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Most Wakeboard manufacturers are switching from Standard hardware to Metric hardware. See the chart below for which type your board or bindings have. Note that many of the new models of bindings come with both types.
Wakeboard Insert Breakdown
| Brand & Year | Metric Inserts |
| Liquid Force 2012 and newer | All models have metric inserts |
| Liquid Force 2011 | Only the Shane/Team Hybrid LTD board has metric inserts |
| Ronix 2013 | All models, Bindings come with both Metric and Standard Hardware |
| Ronix 2012 | Standard hardware and inserts |
| CWB 2013 | All models, Bindings come with both Metric and Standard Hardware |
| CWB 2012 | Standard hardware and inserts |
| Slingshot 2013 | All bindings come with standard and metric hardware for use with other manufacturers' boards. Longer/Narrower standard hardware may be needed when using non Slingshot Bindings on Slingshot Boards. (Slingshot doesn’t carry this. It can be purchased at a local Hardware store) |
| Slingshot 2012 | Standard hardware and inserts |
| Hyperlite 2013 | All boots only come with Metric Hardware. Boards do not come with any hardware. All boards have metric inserts. |
| Hyperlite 2012 | Standard hardware and inserts |
| Byerly 2013 | All boots only come with Metric Hardware. Boards do not come with any hardware. All boards have metric inserts. |
| Byerly 2012 | Standard hardware and inserts |
Wakeboard binding screws and wakeboard insert lengths may vary between different manufacturers.
In the past, wakeboard binding plates and wakeboard inserts all had an 8” spread. Now there are three different sized plates and three insert patterns, 6", 7" and 8". Don't worry, most wakeboard bindings will fit on most wakeboards you just may not be able to use every stance option on the wakeboard. In some cases you now have larger stance width options.
Please match your wakeboard bindings and boots on the Boot/Binding Plate Width (Chart 1) and Wakeboard Hole Pattern (Chart 2) charts below. Then use the Stance Options (Chart 3) to understand stance width available from your setup.
Chart 1 - Boots/Binding Plate Width
| Brand & Year | Boots/Binding Models | Binding Plate Width |
| Byerly 2010 and newer | All models | 6" Plate |
| Byerly 2009 | All models | 8" Plate |
| CWB 2012 and newer | All models | 6" Plate |
| CWB 2011 | All models except the Mobe | 6" Plate |
| CWB 2011 | Mobe | 8" Plate |
| CWB 2010 | All models except the Mobe | 6" Plate |
| CWB 2010 | Mobe | 8" Plate |
| CWB 2009 | Zeus, Answer, Faction, Vapor, Torq, Jr. Tyke, Women's Tiffany, Women's Ember, Women's Sage | 6" Plate |
| CWB 2009 | Deuce, Seven, Mobe, Comp, Women's Bliss | 8" Plate |
| CWB 2008 | Zeus, Answer, Faction, Women's Tiffany and Women's Ember | 6" Plate |
| CWB 2008 | Vapor, Torq, Seven, Deuce, Mobe, Comp, Women's Sage, Women's Bliss | 8" Plate |
| CWB 2007 and older | All models except Nova | 8" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2012 and newer | All Models | 6" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2011 | All models except the Frequency, Women's Allure, Youth Sprint | 6" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2011 | Frequency, Women's Allure, Youth Sprint | 8" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2010 | All models except the Frequency, Women's Allure, Youth Sprint | 6" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2010 | Frequency, Women's Allure, Youth Sprint | 8" Plate |
| Hyperlite 2009 and older | All models | 8" Plate |
| Liquid Force 2009 and newer | All models | 6" Plate |
| Liquid Force 2008 | All models | 7" Plate |
| Liquid Force 2007 and older | All models | 8" Plate |
| Ronix 2009 and newer | All models | 6" Plate |
| Ronix 2008 and older | All models | 8" Plate |
Chart 2 - Wakeboard Hole Pattern
| Brand & Year | Wakeboard Models | Hole Pattern |
| Byerly 2010 and newer | All models | 6" insert spread x4 |
| Byerly 2009 | All models | 8" insert spread x4 |
| CWB 2010 and newer | All models | 6" and 8" insert spread x3 |
| CWB 2009 | Absolute, Absolute Platinum, Transcend, Transcend Platium, Marius, Marius Platinum, Faction, Kink and Women's Saphire | 6" and 8" insert spread x3 |
| CWB 2009 | Pure, Faze, Sol, Jr. Faction, Jr. Surge, Jr. Charger, Women's Lotus, Women's Bella | 8" insert spread x4 |
| CWB 2008 | Absolute, Absolute Platinum, Transcend, Transcend Platium, Marius, Marius Platinum, Faction | 6" and 8" insert spread x3 |
| CWB 2008 | Kink, Pure, Faze, Sol, Jr. Faction, Jr. Surge, Jr. Charger, Women's Saphire, Women's Lotus, Women's Bella | 8" insert spread x4 |
