O'Brien Summit Front Waterski Binding - Men's 712 - 2027The 2027 O'Brien Summit Front Waterski Binding combines a flexible, conforming fit with a higher cuff for advancing skiers. Separate heel-liner and overlay layers allow the binding to wrap around the foot, while dual lace zones provide targeted adjustment. This front binding fits men's shoe sizes 712 and women's sizes 8.513.5.Best For Advancing waterskiers: A higher cuff provides added support and performance.; Conforming fit: Separate heel-liner and overlay layers allow flexible adjustment around the foot.; Targeted tightening: Dual lace zones let skiers refine separate areas of the fit.; Men's 712 / women's 8.513.5: This listing covers the front binding in this size range only.; Fit & Skiing SupportThe Summit separates its heel liner from the overlay rather than combining them into one thicker layer. This gives the skier two thinner layers to tighten, creating a more flexible fit that better conforms to the foot.A higher cuff adds support for skiers developing their performance. Dual lace zones provide targeted fit adjustment, while the open-toe design accommodates the published shoe-size range.Liner & Plate ConstructionThe Summit features a Flex-Fit liner and a neoprene rear cuff flex panel as part of its flexible fit design. A fiberglass-reinforced nylon polymer plate forms the binding's mounting foundation.Features Front binding: Designed for the front-foot position on a waterski.; Separate heel liner and overlay: Two thinner layers provide a flexible, better-conforming fit.; Higher cuff: Provides additional support for advancing skiers.; Dual lace zones: Allow targeted fit adjustment.; Open-toe design: Accommodates men's 712 and women's 8.513.5 shoe sizes.; Flex-Fit liner: Incorporated into the Summit's fit system.; Neoprene rear cuff flex panel: Adds flexibility at the rear cuff.; Fiberglass-reinforced nylon polymer plate: Forms the binding's mounting base.; Specifications & Size GuideSpecificationDetailsBinding PositionFrontMen's Shoe Size712Women's Shoe Size8.513.5Toe DesignOpen toeAdjustmentDual lace zonesLinerFlex-FitRear Cuff PanelNeoprene flex panelPlate MaterialFiberglass-reinforced nylon polymerSize guidance follows O'Brien's published recommendations. Verify the mounting pattern matches your waterski before ordering.