Slalom binding that doesn't require soap? (not hard shell)

[H2OkieNC]

Looks like I need to buy a new front binding soon. I've got some wakeboard bindings I like that I don't use soap with, anybody have slalom bindings they don't use soap with? (No, I am not interested in going to hard shell right now)

[Sethro]

Radar Vapor requires no soap. I’ve been using them since 2012 and absolutely love them. I always wait for a closeout deal on a year or two old yet still unused binding....usually less than half price. Moved my way up to a 2018 for next year.

[igkya]

Second the Radar vapor, now the Carbitex binding, is great and you don’t need soap.

[Jody_Seal]

I use soap on my carbitex.... why you ask.,

Extends the life of the liner at the entry point. I use just a little where my heal slides down the rear of the boot..since I started doing this I have used the same liner on 3 different rader boots.

[UWSkier]

Vapors here too. I upgraded from 2016s to 2020s this year but transfered the liners from my old ones to the new. They just fit better. ?

[ScottScott]

None of the lace up or boa soft boots should need any soap.

[jpattigr]

On the Radar Boots, Don't wet the boots, Dry Feet and Dry boots and the slide in so easy! I am a size 13 and boots are always tight, the dry method was shocking!

[Zman]

What @Jody_Seal said on soap.

Not needed, but significantly extends the life of the liners. Just finished year 3 on same liners with at least 175 sets each year.

[alanc]

i got radar vectors feet go in okay dry but need soap when wet for sure

[BraceMaker]

There are also a few options from brands like FM which have a liner that comes out of a "hardshell" I'd call them hybrids like the FM Evo series.

[Dacon62]

+1 on the Radar Vapors. Leave the old school soap by the sink where it belongs and move out of the dark ages.

[skierjp]

You can also use the thin dress sock trick. I recommend using this definitely when trying them on at the pro shop. I don’t use any of these methods but I will try putting them on dry next time. Also, always have the liner in the boot before putting your foot in.

[The_MS]

Carbitex, best binding ever made. My only complaint is that they don’t size them for the lady’s. Would love to get @Mrs_MS one for Xmas

[MDB1056]

D3 tFactors are amazing. dual front laces are EZ in and out. I still use lube (Babes) for super easy in as my size is right on the line of med vs large and I went with med. Tfactors are best rubber bindings out there IMO. Also these things last. Mine are at least 4 years old and are like new .

[mikegile]

+1 for the Radar Carbitex

[OldboyII]

My hymn to soap :)

I like soap, even with laced bindings. My current front - T-Factor, rear - Vector.

I generously pour soap into both :smile:

Why not to use it - soap make things easier & cleaner.

I have so much stuff in my ski bag so small bottle of soap does not change anything.

Soap is the easiest thing to get - if i forgot it, I can easily steal it from my kitchen!

[ReallyGottaSki]

Radar Vector here

 

Soap or slime was never really effective on that material ..

however ..

 

I fashioned a flexible, polyethylene shoehorn, out of a 1/2 gal milk jug, with a utility knife, softened the cut edges with sandpaper.

the jug handle makes a convenient finger loop, the side of the jug is already molded perfectly. round the corners

 

a sprits of very dilute soap or slime on the material and then foot slides in slick with no stress to binding, no pulling, tugging, nor cursing.

[S1Pitts]

I have been using a very long handled shoe horn for 10 plus yrs to get into the non rubber type bindings. I am sure the fish appreciate me getting rid of the soap.

[MDB1056]

Related- Babes Boot Butter is made from kelp. Bio friendly and cant hurt your binding. I don’t like soap as it doesn’t dissipate fast enough once wet, and my foot is slippery moving in the binding . Babes is more slippery than soap, very inexpensive , and dissipates immediately . I won’t use anything else.

[dchristman]

The FreeleaseTM system requires no soap and even my ski is biodegradable.