Water Ski Bindings

Water Ski Bindings & Boots FAQs

Do all water ski bindings fit all water skis?

Unfortunately, not every set of bindings is compatible with all water skis. Several factors determine whether a particular set of bindings will work with a set of skis, including the overall riding style. Slalom riders will need a different style of bindings than those using combo water skis or trick-focused freestyle water skis. You'll also need to ensure the mounting pattern of your skis matches the pattern of your bindings. While many adhere to relatively standard industry layouts, some brands use their own mounting pattern for performance or other reasons. 

Keep all of these factors in mind when shopping for both skis and bindings, as using incompatible bindings can lower your performance and create a safety risk. Alternatively, you can purchase a water ski package to ensure your bindings are a perfect fit for your skis.

Where do you mount water ski bindings?

In general, water ski bindings are mounted close to the center of the length of the ski. This is true for all styles, including slalom and freestyle water skiing. However, many skis provide features like multiple mounting holes or adjustable tracks that allow riders to adjust their position slightly forward or backward. Beginners riding combo water skis find it a bit easier to get started with bindings that are further forward, which can improve stability. When in doubt, consult the manufacturer or a Wakesports crew member for guidance on exact mounting locations.

How should water ski bindings fit?

The key to a properly fit water ski binding is one that's snug but not so tight that it causes pain or discomfort. There should be adequate room for the rider's toes to spread but little to no ability to move your heel within the binding. These finer tweaks are one of the best reasons to opt for adjustable bindings that can be customized to your foot. Open-toed water ski boots can also provide more flexibility for multiple riders to use the same pair of bindings.

What popular brands do you offer water ski bindings from?

Wakesports Unlimited offers water ski bindings from some of the industry's top manufacturers. These include brands like Radar, which is known for innovating in the water skiing world with special materials and technology to enhance performance. Shoppers can also find the best from HO Sports, which has been outfitting water skiers for decades with top-tier water ski bindings and other equipment. Numerous options from each of these premium brands are available to fit the needs of most water skiers, whether they're experienced professionals or buying their first waterski.