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Thanks @Coreya d @Wolf I found the thread and saw @teach’s recommendation for Skiskootys. Can’t seem to post the link but if you search “Skiskootys” you’ll find it. I decided to get a pair. Love the idea of the front boot pouch. Hadn’t thought of that. Thanks again.

How much? Are these adult small? or kids bindings? If adult small, I am interested.

Timely post. I replace my pads before they get worn down to the metal but I’m thinking there must be a way to protect the plastic from wearing down too fast. I recall a while back someone said they used Shoe Goo or some other sort of rubbery glue on the pads. While it only lasted a day or so, it kept the wear down and also served to prevent slipping (the red plastic pads don’t grip as well as the rubber on standard (non Fintech/Intec) heels). Any tips appreciated on this hack! I’ll be riding 6 days at Steamboat in Feb and it’s about a 2 block walk from the condo to the slopes so looking for a solution. Not sure if the Cat Traks would fit a Deeluxe hard boot as they seem to be made for ski boots? https://www.rei.com/product/435109/seirus-cat-tracks

My Ride Yukon 172W is 9/8/9 and ideal for the tight trails I frequent in the northeast. I haven’t found any downsides other than wishing the nose was a bit decambered like my Donek, which cuts through chop much better. I’m no speed demon either so more turns to keep speed in check suits me just fine. I don’t find it squirrelly in a straight line either.

!! Mood has been gotten into.

Howdy, heading to Whistler for Sunday Feb 6 for 6 days. Never been and was looking for some guidance on which trails are best suited for blue groomer carving? While I plan to mix it up a bit terrain-wise with the family, any advance intel would save me some time locating the better carving runs when I have time to myself. Thanks!

Interesting concept. Not really an issue for those of us that run steep angles, but for softbooters that don’t..especially those whose knees are, ahem, of certain age… https://shiftygearco.com/

Welcome! I second the advice to get dedicated snowboard hard boots. I’d also suggest instead of switching to skis when the cord is gone, try an all Mtn board for the afternoons. I run TD3 SW’s on my Donek for morning runs, then switch to a Ride with F2’s when bumps start to form. If you decide to get new equipment I highly recommend Intec/Fintech step ins. A bit more $$ than traditional bindings but bending down to touch my toes was never a strength of mine.. Lots of experienced riders here that can give you guidance. Keep us posted on what you you decide.

A little late to this thread but it’s great to see how this small but special community rallied to @Ekuhn ‘s cause. Congrats on the set up, looks great and you seemed like you were having a good time! Glad you have some snow. Down here in NJ no such luck!

A little late to this thread but in NEPA, Elk is the better choice. It’s far enough away from NY and Philly areas that it doesn’t get as much traffic as the Pocono resorts. It’s about an hour further north than Camelback. It’s old school in a good way, relaxed vibe, nice layout. Susquehanna and Lower Tunkhannock are wide and nicely pitched. Also middle section of Delaware is good. The Tioga run down to Lower Tunkhannok has curves and banks that are just right for some long wide sweepers. I’ve only come across one other hardbooter there. FwIW, tends to be more skiers there than boarders.

Seasoned skier comes up to me and says “You were ripping some nice turns! I feel it! I FEEL it!”

As others have said, Casper chair is a good bet. Sundog is a nice shot alongside the chair. Easy Does It has a nice bowl or gully vibe to it so you really feel like you’re surfing the mountain. +1 on Targhee, too.

Thanks for sharing this article. Learned a few things I didn’t know about him.

@Colozeus if I could ride like you one day I’d die a happy man. Smooth and stylish, seemingly effortless. A pleasure to watch out of curiosity what was the pitch of that slope? I assume it was a modest blue but down-slope camera perspectives often create the illusion of a flatter slope than it really is.

Friendly local skier on the lift ride up looks down at my boots then at my board, back at the boots. Pauses, then says “you appear to be, uh ...confused...as to your preferred method of travel.” Me thinks it was he who was confused but we had a nice chat nonetheless.

Got my F2 titaniums a few weeks ago and got my first runs on them this past weekend. Have to say, they were easy to set up and a dream to get in and out of. I especially like how the toe bail is always there for you in the upright position. The heel click in also also felt more binary than with the TD3 ‘s. I wasn’t sure about running an inward front cant but tried it out since they came that way and felt some marginal improvement in centering my weight. Not giving up on my TDs for my other board but hard to beat the F2’s for the price for sure.

As an NJ resident and ice coaster I agree that northeast can’t hold a wax candle to the west. But if it’s your backyard you have to make the most of what’s there. Pico In VT is tough to beat. Wide blues, decent elevation, zero crowds, zero attitude, reasonable prices compared to its neighbors. I liked Sunday River too but haven’t been there in ages. As for out west, I’m partial to Big Sky. As @pow4eversaid, crazy wide trails to open it up. No lift lines either.

Does this help? https://www.belmetric.com/5mm-oval-head-screws-c-10_1165_1489_1268/

While you mull your board options, definitely consider your locale options. Hunter is a zoo and the trails are not my cup of carving tea. If you can manage the distance, I highly recommend Pico in Vermont. Never (ever) crowded, low key vibe, PLENTY of wide blues, and very reasonable cost compared to its big sister Killington. Good luck!

That is brilliant! I assume you put a thin coat on the red plastic heel piece? How long does it last?

Ain’t that the truth!!!

I seem to recall (in the thread I can no longer find) that there was a question about compatibility between Fintech heels and F2 recievers. I realize the pins and engagement points are standardized but thought I read something about the metal used in the Fintech heel is stronger than that of the F2 reciever (or maybe the guide tabs?) and might cause problems? Apologies for the vague reference, just want to be sure I can continue to use the Fintechs.

Thanks this is actually what I’m looking for. My current all mountain set up is LeMans boots with Burton/IBEX plates. I like the softer boots and flex in the bindings since I use this set up when things get bumpy or less than ideal for pure carving. I just want to move to step ins. Very helpful everyone thanks!

I’m thinking of getting step ins for my 2nd board. Already have TD3 SW SI’s on my primary stick but new ones are even more pricey now and although I could get a second board kit for $150 ish, for a bit more (and much less than TD’s) I could just get a complete pair of F2’s. I searched for some comparos and once found a BOL thread i can’t seem to relocate, so will ask here for anyone who has both: a) TDs SW SI’s are beefy (good) but heavy. What is the weight difference between them and say the F2 Intec TitanFlex? b) What is the difference in height (from the board surface to the tops of the heel/toe beds) between the F2s and the TD’s? c) the F2 Titaniums don’t have the dampening base that the titanflexes have, so I assume they mount closer to the board (thus lower CoG)? d) anything else to consider? fyi these second bindings would replace RacePlate/IBEX toe bail bindings which are decently light and low profile, but as a tall guy with a tight back and hamstrings I find bending down to clip in is getting to be a pain, hence the questions above. I am not a racer and would be using these on a twin tip all mountain board. Thanks in advance for any advice

I think in the case of the boarder in question he was upslope buckling in and it got away from him. If he had a leash he would have held onto the leash, wrapped it around his leg, then and only then attempted to buckle in. Leash always first, then bindings.