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"Open Vs Closed Toe Wakeboard Bindings\nIt can be daunting trying to choose the right wakeboard gear for you or your younger crew.  Will they like the colors the style and fit?  Do you have to buy a pair for everyone or can they share some of the wake gear?  When we looked at wakeboard bindings, in particular, we wanted to break down some of the advantages of the open and closed toe boots.\nLet's start with the classic the Open Toe Wakeboard Bindings\nOpen Toe Advantages\n\nFits a wider range of riders - Size Range for Mid Sized is 7-10.5\nCan be Used for the Park and Boat\nGreat for a Starter or Intermediate Binding\nUsually Costs Less - Price Range can be $150 - $300\nEasy to Use Simple Lace System - Sometimes they come with or without straps\nCompatible with most boards and setups - excluding the Hyperlite System\n\n\nThese are just a few of the Highlights that make Open Toe Bindings a Good Option.\nClosed Toe Advantages\n\nFits on Average 2-3 foot sizes  Example a 10 could fit a 9-11\nMore Precise Fit usually for one wakeboarder to use and NOT SHARE\nHelps in the colder water keeping your toes warmer\nUsually Comes with extra features - Could be BOA extra top straps or better liners inside the boot.\nSome come with Walkable liners for the Parks\nMost Newer Pairs will have removable heat moldable liners\nMore responsive boot because they are designed to fit better on your feet\n\n\nThose are just a few of the features on Closed Toe Bindings.  Each Manufacture and Brand has specific features not listed on here.  Noted above are general features about a closed toe wake boot.\nCheck out all our wakeboard bindings at 88 Gear Water Sports\n \n \n "
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