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Something broken? Not seeing it
Crack through the metal by a screw hole, i.e. halfway to this problem:Quote:
Originally Posted by Norseman
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Originally Posted by skiitsbetter
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Great question! Just purchased from truax on Gear Swap. I don't mean to smear the guy, since he probably had no idea the crack was there, but he probably knows how old they are.Quote:
Originally Posted by mall walker
Arrived broken? Sharks in the water
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Originally Posted by Norseman
Are there cracks on the other hole in front too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Toddball
The other toe has a crack in the same location (forward side of the right rear screw hole) that hasn't made it all the way down to the base of the binding. Don't see any other cracks.Quote:
Originally Posted by abraham
Toe #2
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Toe #1, from a more obvious angle
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Ok. Good to be reminded of that potential failure mode.
Let's get the tools out and party!Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
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How are folks feeling about the 2.0 after some longer term testing. Thinking about putting these on my 112 waist powder skis. Liking the idea of a lightweight binding with brakes. Other bindings I should be considering for small airs and fastish skiing? 6'0" 170lbs
I've got 2.5 pairs (one has radical toes) with plenty of use. Best bindings I even had. There is some side to side play on the lifters on my most well used pair (around 100 days) but I don't notice it and they've never flipped between modes on their own. The other two pairs are still tight.Quote:
Originally Posted by skialpy
I've run one pair with brakes. Those work too.
I've had the "unofficial" flat mode autorotate into downhill mode once in all those days, which is a far better track record than many bindings I've owned with an official flat mode. They ski better than older Verticals and Radicals (less wiggle in the heel). More like a Plum Guide without the ridiculous ramp angle.
I keep checking the toes for cracks, but they haven't appeared yet. .
I've successfully skied a pair of SSL 2.0s in the spring for 3+ years without issue. That being said, I'd lean towards something more like the ATK RT10 for mid-winter touring, especially if jumping cliffs is part of the equation. I'm a big fan of heel elasticity for safety reasons too.
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Anyone still ski these?
I've got 2 sets that get regular use. One set with leashes on a 124mm pow ski and a set with brakes on 99mm skis. Speed radical toes, Superlite 2.0 heels on top of B&D adjustment plates.Quote:
Originally Posted by MTPOW
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Originally Posted by MTPOW
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Yep. Have a pair mounted to BD Helio 105's. Very light setup for going uphill quickly and/or often. Ski well for what they are. Ramp angle doesn't bother me.</p>
I also still ski these but with B&D adjustment plates to fit Speed Radical heel mount pattern. I think it's still a solid option for a heel and has aged well. They ski very well - less lateral wiggle/play than a Speed Radical, still has adjustable lateral RV. For fat skis, definitely use a Speed Radical toe instead of the SSL toes. The SSL toes can develop cracks so they are best on skinny skis.