-- Freetour 2.0 - the 2024 CAST system thread - -

[waxman]

As a small dealer of Cast in the Great White North I can say I love the new system. All the fiddly bits of the old system are gone and the new interface is much better. I never understood the old pin toe sliding on from the from which in turn meant it could kick off from the front if there was ice and or the latch didn't click.
We were allocated one complete system (the purple pivot) and it sold in about 3 days, was much easier to mount than 1.0.
I also think the new system will work 1000x better with previously mounted skis as sometimes the stainless plate and post would not get or stay flat if the topsheet was not absolutely completely flat.

Interesting you guys were able to get "kits" as we were told the only option was complete sets.

[snoboy]

Mod kits, and 2nd ski kits were available for the few days that they were on the website, before it all sold out. So easy to mount.

I haven't added Dynafit inserts yet, but I know from past exploration that the toes do not overlap any holes. Not sure about the heels.

Unfortunately I have had an issue with my 2.0 setup last weekend. CAST was super gracious as usual, and had replacement parts at my door in under 5 days (this is with international shipping) with no questions. This might sound hard to believe but both of my touring toes broke in exactly the same manner, within 10' of each other on the skin track. I can't seem to post pics on TGR these days, but basically the left tech pin arm broke right across the hole where the pin is fixed. Non functional obviously, and I'm glad that I wasn't somewhere that I needed to walk out of. New protocol for me will be a close visual inspection before and after each transition... My theory is a slight worn tool producing an undersized hole leading to too much stress from the pin when it was inserted? Who knows yet.

Only about 8-10 fairly mellow walks on them before they failed.

[HukuTa_KydecHuk]

any news on these? issues? incompatibilities? failures?

[ASmileyFace]

All the pairs I got my hands on last year looked bombproof. Also, I heard direct from CAST that there will be a few Freetour 2.0 Upgrade kits for the Pivot 2.0 this season if you are so inclined.

[bearcub69]

pre orders started today
should start shipping oct 15

[NW_SKIER]

Kind of sucks there is no option to buy just the toe bases and tech toes to convert from 1.0 to 2.0

[L8APX]

Kind of sucks there is no option to buy just the toe bases and tech toes to convert from 1.0 to 2.0

Same

[FullStop]

Kind of sucks there is no option to buy just the toe bases and tech toes to convert from 1.0 to 2.0

Everything you need
https://casttouring.com/en-ca/collec...tour-2-0-parts

[FullStop]

Everything you need
https://casttouring.com/en-ca/collec...tour-2-0-parts

But it only saves you $5 CAD over the full upgrade kit (assuming you're reusing your existing risers)

[NW_SKIER]

I never saw those options somehow. Holy shit they're proud of that stuff.

[bearcub69]

But it only saves you $5 CAD over the full upgrade kit (assuming you're reusing your existing risers)

saves you 35 usd
they gotta make their money somehow

[halliday]

saves you 35 usd
they gotta make their money somehow

That's like $1000.00 Canadian.

[Bojangles Mgillicutty]

Well I just bought some. Curious if the pain of the weight, transitions, and risers will be balanced out by skiing pivots.

[waxman]

Well I just bought some. Curious if the pain of the weight, transitions, and risers will be balanced out by skiing pivots.

That's kind of the whole point, no?

[Bojangles Mgillicutty]

True but I don't know the answer until I climb up a couple hills with them on my feet

[bearcub69]

weight isn't that bad imo. sure there are lighter options but picking a good ski to put them on is part of the equation. I see (and personally had) CAST put on 2200g plus skis. sub 2000g but still at least 1700-1800g so you feel weight savings but can still ski them hard with a pivot. but the beauty is they don't weigh anymore than a normal pivot anymore so put them on whatever you want.
risers aren't too bad.. make sure you follow the mounting instructions for the risers/brake piece to make sure it works flawlessly.
transitions aren't terrible either and should be better with the 2.0.. lots of other systems have transitions where you're taking skis off as well.

[Bojangles Mgillicutty]

weight isn't that bad imo. sure there are lighter options but picking a good ski to put them on is part of the equation. I see (and personally had) CAST put on 2200g plus skis. sub 2000g but still at least 1700-1800g so you feel weight savings but can still ski them hard with a pivot. but the beauty is they don't weigh anymore than a normal pivot anymore so put them on whatever you want.
risers aren't too bad.. make sure you follow the mounting instructions for the risers/brake piece to make sure it works flawlessly.
transitions aren't terrible either and should be better with the 2.0.. lots of other systems have transitions where you're taking skis off as well.

Thanks good info. I'm putting them on 2 pairs, each about 2100g per ski. I don't fuck with mounts theyre going to the shop

[bearcub69]

try taking them to a shop that you know has mounted CAST before and don't be afraid to give them the tips from CAST

you'll also find a lot of people here advocate for mounting your own skis, myself included. it can feel a little intimidating at first but watch a few videos and you'll see its not too bad

[halliday]

CAST isn't any harder to mount than a pair of Pivots.

[bearcub69]

no, but the 1.0s at least had a sweet spot for swapping the toes.
the only 'tip' is with the brake/climbing aids. cast recommends setting the brake lock while you screw it in

[sf]

For those who bought the complete pre-assembeled package; did they include the original pedestals?

And if not; does the Pivot 2.0 toe fit on a Pivot 1.0 pedestal? I guess yes; but want to confirm

And can anyone confirm that 1.0 toes fit on CAST 2.0? There seems to be a n=1 that they don't, but he can't be the only one who bought upgrade kits and put old toes on it

[banzai]

Hmm I thought 1.0/2.0 toes compatability on cast v2 is a given, but now that you bring it up, it could be a classic Twain “its we know for sure that just aint so” moment. Might drop cast an email and report back.


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[FloridaSnow]

For those who bought the complete pre-assembeled package; did they include the original pedestals?

And if not; does the Pivot 2.0 toe fit on a Pivot 1.0 pedestal? I guess yes; but want to confirm

And can anyone confirm that 1.0 toes fit on CAST 2.0? There seems to be a n=1 that they don't, but he can't be the only one who bought upgrade kits and put old toes on it

nothing changed in the pivot 1.0 to 2.0 in the toes. Only the heels changed.

[sf]

Hmm I thought 1.0/2.0 toes compatability on cast v2 is a given, but now that you bring it up, it could be a classic Twain “its we know for sure that just aint so” moment. Might drop cast an email and report back.

Yeah, when I actually took the time to check the FAQ on their site it says it's compatible. At least it doesn't mention P1.0 vs P2.0, so I guess that means all 15s/18s. It seems the poster earlier in the thread is plain unlucky. As such; ordering a complete set should remove any chance of recieveing a dud.

nothing changed in the pivot 1.0 to 2.0 in the toes. Only the heels changed.

Copy.

I'll mail CAST about wether the P-pedestals are part of the package.

[swerve]

FYI, if you are just getting a second ski kit, it is $5 cheaper to just buy the brake lock/riser assembly and the toe baseplate separately than as the kit.