mo_writer

Bought these a few weeks ago and found they were too big for my boots (24 mp). I was going to try to modify them but ended up getting another pair of bindings that would work. $55 with standard shipping.

Thanks, teach - got a pair of bindings that work with my boots and will try to re-sell these.

Since I'm not having much luck finding bindings, I'm been trying to figure out if I can safely modify what I have. I finally figured out how I could add a metal plate to an old Burton binding to make it fit my boots, but I'm wondering if it will put too much torque on them and break the mounting disk or frame. I slid a piece of cardboard to show what I'm thinking of - here are pictures of the regular set-up and the modification. I weigh about 115 pounds and am 5' tall.

I sent you an e-mail about the race plates. Need them for smallish boots (about 24 mp).

I'll have to see what next year looks like. I have tentative plans to spend most of my winter holiday break (about three weeks) in Colorado. Probably wouldn't have much money left for riding the rest of the season!

Also qualified, but will be at a conference in St. Louis that weekend. This was my first year trying NASTAR, though, and I was the only person in my age group in Illinois. I'm sure I can qualify again next year if I want to go. My field never seems to have conferences in ski country - I'll have to try and fix that!

I miss Berthoud.:( I tried to get a ticket from someone on Denver Craigslist, but he suddenly decided he wasn't available to meet me. My stepfather and I ended up buying tickets from someone in the parking lot at Loveland for $20! He had a four-pack he couldn't use. My stepfather was sure they were bogus, but we took the risk, and they worked fine. Loveland also has a flex-four hour ticket - you can ride 10-2, for example, and get a partial refund on a full-price lift ticket. At Loveland, I did several runs off lift 4 with several inches of powder. The day was nearly a religious experience! But that was only after I got used to the ramp off lift 4 - it was the highest exit ramp I've ever seen. It was the only lift I used on the north side. Any of the lifts on the south side take you to good runs, but do NOT go on Keno or Forest Meadow because they lead to a long flat stretch. The blue runs off lift 1 are steep, but I enjoyed them. At A Basin, I like to go up the Lewanee Lift to the top and head to the left and then back under the lift on Dercum's Gulch. Go to the right before the Black Mountain Lodge to get back to the Lewanee lift. I haven't gotten to ride Montezuma Bowl since the last two years I went in June, and it was closed by then. I didn't particularly like riding at Winter Park since I ended up on some flat spots, and many of the runs were narrow. I'd rather go to Copper, which has some long wide blue runs. But if you go there, don't go to the green runs to the right - they are also flat. In the past, they have sold 4-packs but put them on a photo ID, so you can't buy those.

They look great but more than I should spend right now!

I'm looking at buying a pair of Burton rat trap bindings that are 10.5" long at the smallest setting. Can anyone tell me if a 23.5 or 24 mondo boot would fit these? I'm also wondering if a UPS Aigner is a good boot. There's a pair my size on eBay right now.[h=1][/h]

I've measured - my foot is actually 23.5 cm long, so 25 is probably too big.

Is this a good place for carving? I may have a chance to go up there in mid-March, though I don't know if I'll have hard boots yet. May just be riding with my freestyle gear.

UPDATE: I have boots now but still need a pair of bindings to fit them. The bindings need to adjust down to no larger than 9 1/2" from front the back. I'm just getting into carving and need boots and bindings to go with a Burton Amp 4.6 (three hole mounting). My soft boots are 24 mondo, but 24.5 might work. I wear a women's size 6 1/2 or 7. Will pay for shipping (Springfield, IL - yeah, I have to drive or fly to get to the hills).

Snopro or Hot bindings still available? Would I be able to put them on an older Burton (three hole mounting)? I'm also looking for boots, so I'll try to find your other listing.