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That's actually a very good point, one that I and others probably overlooked when initially converting to NTN with Scarpa boots. Helps explain the challenges of those first days, apparently not just the bindings.Quote:
Originally Posted by bodywhomper
Thanks Danno for clearing up my mess.
Hmm, freeheel might be on a little uptick, saw a lot more of you freaks at the hill this winter.
Party On
Well shit; if every body's doing it, I quit.
Here are a couple more reviews of the new TX Pro:
Telemark-Pyrenees
https://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/sc...jyI51VhP6QuXbK
Voile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymJk0hO1IM
Something I wish Dostie had included in his informative review video is a discussion of what bindings he tried & what activity level(s).
My TX comps always felt soft to me (my resort boots are Evo WC’s), and on my stiffer/wider skis I could feel the boot shell flexing torsionally in the region between the heel and bellows — so that carbon reinforced zone in the new tx pro is just what I’m looking for.
yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by dschane
I always see more tele skiers in-bounds early and late season.
Thx. And I stand corrected. I know of two who have complained online that Lynx felt too loose or soft. I have a relatively small data set of ~15-20 others who would strongly disagree with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by scharny
WTF has been going on over here?
Not much. Just debating the end of telemark skiing and discussing gear minutia. You know, the usual.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Tim
As you should
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New boots = return tele for at least one full season. Gotta support those who are still investing in the tele community.
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Good gracious! Mr. Peabody and the wayback machine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Tim
You just gave them a 5 month loan? For Tele boots?Quote:
Originally Posted by BeHuWe
I believe you pay when they are shipped.
No, I just put my name on the pre-order list. Funds exchange when product is availableQuote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
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I also pre-ordered at the closest tele shop to where I live. There's some genuine concern about supply of boots for next year. It's a guessing game on how big the wave of new orders will be for the new boot
Customer pre-orders can help scarpa understand the demand if communication is good between retailers, reps, and scarpa.
these are telemarkers, they usually communicate in grunts to find out if anyone brought a spare lighter
OK, I feel better now that the telemark nation and free heel willies are not really fleecing the true core ski contingent of the globe.
Mine is blue Btw, don't bogart it.
And as telemarkers most are still on t-race boot with g3 targasQuote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
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I need walk mode. T1 and axls, among many others in the quiv, but my go to. Let's out the bastids. I want to know who the duckbutts are. Bring out your dead!
And nobody reading this will tell me to fuck off
cuz they have all done it
They'll just offer you a toke. And we gave up on lighters when edibles became so widespread. And legal!Quote:
Originally Posted by XXX-er
[ETA: and then we'll resume complaining about boots.]
Duckbill rider checking in. I bought new T4s this year for my cross country set up after the old leathers exploded 3 miles from the trailhead. I couldn't find a light boot that was nearly as comfortable. These compliment my 4 buckle T1s and green veggie oil T2s. The T1s only see action with the 189 cm Gotamas and are in great condition. The T2s are starting to get the rocker bottom like the blue ones before them. I'd love some new to me T2s in 28 as more folks graduate to NTN. Please let me know if your's need a new home.Quote:
Originally Posted by MakersTeleMark
Duckbutt rider but I've been using a TX-Pro/Maestrale hybrid in order to cobble together something I'd consider acceptable walk mode. Lynx/OutlawX for the quiver with inserts so I'll probably snag a pair of the new Bandits for resort riding.
over the past few years that i've used outlaw x's, i've had a couple prereleases, which I have mitigated using that teflon tape (aka "shim tape") that 22designs sells to go on the top sheet under the "slide block." except, this does not seem to always work on my bibby's.
I still occasionally release from my bibbys. It's always in chunky/heavy deeper powder and i'm usually carrying some speed. I believe what's happening is that the front of the ski is flexing to the point where the slide block is not hitting the teflon tape when my foot is flat, I am therefore not getting the spacer gap and adequate forward spring pressure, and I am stepping out of the binding. i'm running red springs turned up to line #5 on those skis. anybody else gone through this? What am I doing wrong? should I add more tape?
Anyone want some 'you pay shipping' old shitty tele skis, predrilled for 7tm. 183 atomic janak:
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I'm possibly thinking of switching over to an ntn setup i found, so will post what ive got if potentially anyone wanted to make me an offer on what i've got now. Located in Fernie BC but could meet up anywhere in kootenays or alberta, maybe montana
scarpa t-race 28 with intuition wrap, these are kinda bagged and some floppy buckles but could def still get a couple seasons out of them
192 salomon rocker2 122's with g3 enzo tour. in good shape, super fun!
186 volkl confession with axl. a little rough, not even any bad core shots they still run awesome. tele sooo good
188 RMU apostle older generation no bindings, i was going to mount with axls when the volkls were done
not willing to sell any bindings separate for now
btw the 2 best ever tele skis I've had, faction royales and volkl confessions, stiff, flatish underfoot with low rise tip and tail rocker. winning combo for the most giant sweet-spot
I'm sorry for giving up on duckbill but I think maybe what I need. I want more precise bindings for alpine style charging and tricks
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Trying out Zipfit Sidewinders (with 5 extra tubes of cork) to make my ntn setup work. Hopefully the carpet test translates to real skiing because I was amazed at how much of a difference the liners made for keeping my heel locked down
Have you also skied scarpas NTN offerings? If so which ones felt like they have more width in the forefoot between Crispi and scarpa.Quote:
Originally Posted by McShortyShorts
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I have both Crispi World cups and Scarpa TX Pro, the Scarpas feel wider in the forefoot and overall more plush to me. I really like both though, although I was on alpine 80% of last season. Gotta get back to tele this year
I've skied both the Crispi WCs and Scarpa TX comps: the scraps definitely have more toe box room. I've got very tender, mis-shaped toes, and had to give up on the Crispis after 1 day.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeHuWe
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Originally Posted by rightcoast
Thanks for the responses!Quote:
Originally Posted by PB
I was skiing the tx comp since I had the ability to actually try them before i purchased. But since im back on tele’s for the foreseeable future I’ve become more Crispi curious. But I have caveman feet (108mm) forefoot width and I really don’t want to do work to these boots for a fit.
Already pre ordered the tx pro, but might try Crispi and just have a demo for the tele curious out there.
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Don't be tempted to punch out the Crispi toe box if it's too tight. While I know one person who managed to do it successfully, I know many more, including myself, who ruined the bellows by doing so.
Still rocking the ducks.
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I just don't ski enough to justify a whole new setup......
Though, I could use some new liners. My current (read: original) have a seam that runs right over my toe next to my big toe and on every turn it crushes the tip of my toe. It's bearable when touring so I haven't bothered to change. But I skied Mammoth (first resort day in years) after that May storm and by the end of the day my toes hurt so effing bad I could barely walk after.
I think new liners will help a lot with your problem ^^^
The new powder article describes a new tx comp coming out in 2025: https://www.powder.com/gear-guide/re...1sFgSXCuLieVVA
This \/ \/ is still a problem for me, prereleasing from outlaw x’s on my bigger boards (bibby’s) on deeper Tahoe conditions. Anybody have a solution that’s worked?
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Originally Posted by bodywhomper
Have you contacted 22D and asked them? I had trouble stepping in to my Outlaw Xs and they sent me the tiny washer/spacers to install, which helped immensely. They told me to eventually ditch them; I'm guessing that the spring stretches ever so slightly, making them unnecessary. And maybe that slight stretch makes some setups prone to prereleasing?