Wakeboard bindings were once little more than a metal plate, minimal thickness of foam, and a rubbery strap to rein in your heel. Today there are a wide variety of supportive, boot-style binding choices on the market. Here are three aimed at beginner to expert riders.

Entry-Level: Hyperlite Remix

The Wrap: Designed to accommodate a variety of foot sizes yet still offer some degree of support, open-toe bindings such as the Remix are ideal when sharing a board among family and friends. Look for a molded EVA footbed, floating tongue, and dual lace zones that can open wide and then cinch down to separately secure your foot and ankle.

The Trap: Wide range of adjustability comes at the expense of individualized support and comfort. All but casual riders will likely be looking to upgrade to a more advanced binding.

Price: $249; scheels.com

Midrange: Hyperlite Team X

The Wrap: A traditional plate-style binding that retains great range of motion, closed-toe ­bindings such as the Team X offer midrange support while still remaining somewhat sharable for riders of roughly similar foot length and ability. An internal ankle harness locks down the heel. Heat-moldable liners dial in the comfort and provide a more ­customized fit.

The Trap: Minimal size ranges means no more widespread sharing on the boat. Pricing substantially higher than entry-level offerings.

Price: $425; hyperlite.com or $399; Scheels.com

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High-End: System Lowback Binding/Freepress System Boots

The Wrap: A boot/binding setup similar to snowboarding, System components offer exceptional feel and control. Bindings minimize toe and heel lift and are adjustable on the fly. Heat-moldable boots provide greater comfort and allow riders to stand directly atop the board without plastic or other hard material underfoot.

The Trap: It’s a significant high-end investment that’s not really shareable. Freepress boots offer less flexibility.

Price: System Binding $235; Freepress Boots $400; hyperlite.com

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Trever Maur’s path to professional wakeboarding can be traced back to 90’s when film had the more impact on our sport than anything else. Coming from a family that cherished their time on the water will strike a chord as many have developed this passion from similar roots. Enjoy the beginning of a new series from Hyperlite called “Insight” and get to know Trever the way we do.

INSIGHT – Trever Maur, The Struggle

Trever Maur’s 2nd installment of the “Insight” series highlights the challenges that go into capturing a clip or two and the satisfaction of getting it done. Part 2, “The Struggle” takes us back to the spring when California was getting tons of water opening up urban winch spots. It’s amazing what goes into nailing just one shot. Enjoy.

INSIGHT – Trever Maur, Present Tense

The “Insight” series from Trever Maur is happening at this very moment. Part 3 “Present Tense” brings us up to speed on exciting times and changes in Trever’s life. He also shares with us his vision on what being a pro in today’s sport is all about as “Insight” brings us into the now.

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Built with our exclusive full Carbon Dura Shell construction, the Hi-Fi Party Shark can take a beating without showing heel dents while delivering a light weight responsive ride. Top it off with a fully machined EVA traction pad and surf with all the control necessary to pull of the most difficult tricks.

This is a very limited production item and can only be found in-store at your local Hyperlite Party Shark retailer.

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