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Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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02-08-2017, 09:15 PM #476
2 more days of skiing. One instance of tour mode creep. Catching up a partner, so took a look down mid run and I noticed that one of the heel pieces had somehow unclicked from locked ski mode (the release mechanism was slightly down). The heel assembly had not yet slid back on the track. So, I clicked it back into place and carried on. No idea how or why it happened, so I just figure I will keep a close eye on it.
Last edited by greasyslope; 02-08-2017 at 09:16 PM. Reason: Typo
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02-08-2017, 09:17 PM #477
I'd call BD about it. Sounds like a warranty issue?
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02-08-2017, 09:26 PM #478Registered User
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02-10-2017, 07:30 PM #479Registered User
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First run on the Black last season after skinning up inbound early season to the top of Keystone - same thing...opened it up (ha, early season groom) and right heal went spontaneous tele-mode. 46mph to 0 in no time.
Since learned that IT WAS me NOT ensuring the lower/rear piece FIRMLY snaps up, locking the binding.
For what its worth, the new 2.0 toe is substantially improved and thus far, no icing in the heal piece (cant count the # of times I had to piss on the 1st gen heal after a tour to thaw the ice in the cavity.
anyone want a used 1st gen (with 2nd gen heals)...washed after each use...
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02-22-2017, 06:03 PM #480Registered User
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(a little bit off-topic question, but don't want to open separate thread)
Is there anywhere in the interwebz the place where I can order Vipec parts or separate toes/heels at least?
Something like skimo.co, but with Fritschi stuff. Googled it, nothing but diff color toe inserts found.
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02-23-2017, 02:34 AM #481Registered User
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I filed the bracket that holds the brakes, without filing the tour mode stoppers and the brakes work well now.
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02-23-2017, 09:59 AM #482
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02-24-2017, 06:02 PM #483Registered User
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Brakes are sticking. I know some folks have dealt with this. Could somebody just link me to the answer to my problem.
I know it seems lazy, but 21 pages on this slow computer....
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02-24-2017, 06:26 PM #484Registered User
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02-24-2017, 08:30 PM #485Registered User
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If u bought them legit and not 2nd hand etc BD should send u new heal pieces with the gaps filled in. I got both of mine replaced. Alternatively you could fill them with something permanent...other than grease...being careful of course
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02-25-2017, 07:01 AM #486Registered User
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03-10-2017, 11:42 AM #487Minion
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Does anyone know how to properly select the toe block that releases the toe after the heel comes out in a forward fall? I just got mine mounted, and I want to make sure the toe block is correct. The instructions are unclear, and I read through most of this thread and didn't see anything about it (but apologies if I missed something).
I have Scarpa Maestrale RS boots. The small bumper seems to release the binding once the boot pivots about 90 degrees from horizontal. The medium bumper seems to work too, and maybe releases at a slightly lower angle. Neither one looks ideal, though, since the boot kind of pushes straight down rather than pushing the lever towards release. The high bumper actually switches it to walk mode instead of releasing!
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03-10-2017, 01:09 PM #488
Lower angle meaning earlier, or later? I go for later, as in almost knee on ski. I like my ski to stay on If I'm being a knucklehead in the skin track.
I don't get your walk mode comments. The bumper does not force the toe to release (or a shift to ski mode) when you're in walk mode. Perhaps it would if I exerted a huge amount of force, but I'm not going to force the issue.
Edit: I double-checked, and with my Mango Maestrales (last year's), I'm using the bumper which requires about 110 degrees of travel to release the toe. IIRC, the other bumper didn't even work - meaning that the boot rotated even further and yet didn't release. These are last year's Black Vipecs.
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03-17-2017, 10:45 PM #489Registered User
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Even with filing these brakes don't release when the bindings have some hard snow. The spring is just too weak. Were there any improvements made over the generations?
What are the fusible leashes options?
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03-26-2017, 01:37 PM #490
Vipec heel spacer
EDIT: Moved post here, where it's more relevant: https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...08#post4980608
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03-27-2017, 11:14 AM #491
Yeah, at least with DIN/tech Cochise there's no easy "stepping in" with Vipecs. I keep the toe closed, spread the pincers 90% with ski pole, hook one pin, line up the other, and let the pressure off the toe lever. Ions are solid and 100x easier to step in, but I do like the Vipec's horizontal toe release.
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03-27-2017, 12:47 PM #492
I'm thinking of getting the EVO for next season. I'm sure the ramp will be the same? Bobby, do you like the ramp angle? I hate my old Dukes because of the flat ramp.
Say ramp again, I dare you.Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
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03-27-2017, 12:59 PM #493
plugboots -the ramp angle for next year's binding is the same as this years and the year before
1000 and flowing - might just be repeating what was posted before but one trick for me is to hook the one pin on the side then step in. i also swish the snow off the binding with the pole tip as i found that wet heavy whistler concrete gummed up tech bindings. But they gummed up the vipecs even more.
I've also had luck using this method here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1iZlhKZA6U
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03-27-2017, 01:29 PM #494
^ No doubt that would work with a rockered sole AT boot, but Cochise DIN soles are too thin to push the toe trigger without dropping the sockets below the pins. I have WTR soles now, will see if it helps.
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03-27-2017, 01:34 PM #495
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03-27-2017, 01:38 PM #496
My dislike/incompatibility with my OG Dukes because of the stack height more than ramp angle.
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03-27-2017, 01:38 PM #497
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03-27-2017, 02:17 PM #498
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03-27-2017, 04:23 PM #499
Maybe you're right about this. I wish I had them to check. Theyre on a friend's skis, and I'll report back
My perception of them was one of medial knee strain - slow edge changes which was also noticable when skating. All slong, I've attributed this to stack height.
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03-27-2017, 11:53 PM #500
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