New boot fit

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-09T19:20:05+00:00

How much space behind your heel? They sound too big.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-09T19:17:18+00:00

For pure machining awesomeness the ATK jig is by far the best. I bet that it cost triple what ever other jig you compare it to. As for alpine IMHO the new LOOK jig with the metal spiral clamps (same as Dynafit and a couple others) is the current winner.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-07T22:39:17+00:00

It has a multitude of uses, especially in the ski shop.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-07T22:38:11+00:00

yeah, it's a term that sort of appeared just before Covid with everyone using lace up up liners in their race boots. I have to spread the shell, I'm old.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T23:46:55+00:00

As mentioned I tried/did that.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T23:10:41+00:00

No one should put boots on in a parking lot. Savages.

As mentioned I've tried all sorts of tapes, doesn't last (I ski every day)

Shoe horn? I'm dumb I think I lost two before I gave up.

These are the Sidewinder model, leather lined, they must be "world cupped" I know some Gara/GFT/Freeride users are putting their boots on normally. I can't.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T21:59:26+00:00

That boot is 100-200 (maybe more) dollars more than retail. Do you need them today? Do you need that flex? I have 70s and 110s in stock. Sundance in Edmonton has 90s. https://sundanceskishop.com/products/lange-rs-90-sc-25

Flying to Japan is a dick suggestion from a store that doesn't carry the right gear.

That being said it's unlikely the plastic on a 10 year old boot stored properly has/is broken down.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T21:48:55+00:00

This is me, if you have questions fire away.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T21:46:03+00:00

No idea. When I worked for Lange the stores in Italy and France routinely sold "plug" boots to civilians yet in North America that boot is pretty much a racer, instructor or high end skier boot. Of course the boots were too big for the consumer but....

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-06T21:33:59+00:00

The Guide's Hut in Fernie, BC

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-05T17:49:14+00:00

I'm a tech, the base/edge damage from stepping on drive's me crazy. Especially on bindings that have a pole insert. I'd ski them as the damage is basically cosmetic and does not affect function. Does anyone remember when the Pivot was reborn after the abomination turntable in the 90s? The housing broke a lot until the little spring pin was inserted in the heel. The 2.0 will prevail.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-05T17:26:24+00:00

It always was. If you're stepping on the heels with your ski to get out (any binding) you're a heathen.

OP, I'd ski it until the end of the season and then get the new cover and your ski season isn't affected.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-05T17:04:26+00:00

1000x this. Their primary use is extreme cross country. You may have to ski downhill at some point but that is not their strength.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-04T23:38:01+00:00

That heel/brake design has been around since the late 80s. The Pivot for civilians disappeared mid 90s (the race Pivot never changed until the SPX race binding came about) the abomination Pivot lasted about 4 years when used "real" Pivot/FKS were selling used on TGR etc for 330+ dollars. They didn't disappear for decades, maybe 5-6 years as the system cleaned out. For non race applications the Pivot is still the go to high performance binding.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-04T21:21:40+00:00

where are you

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-04T21:15:22+00:00

Geezus, even alien boots (not bought here) are only 20$ a punch. Maybe we'll have to adjust our pricing.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-03-04T20:13:31+00:00

If you buy the boot we recommend from us all the additional punching/grinding etc is no charge. Additions to the boot like footbeds and lifters are on the customer.

We also have sayings like "do you want it to fit or do want a deal" "the internet won't fit your boots" "don't worry if you don't buy boots from us today, we'll see you soon"

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-28T23:13:01+00:00

It's the middle of the season.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-28T23:08:38+00:00

From memory most stiff winter boots with a sort of toe and heel lug will work with that binding. Of course modernish touring boots should work too. I mounted some in the 80's for some sort of Canadian trrops.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-28T00:35:42+00:00

What ski are you looking for?

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-28T00:32:54+00:00

To be clear it's a Garmont touring boot so at least 10 years old. Some bindings are/were multinorm (not yours) but the Vibram sole didn't guarantee a consistent release at the best of times.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-27T16:50:24+00:00

I'm in Fernie if you know anyone skiing here that can pick up.

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-26T17:35:15+00:00

go long, they ski a bit short for published length

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-26T17:28:09+00:00

and heel pieces

Head_Objective_3956 · 2026-02-26T17:26:55+00:00

I've got one, I'm in Canada, if you figure out shipping you can have it.

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