STH2 WTR/MNC Question - Grip Walk Compatability

[BCR]

Sorry if already asked, I searched and can't find.

Read elsewhere on the interwebs that STH2 13 WTR was recently deemed able to be used with Grip Walk soles - which I believe is what I have on my Technica Cochises. I bought a couple pairs of STH2 16 MNC because I thought that I needed MNC for the Cochise. I definitely don't need the high DIN, I'm at the bottom of the range.

Any info or is there a weight advantage to trading down to the 13 WTR? Haven't mounted them yet and could flip for cheaper 13s.

TIA

[stuntmanbo]

The delta is different between the MN and the WTR, by memory 2mm higher on the WTR, I prefer higher deltas like most euro skiers so I stick to the WTR version.

But it shouldn’t be a night and day difference by any means.

[N1CK.]

Yes, grip walk boots like the Cochise will work with WTR bindings like the STH2.
I couldn't say if you'd see any significant weight savings.

[singlesline]

I have sets of both 13 and 16 wtr sitting on the shelf--the 16s definitely feel like they have a heavier heel piece (more metal), but I can throw them on a scale if you want.

That said, I wouldn't bother swapping between them for alpine skis. If your preferred DIN is in the range of both bindings, just use what you've got.

[BCR]

I have sets of both 13 and 16 wtr sitting on the shelf--the 16s definitely feel like they have a heavier heel piece (more metal), but I can throw them on a scale if you want.

That said, I wouldn't bother swapping between them for alpine skis. If your preferred DIN is in the range of both bindings, just use what you've got.

Fair enough, just bummed because I could have had WTRs for a lot less when I bought them but it was said that it wouldn't work with my boot at the time. They are going on narrower East Coast skis and non-touring powder sticks, so a little weight won't matter much. Was on much older, perfectly fine but non-indemnified binders, but developed a knee issue last year and was paranoid that the universe was telling me to modernize before I messed up and had an even bigger issue.

Thanks for the feedback, will mount them up.

[singlesline]

I threw them on the scale and there was less difference than I thought. Both are WTR, but I doubt the MNC weights are very different.

STH2 13:
Toe: 393g
Heel + Track: 580g
100mm Brake: 166g
Total: 1139g

STH2 16
Toe: 445g
Heel + Track: 603g
100mm Brake: 166g
Total: 1214g

So only a 75g per foot difference.

[BCR]

Appreciate that - so not worried about the weight. Just that the 16 MNCs were about $75 or $100 more than the 13 WTRs at the time I bought them. Oh well, not my most fiscally irresponsible thing this year (see trip reports forum - ha ha...) Thanks again singlesline and everyone

[singlesline]

Appreciate that - so not worried about the weight. Just that the 16 MNCs were about $75 or $100 more than the 13 WTRs at the time I bought them. Oh well, not my most fiscally irresponsible thing this year (see trip reports forum - ha ha...) Thanks again singlesline and everyone

Don't worry--I overpaid for this used set of 16 WTRs despite having the 13s on the shelf simply because I wanted them in blue to match my custom order praxis topsheets...

and then I had to buy new brakes too because the only blue ones I could find came with 90mms