Baller Than_Bogan Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 I haven't managed to get a single picture in here, but I created this on the plane recently and it seems like it has enough info to be worth sharing as is. Hopefully improve it as we go. Feel free to leave suggestions in this thread; I may eventually find time to incorporate them. (updated link 9/4/14) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3z1wtYSyhHVQGdpaH_UOD2dEW0jhYlMHtD0eoizspg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted August 25, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 Just added a couple of pictures that I happened to already have on my phone. More and better eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 It's a good guide but man @Than_Bogan thinks too much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 @MattP he is a very analytical guy. I think I would fall over if I had as many thoughts running through my head as he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted August 25, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 It does happen... But anyhow ya gotta go with what you've got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 Unlike @Than_Bogan, I did have to move my bindings back from where they were with Reflex. Overall, great system. I also have one of their new hardshell boots, which is very sturdy and I found it to be more comfortable the the power blade boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 any one have contact info for OB4; had a card at nat's. lasted about 2 days before i lost it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted August 25, 2014 Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 @skidawg Mike Mosley 404-316-1804 mikemosley@ob4systems.com ob4systems.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted August 25, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted August 25, 2014 Fixed a nice typo: "cut the toe off your rear foot" uh, boot... @skidawg I definitely recommend them. If you're already a "shell" skier (i.e. hard or soft shell) then I think it's kind of a no-brainer (except maybe a single plate with Gatormod is competitive for overall safety). And now I can also recommend them to those who have been on rubber for eons, including those who had a bad experience with shells -- because that was me!! It's not a trivial transition, but I think with the help of my "guide" almost anybody can succeed in moving from rubber to the soft shell OB4s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted August 27, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted August 27, 2014 Found a way I really like for holding the plate to the boots, and updated the doc accordingly with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted September 4, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 4, 2014 Added more detailed info on setting the release tension, based on further discussion with owner Mike Mosley. Also, the link seems to have changed -- I guess I don't quite understand how to use googledocs. Anyhow: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M3z1wtYSyhHVQGdpaH_UOD2dEW0jhYlMHtD0eoizspg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 4, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 4, 2014 @Than_Bogan have you released yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfennell Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 How many people are actually riding these now? Dozens? Hundreds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted September 5, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 5, 2014 @chef23 nope. I tried being dumb today and tried 39 twice. I even hit the 2 ball but on the outside. Still no crash worthy of a release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2014 I release a good bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller JJR Posted September 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2014 @MattP did they release simultaneously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted September 5, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 5, 2014 @JJR I'm on a single plate setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gsm_peter Posted September 7, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 7, 2014 Would you expect OB4 to work safely with for example Vectors (with rope instead of bungycord)? I would like to add safety but not go all the way to hard shells. Guess it will only be speculations but that is ok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted September 7, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 7, 2014 I believe anything that is tighter than you set the release should work. May take some ingenuity to set it up. Please report here if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted September 7, 2014 Author Baller Share Posted September 7, 2014 Also note the p80 boots that I use are very soft. Maybe softer than TFactors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted September 8, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 8, 2014 @gsm_peter people use Strada boots with Velcro release with the laces pulled tight. Based on that I would think that Vectors would work fine with the OB4 if you can figure out a way to get the boot connected to the plate that goes into the binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its_Fun Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 @Than_Bogan Like you getting back into the p80 boot (I use a single plate) after the first set was difficult. What works for me is was right after I get out of the boot when I complete my set, I push the liner snugly all the way back into the boot right away. The liner slides right back in then. Plus when I put the boot on for my second set my foot now slides right in, just about the same as when the liner is dry. Maybe the combination of the water still being in the boot and liner, that the liner has not had time to deform, and or the liner is warm makes this work better? You may want to give it a try? Great guide! I checked and the plate on the bottom of my boot had moved off center so I realigned it. During the off season I will upgrade the mounting as you suggested. I have released multiple times trick skiing from various angles catching side edges, front and back of the ski. Releasing really takes the slamming into the water out of those falls. Slalom I have released on early in the season failed one ski starts (still recovering from 2 year ago injury). Never have had an unwanted release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted September 10, 2014 Baller Share Posted September 10, 2014 @skidawg just click on our ad banner to go to our website, contact info there. @kfennell dozens of skiers of all different levels are using the OB4 System, and the number is growing. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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