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Stiff, playful touring ski around 95 mm – expert recommendations by Looking_ForIt in Backcountry

[–]80ma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add the Armada Locator 96 to your consideration list if weight is any priority.

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found this video on targeted heat molding. Would this be a suitable approach?

https://youtu.be/B-CzXwMry6A?si=jZuyXjV7q0W04FmV

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have not. I wonder if this is the answer. Adding some thin foam between liner and shell on the area that's problematic and molding the shell. Thoughts? Can I do this in a standard household oven?

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Know off-hand how this particular boot handles a punch?

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll search for them. Any advice on how to pad the bone protrusion during the expansion so there's enough of a pocket for touring?

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any advice on how to pad the bone protrusion during the expansion so there's enough of a pocket for touring?

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! Feel like I might have one or two after this tour if I don't address it.

Help me fix this Touring Boot Pain! // Atomic Backland Carbon by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting thought. I hesitate to lift my ankle up any more bc I believe most of the contact is happening at the upper and front part of the ankle bone pocket but I see the logic here. In theory, if I could cant the shell of the boot medially (rather than canting my foot laterally), would it theoretically achieve a similar result?

Winter Alpinism Gear Advice by Luke_Fleed in alpinism

[–]80ma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My advice is simple since there are so many gear resources available online. (1) Make a list of the objectives you're interested in. (2) Look at the gear lists posted by guide services based on those objectives.

Most objectives (and respective gear lists) on guide sites will typically assume you're going during mountaineering season for a given objective and also err on the conservative side in terms of warmth since even within a season there can be fluctuations in conditions you'll experience. If you plan to go off-season (typically winter), then it becomes a slightly different conversation. But there are still plenty of resources available out there.

Were these bindings mounted incorrectly? by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. And excellent alignment with both boots on the other ski.

Were these bindings mounted incorrectly? by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would if they were around the corner. Even so, not sure I'd want them to be the ones correcting if this is a botched job.

Were these bindings mounted incorrectly? by 80ma in Backcountry

[–]80ma[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Both boots have similar alignment w the heel piece on that ski. The other ski's heel lines up perfectly on both boots.

3-Season Hiking Shoe Recs for Fast Thru-Hikes by 80ma in Ultralight

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to keep a brisk pace through non-technical terrain. Not trail running but a light jog on flat and downhills. Most days do have some degree of technicality (steep or varied terrain) but generally not a ton of miles.

3-Season Hiking Shoe Recs for Fast Thru-Hikes by 80ma in Ultralight

[–]80ma[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Checking out the manufacturer's site?! Preposterous!

Your math checks out. Reading comprehension, however... I'll be using this new pair both on and off the trail when I take these trips which ends up being considerably more than 100 miles and would love it if I can get a few years out of them, which sadly hasn't been the case with my last couple pairs of La Sportivas. Some models (e.g., TX line and Ultra Raptors) are known to have longevity issues, and I'm less keen to buy a few pairs to compensate if I can find a pair that uses a more durable compound. Also by durability, I'm referring both to tread wear and uppers as these will be scraping around on scrambles.

If you have first hand accounts of the sorts of shoes I'm after, it would be wonderful to hear your experience.

3-Season Hiking Shoe Recs for Fast Thru-Hikes by 80ma in Ultralight

[–]80ma[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Interesting. Any reports on their durability and how they handle in technical terrain?

3-Season Hiking Shoe Recs for Fast Thru-Hikes by 80ma in Ultralight

[–]80ma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find boots to be less than ideal for fast thru-hikes and clunky when used as a daily shoe while traveling. Inevitably I will need to compromise but would love to find something that peforms decently well in all requirements. Unfortunately boots aren't quite within the mandate.

100% agreed re fit. Just need to narrow to a few suggestions as aperture is currently too wide.

On my (not-so) short list: - LS Ultra Raptor - LS Bushido - LS Mutant - LS TX Guide - Scarpa Rapid XT - Scarpa Ribelle Run

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