Warden MNC 13 forward pressure with different boots

[Bluebird]

So I just picked up a pair of salomon mtn lab in a 27.5 (311 bsl). I also have a pair of xmax 275 (315 bsl). If I mount a pair of wardens do you think I can set the warden in the middle of the forward pressure adjustment and not have to play with the adjustment when I switch between boots on the same pair of skis? Its a pain the ass that the 27.5 in both boots isn't the same bsl. Anyone ever tried something like this?

[adrenalated]

No, you need to adjust the forward pressure to the boots to get the correct release characteristics. Period.

It takes like 15 seconds with a screwdriver or pozi, being lazy saves you nothing.

[galibier_numero_un]

^^^ what he said.

There's no reason to skip this step, and of equal (greater?) importance, you should take the time to verify the toe height.

Toe height setting takes a minute or two per ski (paper or business card as a feeler gauge), so the 15 seconds to set the forward pressure is a no-brainer.

Even if you were swapping from one 9523 boot to another, you should check toe height clearance.

Cheers,
Thom

[XXX-er]

I know guys that will just step into whatever binding without checking I know I wouldn't lend them my skis

I wonder how many times bindings have been broken by forcing a boot into the binding that was set for a smaller BSL??

[galibier_numero_un]

... I wonder how many times bindings have been broken by forcing a boot into the binding that was set for a smaller BSL??

... or tib/fib/ACL?

... Thom

[1000-oaks]

Or stripped Salomon toe wing adjustment after stepping into a binding that's adjusted for a boot with a slightly narrower toe. There's no way the adjustment mechanism could take that kind of spreading force. I suspect this is the cause for most "wing adjustment screw stripped" tales of woe.

[tenB]

Wardens don't have adjustable toe wings. Not sure it they have adjustable toe height with the MNC toe piece. Definitely adjust forward pressure.

[galibier_numero_un]

Yes, the Warden MNC 13 has adjustable toe height. It can accommodate a pair of Scarpa Maestrales which (from reports) require more upward adjustment than most ISO 9523 (AT) soles.

Cheers,
Thom