xogiox Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hey guys, just found these on dogfunk.com, great deal on Malamutes http://www.dogfunk.com/dogfunk/SAL1444/Salomon-Malamute-Snowboard-Boot-Mens.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelsch42 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Just the deal I was looking for... Thanks for the heads-up. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Nice find! I saw you can also pick up them on ebay for around 180 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Picked up a last year's pair on eBay for $112 last month; worn so little there weren't even binding marks or fuzzies on the liner. greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 What I ride when I ride "Soft". Not very often any more. Not at all this year. Need to look at that subject again soon. Great boot. Works well with the Catek FR for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 these are the schnizzle but I am wondering about longevity with mine. I am a big bastard and I ride them hard in a high angle setup. I have noticed that they are softening a little and wonder if I will get two seasons out of them. I added a shim under the liner and they feel new again so maybe I just got them broken in finally 40 days or so:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Bought a Pair last Feb. have used them about 110 days and yesterdaywhile cranking a turn I hit a ridge of snow when loaded and the back right boot just plain disintegrated into putty with outer shell stiffness no longer there at all. That was with 3 strap bindings on as well? My ankle is fine? anyway went to shop in town were bought last year and they gave me 40% off on a new pair and are going to send the old ones in for Warranty replacement as well....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D these boots are really good with my 3 strap bindings. Where do you buy three strap bindings and who makes them. I had a pair of Burton three straps years ago and loved them. I've been looking for a three strap with no luck. I'd love a pair for my powder board. Miguel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.a Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 try this linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370160079861 How would you mount these to your board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Where do you buy three strap bindings and who makes them. I had a pair of Burton three straps years ago and loved them. I've been looking for a three strap with no luck. I'd love a pair for my powder board.Miguel there's a reason no one makes them anymore they suck get any half decent strap binding, the proper board with the right width and run sane angles a good boot helps too but a 3rd strap robs you of beneficial movement. all the disadvantages of a hard boot setup without any of the advantages, yeah, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 get any half decent strap binding, the proper board with the right width and run sane anglesa good boot helps too but a 3rd strap robs you of beneficial movement. Out of mild curiosity, what do you consider "sane angles" on a soft-boot setup? For example, I've just started running size 9 Malamutes/Raichle soft boots on medium Burton Mission bindings on an F2 Eliminator (~25cm waist BXish board). Right now I'm at 48 front and 42 back, which sometimes seems a little unstable-high-angles-ish in freeriding conditions; but in hero snow I can lay down amazingly well on this board, and I get close to an inch or so of boot-out on my rear heelside binding. Do those angles seem too high/low for you on a BX board? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 but REI has sale Malamutes for roughly $200.00 right now. Also lots of other goodies. I bought some used Malamutes a couple years ago and hope to get a chance to use them with my 3-strap Burtons late this season. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Gillmore "because they SUCK"Bobdea " they SUCK" any other silly young men with an opinion? both Bob and JG have explained why they suck... I had my Catek FR2s rigged up with a third strap using a booster strap. It was ok, but in the end i didn't like it. I took them off. I didn't really feel any added benefits from mine (angles were 47-42), and they were just a pain in the ass to get in and out of. Booster straps worked better on the boot itself (even softies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Say...Did you bolt the highback on your Cateks so it would not fold forward?and then add a booster strap? 3 straps with a floppy Highback is different than what I am riding... For my riding they do not suck and there are perhaps a few more people that still use them...It is way different when I have the 3rd strap and when I do not! I have no problem, taking on and off ? It provides me huge support forward and lots of play laterally...I love them! I am with you on this. Three straps have worked well for me over the years. To each , his own. For me? Three straps provide the toe side power I want for big boards. There is no doubt that the new bindings provide a great deal more support from those I started with, and the early reasons why 3 strap bindings worked better for me. We are fortunate to have so many choices. The equipment is SO good!! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have also migrated away from the third strap. I liked to keep a booster strap on my front foot hooked over the highback and still do sometimes. The back one is just not worth the getting in and out pain in the ass. A good wide two strap like a drake etc mounted high enough on the ankle and you have all the suppert you need provided you have a good stiff boot (malamutes or the like) I like to wear booster straps to help keep the soft boot from working loose over the course of the day. I ride cateks with drake highbacks and straps and my lowest angle set up is about 62/58 my highest on narrower boards is a skwalish 88/82 so sane is in the eyes of the beholder. I am a big guy with tree trunk legs and ankles and it works for me. It would work for anyone dedicated enough to build the musculature to match the technique I am sure. I tend to overdrive the hell out of hard boots and scare myself so I prefer this setup for all but boilerplate. It is also rideable when conditions are to soft for an alpine setup (folding the nose isn't a concern) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Gillmore "because they SUCK"Bobdea " they SUCK" any other silly young men with an opinion? I made mine from Burton Missions...bolts to hold the Highback down and leather or old parts with buclke for top strap... it's not a issue of age, BTW, gilmour is not THAT young. movement is generally your friend as long as there's enough support good straps and proper technique really are key here. a 3rd strap removes your ankle from the game for the most part, this is bad, even in hard boots but really bad in softies. even some stepins are too stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I actually liked the flex that came in the highback when I wore a third strap. I didn't have my highbacks locked down with anything. I think if the hinge point is in the right place its a benefit to have it flex. Any control additions would only be improved by some sort of BTS system. Its really a combination of boot and binding that gives you the flex and support you are looking for. get good stiff boots first and cateks second and then go from there. the catek FR2 are so minutely adjustable that you can adjust out most problems and are only improved by upgraded straps and highbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 just ordered a second set thanx for the link:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 it's not a issue of age, BTW, gilmour is not THAT young.movement is generally your friend as long as there's enough support good straps and proper technique really are key here. a 3rd strap removes your ankle from the game for the most part, this is bad, even in hard boots but really bad in softies. And that is why we have snowboard specific hardboots and don't just use ski boots universally. It's also why systems like the BTS have been developed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 I have put 100-120 days on my last 8 pairs of malamutes my best boot. 3rd straps are a pain, with few advantages modern free ride boots and stiff bindings are plenty in fact the first 2-3 weeks in new malamutes feel stiffer than my af600 with td2 shortcut to moncton: mission is a SOFT soft boot binding....co2 c60 from Burton would be a better match or the Salomon caliber or the ride cad(with built in cant riser potential) I really like the new free ride highbacks that are stiff as steel toe to heel but have a little play side to side(torsion) personally I find most of em too stiff now and like the Salomon Relay system, am on the xlt now but prefer the thruster or the pro...the toe to heel response is the same as any modern freeride binding BUT the lateral\medial is playfull, propreoception of steering is amplified, truly a revolution to my riding went back to the caliber (C60 ish)last week and hated it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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