are my bindings and boots compatible?

[total-noob]

Take up figure skating. Good grief.

i tried but i bought the wrong laces and it wasn't for me.

[XXX-er]

COMPATIBILITY: with all "Tech-Style" bindings only
OK so I am assuming the Spitfire boots^^ are like the TLT in that they work with tech ONLY, i never did see much about this boot and I often wondered why, I didn't realize its tech only boot and I think that was not on the radar of other gear freaks?
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COMPATIBILITY: with all "Tech-Style" and AT bindings

The La Sportiva Spectre ^^which would fit tech or AT, I dunno if it will fit your foot the same but its likely the Spectre would, did you already buy the skis but you could maybe return the boots? If so I would return the spitfires for the spectres which is likely your best option at this point ?

The FR binding isnt so bad I still use them on a rock ski setup for early season and I don't mind loaning them out, consider that where you are right now is you don't know what you don't know

The spitfire is pretty specialized if it only fits a tech binding SO if it was me I would get rid of the spitfires for a boot that is both tech/AT compatible boot

[Johnny Utah]

I just finished watching Sarah Silverman's HBO special, and inadvertently started reading OPs posts in Sarah's voice. I can't go back. And you're welcome.

Edit. Valley Bike and Ski Works in MA will sort things out for you. Good people, comfortable with tech and frame bindings.

[skimaxpower]

Learning to ski on tech bindings is ... not normal. They are finicky. They do not release with the same reliability normal downhill or AT bindings. They're great for the uphill, but I would never recommend them for someone who doesn't know how to ski.

But I also don't know if you're a former hockey player who skied in elementary school. Maybe you'll be a quick study?

[Binky]

Fishings real good around here

[total-noob]

a major downfall of switching to the spectres would be that i'd pay the same price for them as i did for the spitfires, unless i went out of my way to sell the spitfires online or something since i got them on sale at $630 for the 2014 model. (the sale is actually the main reason i was a dumbass and bought these before looking enough into the binding situation) edit: never mind. i did find a pair at 530$ so that at least saves me $100

so not only would my boots be heavier, but i'd keep the heavier bindings as well.

although when i read this: "Can I use a tech binding for my everyday lift-served skis? Maybe. If you are light, smooth and don't get much air, they might work for regular lift-served skiing, but they are not for everyone. Also, tech bindings do not meet the ISO 9462 standard for alpine binding release and adjustment, and may not perform like the alpine bindings you've been using."

(http://www.evo.com/how-to-buy-alpine...-bindings.aspx)

i start questioning if the spitfires are worth that extra weight. i'd be saving... but at the same time, that answer to the question is so fucking vague imho i feel like i can't know until i get a feel myself...

it's also worth mentioning that these don't need to be my 100% go to set of skis - I will be keeping my snowboard setup always as a back up plan for resort riding... But of course, I want to head to the resort when my ski setup is ready since it's much more efficient to practice riding with a chair lift rather than by hiking up every time.

[total-noob]

They're great for the uphill, but I would never recommend them for someone who doesn't know how to ski.

this is what i need to hear and probably beat into my head. Although part of me really wants to move as light as possible uphill - it wouldn't make a difference if i break an ankle downhill.

[coldfeet]

You're a skiing noob, and you're going to an east coast ski area, which means it's not going to be soft forgiving snow all the time, (ETA: I mean, maybe teeth chattering hard sometimes), and you do need to put in some lift served time because you gotta learn to ski (although I would guess a snowboarder would pick it up faster than a novice). Right? This does not sound like the ideal use case for dynafits. Fritschis are not cutting edge AT, but they work ok. Be sure that whatever boot you wind up in really does fit pretty good.

[total-noob]

thanks for your input coldfeet, i really appreciate it (and everyone else's input is appreciate also, even if you wanna come just laugh at my stupidity)

i should mention also that i will be on the east coast this whole season, but i am moving west (still undecided where exactly) in the spring/summer. This is a big reason why i wanted to get my AT setup figured out now while I am home and have more financial flexibility than i will when i am on the road.

chances are i'll be calling up the store i got tomorrow to talk about swapping out for the spectres.

edit: i can't deny that part of me is still interested in the tech bindings though. It's pretty interesting reading people's comments on backcountry about the Fritschi Diamir Vipec 12s:

" bought these mainly to tour in the backcountry, but wanted something I could ski at the resort as well. Touring mode is great, climbing is easy with the risers. The toe din feature is fantastic. Whenever I crash (it happens a lot), the release works flawlessly for me. This is the first AT binding I've owned and I couldn't be happier with it."

and

"I have not toured in these yet, but I can tell that they will be better than my Frtishi Diamir Freerides. I skied the last 6 days at the resorts in all sorts of conditions. Pow, groom, bumps, rocks, trees, ice and all inbetween, They felt great. I had a bit of trouble learning to step in correctly, but a learning curve is expected. I assume that I will be able to step in quickly soon. I never had a premature eject doing moderate jumping, and rock hopping. Get 'em!"