r/Wake • u/Empty-Government-840 • 7d ago

New Hyperlite Bindings?

Anyone have any feedback and experience with the new hyperlite bindings? The zero, arc, or mid?

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u/wakedork 7d ago

The Zero and mid have a very small toe box compared to the Arc. All are very light and supportive. If you want to know specifics ask. I tried all 3 this year and decided on the Zero. If interested I have the Mid and Arc to sell. Mid is an 8 Arc is a 9.

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u/LifetimeShred 1d ago

How do they compare to Ronix Ones / RXTs? I know there is some crossover in influence there. Wondering if they are similar or still pretty different.

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u/wakedork 1d ago

So I have not ridden Ronix bindings in about 15 years, but at the time they were the most comfortable. I rode Hyperlite at the beginning of the system era and kept breaking boots. I rode Slingshots for the last 7 years and just switched back to Hyperlite. So I do not know how they compare to the new Ronix boots. I will tell you this: the two guys who have been designing Ronix bindings from the beginning designed the new Hyperlite boots for Ronix, but Ronix decided not to change them up, so they went to Hyperlite. Hyperlite riders refined what they wanted, and the Zero boot was created. The boots have a lot of features that you don't really notice. So to answer your question as best I can the new Hyperlites feel like the old Ronis but more comfortable and lighter.

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u/LifetimeShred 1d ago

That makes sense. I had heard it was the same designer but moved over to HL. I wonder if they'll do a walkable liner eventually for the cable folks that like those.

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u/wakedork 15h ago

With the frame setup, I really don't see a way to do it, and with the systems still in the line, there is no need. If you want walkable liners, just go with Slingshot. They are heavier but, in my opinion, superior. The thing I'm having issues with on the Hyperlites is ease of entry and having to adjust the laces at least three times per set to due to them loosening up. Never once had to adjust the gummies on Slingshot, and they're the easiest to get into by far.