New thread for 2.0 bindings

Like I did back in 2017 - started a New Thread for the new 2024 Freetour 2.0

Let's see if we can get traction for discussing the new system in the new thread, and keep questions and discussion...

Yeah, I just did couple pairs and the for/aft distance seemed a little short after the fact. I had to shave a hair of the lifter plate to get it to tuck into the heel plate. Luckily seems to work OK...

Just did 2 new mounts last week. I finally clued in and used the "click in the touring toe while the glue is curing" trick. Both ended up super easy to engage. Alignment is very key for this part of...

I think you have it figured now, but what i have done is add a toe plate to the second set of skis, and use inserts for the heels.

Somewhere in this thread is the reference for screw lengths that...

I think you have it figured now, but what i have done is add a toe plate to the second set of skis, and use inserts for the heels. Somewhere in this thread is the reference for screw length that you...

Just a little tip:

Occasionally my brake retainer clip comes undone while walking - annoying, but usually my fault for not clearing snow out of it. It's actually quite easy to pull up the brake...

Read back through the thread, you'll see that a few of us do run CAST shoulder bolts & plate up front with Binding Freedom (or QK if you must) inserts for heels. Works great. I have three pairs of...

Not quite what you are looking for, but what I do is mount the toes normally on both skis, then use BF inserts for the heels and risers. Not quite as elegant for packing multiple sets of planks, but...

I always carry the rubber band that came with mine for times when the brake retainer might get a little tweaked in the field. I use it to keep the toe pieces together in my pack. Not sure current...

Good tips, I am waiting for parts to do my third mount of these and will certainly be integrating as much as I can from what has been shared here.

I am a little concerned about an issue I have...

Just got a chance to measure.
Binding heels 4 x 10 mm + 4 x 20 mm - NB the "20 mm" ones measured out about 19 mm and look like I may have ground them down a little.
Riser block 4 x 15 mm (These are...

Read the last few pages, but yes, plate and posts (2nd ski kit) for the toe on each set of skis, then inserts for your heels.

My stuff has all come by post from them.

A nice detailed pic of the newest generation. Can't remember source. edit: it was Powder /edit

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That's what I did. The CAST parts you need to do that only cost $28. It doesn't make the ski pack flat like a full insert solution though.

Another little learning moment for me today. I pulled too hard on the touring lock, and it went past the lock nubbin, and I couldn't get it to unlock when I wanted to ski! I pushed hard enough that I...

If you had inserts, you wouldn't need a second ski kit though. I have a set of extra shoulder screws shipping, as I want to try a couple ideas. Currently I have my heels and risers mounted on...

Hey 2FUNKY - you might want to check the threads that talk about the original CAST systems.

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:D Enjoy! I have a friend waiting for a pair, can't wait to see what tweaks they have made.

I had a little learning/user-error experience this morning. It was zero dark 30, and some how when I...

Thanks for bumping this to the top, saved me from having to search for it! I just wanted to circle back and give a few longer term impressions and notes.

I had a rough winter last season, blew up...

On another line of thought - I have had some ideas about second ski mounts, inserts etc...

I was thinking that if I can find metal shoulder washers that are the right size it should be easy to tap...

I'm surprised there hasn't been more feedback on these now that they are out in the wild.

I've had mine mounted and skied them for a bit now. Impressions - basically awesome except for one kind of...

Some weights for everyone:

Everything is per ski...
Toe Piece mounting screws (with collars): 27 g
Toe Piece SS plate: 38 g
Tech toe: 125g
Cast modded Look toe (no AFD): 511 g
thin AFD: 23 g...

I'm thinking along the lines of M5 BF inserts for the heel, and a second ski kit from Cast for the toe. Then you just have skis with the shoulder bolts and that thin plate. Not as smooth for packing...

That is just 4 days away... very exciting if it's true!

Delayed until mid/late January due to parts suppliers not delivering on time...

A few key points from the most recent email update:



Sounds like the toe is the easy part, but the heels didn't work out. :(

I got the email update this morning, that confirmed what my best guess was - the sourcing agreement with LOOK fell through.

Looks like they will be willing to do the conversion with not new...

Well, this is a change in strategy:





Couple new (I think) pics on the product page as well.

I wonder if they will accept used bindings for conversion? That could be a good thing for a...

The meat is in the comments.

"We'll be doing the older style, metal toe, 4-14." "yep, a 4-14 din in the pivot 18/fks 155 style toe housing."

Some good info in the comments of this post on New Schoolers. Answers several of the questions above.

No indication or hint of price in the presale, but plenty more pictures. The "lock" for the alpine toe that I wondered about is there.



Worked fine for me. Try again maybe?



I kind of...

1000-oaks: I see the ball, and I see the slider on the tech toe, I'm not seeing the equivalent on the alpine toe though. I am sure there must be something as it seems like an obvious requirement and...

I have been following the original CAST threads for a bit now and considering a setup for my new gear next winter. It seemed like it might be an ideal solution for my needs... then a pair of STH2...