Nordica TR12 AT boots for carving?

[Mark.Andersen]

Anyone out there use Nordica TR12 AT ski boots for carving or backcountry riding? I'm looking for something that climbs better than my Raichles.

Do the TR12s require toe modifications to fit TDs like the old SBHs did?

Thanks!!!

Mark

[Dave*]

I use TR 12s ( the black n red ones) for all my back country, they work great for that, I like the fact that in ski mode the forward flex is not locked out unlike the Lowas/scarpas/garmonts et al, gives a bit more of a " surfy" soft boot feel for powder.

I have TD 2s and just have never thought to try plugging the nordicas into them ( Burton race plates get used for B/C much less weight to cart around), will try when I get home and repost. I know my TD 1s needed a few tweaks with washers between bail block n banjo bolts on the toe bail to work with my old scarpa titans a few years back.

Dave*

[Dave*]

Just gave the nordicas a shot in the TD2s , no go, to wide about three inches from toe at the where the vibram meets the plastic.

That means either dremeling the boot, or running spacers/washers under the bail arms.

This is the same prob I had with the TD1s.

Not sure if it makes a difference but my tr12s are the 27-27.5 shell size.

Hope that helps.

Dave*