J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by bandit

ise wrote:

some misunderstanding here I think :D

All Garmont touring boots have walk modes, it breaks the flex between the upper and lower parts of the boot. Some also have an adjustable forward lean which I find about impossible to engage personally and I know some others find the same. They also have an extra notch on the cuff buckles for walking. Obviously for touring by walking we mean climbing or ascending on skins.

Additionally to help walking you've the vibram mountaineering soles which are on a rocker, ie a a slight curve to help walking. That's a common feature with rigid general mountaineering boots.

All of which makes them 100% more practical to walk around in than normal ski boots.

:D Ah, thanks, now that makes sense. I am relieved to see that I have not lost all of my marbles...yet. Must buy a pair next time round, reads like a much better sort of boot for skiing, and getting to and from skiing! I think a rocker type sole is pretty common on stiffer hiking boots as well.

ellistine wrote:I'm booked up for what I assumed was just glacier skiing in Tignes this November. Looking at various articles on the net it seems that Tignes infact opens for it's winter season on the 1st of October.

Does anybody know how much of the area might we expect to be open in mid November?

It's funny, I was content with just skiing on the glacier, now I want to ski to the hotel door!

we're actually staying in Tignes Les Boisses

Are you going on the Atomic Boot Camp by any chance :-)

ise wrote:

Like most ski-mountaineering boots they've also got rocker soles. In fact most rigid mountaineering boots are the same otherwise the lack of flex is just too much when you're walking.

I was sure that I had read about the Megaride having a walk mode, how inconvenient, not having that function in a touring boot :shock:

ise wrote:

OCS = Obsessive-compulsive syndrome ? :D

If that works for you why not :D

ise wrote:
I'd not thought about grit transfer to the binding but stamping round in some snow ought to fix that shouldn't it?

It offers no guarantee of success though.

ise wrote:
Still, even anecdotally do you know anyone where the wear at toe and heel has become so bad that the binding won't compensate?

It's about more than the wear on the boot. It's also the effect on the friction or glide plate under the forefoot area of the boot. No I don't know of any "wear related" incidents. Anecdotally, I have worn completely awful worn out hire boots which were loose in the binding.

ise wrote:
My soles are interchangeable on the Endorphins, the Megrides aren't but I'll bet the boot is knackered before the the sole is.

Your Megarides have a cleated boot sole, so walking should be easier than with an Alpine DIN sole. Additionally as you are using a pin binding with the Megarides, your kit is far less susceptible to the issues raised on this thread :D
When the time comes, I suppose you could resole the Megarides with an old truck retread :wink:

ise wrote:Isn't that a bit like elephant repellent (below)? In what way do they work? I can see some wear and tear is prevented but would have definitely been a problem?

Since you ask.....

They work by providing a temporary non slippery boot sole surface on which to walk.

They work by preventing endless amounts of grit and dirt from being ground into the sole of the boot chewing up the smooth plastic. That grit then being transferred onto the binding, also plastic, wrecking 2 smooth sufaces, which will create friction and slow down binding release.
No, I don't have any research papers showing the effects, it's OCS (just in case you wanted a linky)
:D
Anyway, it's all right for you, your boots have replaceable soles :lol:

This is what I was thinking of.......

http://www.snowandrock.com/shop/activity/ski/accessories/tools_and_accessories/products/SEI0003.htm

They do work, and if you buy some, remember to take a waterproof bag to store them in whilst you ski, since they get grubby with the walking :D

There are sole protectors called Cat Tracks (or something similar)available. UK ski shops sell them. I used to use them, but always found it fiddly getting them on and off the soles. If your boots have replaceable heel and toe pieces, you may want to consider asking your boot seller to get you a replacement set.

ise wrote:
I'm waiting for them to hand me a pair to go try when we get some snow :D

Zermatt, though closed today, will usually be open.
Though there may be a slight shortage of deep powder off-piste :D

Protection for boots Started by User in Ski Hardware, 17 Replies
ise wrote: Like most ski-mountaineering boots they've also got rocker soles. In fact most rigid mountaineering boots are the same otherwise the lack of flex is just too much when you're walking. I was sure that I had read about the Megaride having a walk mode, how inconvenient, not having that function in a touring boot :shock:

Ski construction Started by User in Ski Chatter, 6 Replies
ise wrote: I'm waiting for them to hand me a pair to go try when we get some snow :D Zermatt, though closed today, will usually be open. Though there may be a slight shortage of deep powder off-piste :D

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