Baller Cumby85 Posted August 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2015 I bought a Radar combo pair of skis this year for my son to learn on and for guests that go out with us. The bindings are terrible! Im sure they haven't been used a dozen times yet and the heel cup has already torn away from the mount. The rubber is so soft I can't see them lasting much longer. I have a cypress gardens ski from the 70s that still has its binding intact!!! Anyways, I'm trying to figure out a decent cheap fix for them. I tough about putting some rubber plates on them but not sure I want to put that much money into them, plus I really need an adjustable pair for guests. Im looking for suggestions on an economical fix. Anyone had good success with another brands of adjustable bindings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Than_Bogan Posted August 3, 2015 Gold Member Share Posted August 3, 2015 I would also like to have pair skis that are not utter trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skier2788 Posted August 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2015 I am running into the same problem with my girlfriend. I am going to order a pair of obrien x9 bindings and screw them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have some pairs of skis with the HO Helix binding on them they are overlay Velcro closure skis. They have been great for guests and I taught my kids to ski on a 59" pair and my son ran the course on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 3, 2015 X2 on the ho sandal style bindings. We have a set on our combos, fit just about any size foot and are very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted August 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 4, 2015 HO Blast Combos come with very decent bindings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCammidge Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Look at the Radar Prime Bindings. Damn good and the most comfortable around. we have 5 pairs on old jump skis that the kids mess around on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 These newer HO combos look like they have excellent bindings. http://www.hosports.com/product-detail.php?id=waterskis-burner-pro-combos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 12, 2015 These newer HO combos look like they have excellent bindings. http://www.hosports.com/product-detail.php?id=waterskis-burner-pro-combos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cumby85 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 24, 2015 Been looking. Dont see the HO Helix anywhere. Is that one that has changed names or no longer around? See them advertised on combos but cant find them sold as bindings? Here are the Obrien X9s mentioned and I like the price! http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=OBrien-X-9-Front-Plate-Ski-Binding&i=44178 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted August 24, 2015 Baller Share Posted August 24, 2015 I don't think I've ever seen the Helix sold separately. Best off just getting a new pair of combos with the bindings you want, likely cheaper than just buying bindings anyways. Combo skis and their bindings typically don't have standard hole patterns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cumby85 Posted August 24, 2015 Author Baller Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah, I think there are some better combo sets out there. Still, I just bought these and should be able to find something that will work. Not worried about preset holes. Just plan to patch and drill where needed just like you had to do in the old days :) I still have my EP jumpers where we drilled straight into the ski to mount the bindings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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