Re: [austin.timm] Mountaineering Ski Bindings
Report this Post
Average:
(0 ratings)
I've written off AT as a solution to the approach problem. I have a pair of lightweight AT skis mounted with Freerides that accept both my Scarpa Alphas and Vasque M-Finity boots. The problem I encounter is that when I skin moderate approaches (5 miles) over rolling to low angle terrain, the non-flexing sole of my climbing boots causes heel lift and foot pain that destroys my feet by the time I reach the climb. Granted I haven't tried AT bindings that boast an ergo pivot point (ie: Silvretta 500), but I just cant imagine a boot without flex being comfortable in a skin or kick and guide scenario.
The setup I'm now working towards is a Karhu XCD GT w/ 3 pin cable bindings and Garmont Excursion boots (for approaches that require steeper climbs/descents) or Alpina BC 1575s (for approaches over rolling terrain). In my pack I'll carry my Vasque M-Finity boots.
(This post was edited by jhattan on Mar 2, 2008, 5:27 AM)