| CWB 2007 and older | All models | 8" insert spread |
| Hyperlite 2012 and newer | All models except the Marek Nova, Murray Nova | 6" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2012 and newer | Marek Nova, Murray Nova | Strata Mounting System |
| Hyperlite 2012 and newer | Motive and Divine 109 & 119 | 8" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2011 | All models except the Marek Nova, Murray Nova, Forefront, B-Side, Tribute, State, Jade, Eden 125& 130, Divine 128& 134 | 6" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2011 | Marek Nova, Murray Nova | Strata Mounting System |
| Hyperlite 2011 | Forefront, B-Side, Tribute, State, Jade, Eden 125& 130, Divine 128& 134 | 7" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2011 | Motive 109 & 119 and Divine 109 & 119 | 8" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2010 | Marek Nova, Murray Nova | Strata Mounting System |
| Hyperlite 2010 | All models except the Marek Nova and Murray Nova | 6" insert spread x4 |
| Hyperlite 2009 and older | All models | 8" insert spread x4 |
| Liquid Force 2011 and newer | All models | 6" insert spread x3 |
| Liquid Force 2010 | All models except F.L.Y. series | 6" insert spread x3 |
| Liquid Force 2010 | F.L.Y. series | 6" insert spread x2 |
| Liquid Force 2010 | All models except F.L.Y. series | 6" insert spread x3 |
| Liquid Force 2009 | F.L.Y. series | 6" insert spread x2 |
| Liquid Force 2008 | All models | 7" insert spread x3 |
| Liquid Force 2007 and older | All models | 8" insert spread x4 |
| Ronix 2010 and newer | All models | 6" insert spread x4 |
| Ronix 2009 | All models | 7" insert spread x4 |
| Ronix 2008 and older | All models | 8" insert spread x4 |
Chart 3 - Stance Options
| 6" Board Insert Spread | 7" Board Insert Spread | 8" Board Spread | Strata Mounting System | |||
| 6" Binding Plate | All stance options | All stance options with extension tool
| Four stance options available
with extension tool | Sliding stance - Infinite Options | ||
| 7" Binding Plate | All stance options except the narrowest | All stance options | All stance options except the widest | Sliding stance - Infinite Options | ||
| 8" Binding Plate | One stance option Liquid Force | All stance options except the narrowest | All stance options | Sliding stance - Infinite Options |
After reading this, it should be as easy to understand as the Pythagorean Theorem. If you still have questions, please call our Customer Service toll free at 866.3861589. They are experts in both geometry and wake knowledge.
Wakeboard Insert Spread refers to the hole pattern on the wakeboard. It is the distance from any hole in the outer group of holes to the corresponding hole in the inner group for each boot mounting area (either Left or Right). For example, on any 2007 board, the outermost hole for mounting the left binding is eight inches from the leftmost/corresponding hole on the inside group. On a 2009 CWB wakeboard, the outermost hole for mounting the left binding is only six inches from the leftmost/corresponding hole on the inside group. See the image below.
Hyperlite Strata Mounting System - Provides Infinite Options
Why go to 6" wakeboard boot plates?
6” patterns are now standard on many bindings. 6” binding plates are lighter, stronger and have less torsional flex. The new 6" binding plates coupled with the old 8" hole patterns leave you with fewer stance options, but there is a solution. Keep reading.
You have 6” binding plates and a board with an 8” hole pattern. Are they compatible?
Yes, Liquid Force, CWB and Ronix have binding plate extenders that allow you the full range of stance options.
Where do I get mounting extenders?
Brand specific extenders allow you to fit your 6” binding plate into any stance option offered in an 8” insert spread. Vital information below:
| Brand | Extension Tool |
| Ronix | Purchase a Ronix Spacer Set for 6" boot plates. Extenders are included with 2009 boots except the Divide, Luxe and Halo |
| CWB | Purchase CWB Extendo Clamps for 6” boot plates |
| Liquid Force | Purchase Retrofit Angle Lock Kit for 6” boot plates |
| Hyperlite | Extensions not needed with Strata Mounting system |
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Wakeboards – How to Choose & Size Chart
Wakeboard Boots & Bindings – How to Choose
Wakeskates – How to Choose
Wakesurf Boards – How to Choose
Wakesurfing – Boat Setup / Safety
Wakeboard Vests / Life Jackets – How to Choose
Wakeboard Ropes & Handles – How to Choose
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