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Anyone set on using inserts could have a machine shop drill the 1/4" toe holes so they'd be positioned perfectly, they'd probably want $50 or so. If they use an end mill, they could "erase" existing ski screw holes. A vertical mill is substantially more accurate than a jig and a hand drill.
They just have to be careful to not crush the ski in the vise, and shim one end of the vise equally if the ski has a lot of sidecut to make sure it's clamped squarely.
Hey folks, just an update here since there's been some previous discussion on it. We are now offering a specific fixed GripWalk AFD for this season. They are in stock on the site. cheers
As far as inserts go, we usually recommend(and use) heli coils. They tend to be much less prone to failure than QK/BF inserts but that's just our preference.
Anyone know if the Freetour Upgrade Second Ski Kit for $100 is a pair of parts, or just enough to do one ski? Must be a pair, but the photos only show parts for one ski.
It's a pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1000-oaks
And awesome on the gripwalk AFDs! Gonna pick up a set.
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Anyone have input on how to swap the new GripWalk AFD on some older WTR AFD Look P18s (with the CAST toe)? I ordered a set from CAST, and it appears that I have to drill out a rivet on the old WTR plate (on the CAST toe). If that’s the case, how do I secure the new GW AFD (...to the CAST toe)?
Thought I’d ask before screwing these up with a drill.
Thanks
are you swapping the AFD on the CAST toe or a Look toe?
Good catch. The CAST toe.
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If it's this design, you need to talk to Look.
Nope. It’s the latest CAST system with the purple tech toes.
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Jong question here...
Does the upgrade kit work with any pivot 18s toes or are they cast specific?
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the current kit ONLY works with pivot 18 toes. you have to replace the toe pedestal with the CAST replacement that is compatible with the studs that are mounted to the ski.
https://casttouring.com/pages/freeto...e-instructions
Never mind. It was an Alan screw after all. It had some dirt in it and in the shitty light I mistook it for a rivet. Feel like a dumbass. Please disregard.
Changes out in 30 seconds...fml.
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Thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by jackattack
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Website says "sold out" of toe mods for boots. Is this something they stopped doing or something they will resume later. Would like to know so that if I can't send them my boots I can start looking for a new pair with tech fittings.
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Did you try to contact them? They have been very responsive via email in the past.
I believe Lars Is trying to get away from boot mods because so many companies make good boots with tech toes and walk modes. If you want to convert and older boot, email or call Lars, he might be able to help/point you in the correct direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
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I emailed them a couple weeks back, they are waiting for more tech fittings. Hopefully early October. They said the product will go back up for sale when the pieces arrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
We will have parts in 1st week of October and will be doing conversions starting the 15th, we should have our new website updated within the next few weeks to accept orders.
Feel free to pass this along to TGR community, we have a hard time keeping up with everything going on there.
Thanks,
Lars
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PSA they dropped the price to ~$350 for a new setup.
I’m going to pounce on a pair. Been needing to mount my Lhasas.
Anyone know if you can order the already modded bindings through them, or have to send in your own?
I was at work and couldn't look it up, here's the answer to my above question:
"The Freetour is an aftermarket upgrade that adds touring capabilities to bindings that LOOK like the ones pictured and utilize a PIVOTing heel piece to provide a release value range of 8-18. Installing the kit requires swapping out the lower portion of the alpine toe pieces. This is a simple procedure detailed in the tutorial video as well as the mounting instructions. If you do not feel comfortable performing the conversion, we will gladly convert your bindings for you. Just mark the option at checkout and send them to our shop address."
This might have already been covered in here, but I haven't been able to find it. I just want to confirm the list of bindings that'll work with the (current generation) cast conversion. It looks like its:
Look P18
Rossi FKS 180
Rossi FKS 185
Rossi FKS 155
That seem right?
Yes, any of the Look (and Rossi) style pivot toes with the tower should be able to be converted. Can Lars if you have any doubts. I’ve seen a few pairs of FKS 155s converted for teenagers.Quote:
Originally Posted by toast2266
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Px 15 race toes work but you need a pivot heel
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Would the PX15 heel work with the OG rubber band break holder? I think the level of the new tow tower doesn’t change the overall height of the binding, so shouldn’t the heel not matter with the screwed in touring riser?Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
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The PX toes will work the heels would not be compatible with our brake retainer which is designed for the pivot heel. Any pivot heel would work with those toes though, 12,14 or 18
You could use rubber bands to hold up the px brakes but you would probably need to remove them to fit the heel pad with climbing bails. I would recommend going with pivot heels if you can find some
^^^ says Lars
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Right on. Thanks guys. Just gotta keep my eyes on gear swap (P18's go fast!)
so the long term reports on these things seem like they are gtg, simple, and robust. need to get boots first. then these, then be f'n done with ski gear. hope...
Just placed the order.
Very expensive really. I just ordered new 2020 skis for less then the cast system and that doesn’t even include bindings.
Plus I need to use 18 din bindings which is ridiculous over kill.
But I want to charge the resort on powder days then go for quick side country hits in the afternoon. I don’t want to have change my skis and I don’t want to charge the resort on tech bindings. And I don’t want to use dukes etc.
so Cast it is.
Funny on their website their slogan is Enlightening, it is the most Enheavying setup. Haha
But I stoked to see how it works. Great idea in theory.
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You found new 2020 skis for less than $355?
Anyways, looks like they've got some backorder issues so I won't be getting mine till November 1st it'd seem. Not like I'll be skiing before then.
Want to give these a try.
Anyone with a used set for sale -mounted or unmounted with skis (size 25.5, 295bsl) in the BC/WA area? Pm me
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Trigger pulled on a set, stoked
Word^^^ #metoo
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Spoke with Lars this morning he said there has been a delay in some of their components being shipped to them they're hoping to have the parts expedited and think they will be shipping freetour binding whatever you call it middle of next week.
I'm hope this is the case as they also have my boots but we will just have to wait and see.
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Mine were apparently shipped last week. Should be here Thursday.
Did you get an email with a tracking number already?Quote:
Originally Posted by nyskirat
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Yep! I ordered them back on 9/24Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
Have you heard anything about delivery in yours?Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
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They arrived in the mail today. Looking sweet. Love the purple toe
I have notQuote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
Just curious, what company did they ship through?Quote:
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