and stand up in them.

Braap

QLD

13 posts

28 Oct 2015 3:09pm

Read it through a few forums, glad to hear it's not the case tho looks like I'll be strapping into some ronix ones this season

kemp90

QLD

1694 posts

28 Oct 2015 3:49pm

hows the longevity of ronix these days?

Matt988

154 posts

28 Oct 2015 4:04pm

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kemp90 said...
hows the longevity of ronix these days?

I have 2014 ronix franks picked them up half price a year ago and for my first ever set of boots I think they are holing up well only wear on them is from the laces rubbing on the tongue of the boot. Put some dakron tape over the wear spots and anywhere else I thought they might rub. And just wash them out with the hose after each session to get all the sand and salt off.

Not sure if I would buy a set at full price but for what I paid for them I'm happy with them

Factory

266 posts

29 Oct 2015 8:38am

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What you just said makes no sense whatsoever

strydz

QLD

136 posts

29 Oct 2015 11:34am

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kemp90 said...
hows the longevity of ronix these days?

The new ronix are so much better my 2015 ONE'S are the best boots I've ever owned. Had them for about a year now and are still like new and no bent base plate, and I use them for kite, cable and boat. Only thing I replaced the laces with a set of LF ones

kemp90

QLD

1694 posts

29 Oct 2015 11:59am

I think boots in general have improved in the last few years

Capt Loopy

NSW

276 posts

29 Oct 2015 6:52pm

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strydz said...
Only thing I replaced the laces with a set of LF ones

Next time just use this stuff

~~http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261314744920&alt=web~~

I gave in and pick up a ex demo set of 2012 one's for $300
I'll do the switch to LF next year me thinks.

glendog

QLD

520 posts

29 Oct 2015 6:04pm

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Matt988 said...

kemp90 said...
hows the longevity of ronix these days?

I just picked up some last years model ronix franks too $350 bran new. I said id never get ronix again because they dont last but they just so comfy and i know i like them. Sux when ya get boots ya dont like. Each time they break i take them to the boot repair guy up the road and he fixes them for $20. Lol took my last pair there about 4 times but that was over 2 years so cant complain about that.

kemp90

QLD

1694 posts

29 Oct 2015 6:18pm

Those north banana boot. What ever ronix that was. It was the nicest feeling boot iv ever felt!

Matt988

154 posts

29 Oct 2015 6:34pm

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kemp90 said...
Those north banana boot. What ever ronix that was. It was the nicest feeling boot iv ever felt!

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kemp90 said...
Those north banana boot. What ever ronix that was. It was the nicest feeling boot iv ever felt!

Was told the franks were the same as the banana boot. Could be wrong though. Never heard good things about the banana boot but guy at my local went through two sets in one season, they just fell apart the glue,stitching and they seemed to rub a hell of a lot more. Like you say but they are comfy

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