Install backland ski/walk mech on freetours

[rod9301]

I'm worried about the walk/ski switch on the Lange freetour boots and I would like to install an external one, like the backland has.

Any idea how tough this would be?

[gregL]

Tough to do it right. And not really worth your time.

If it really worries you, sell the Freetours and buy next year's Hawx Ultra XTD.

[XavierD]

What is wrong with the XT system?

The Hawx XTD system is awesome, but will mess with the performance of the Lange XT.

[rod9301]

Never mind, I looked closely at the backland mechanism and it would require too much work.

I don't have the freetours yet, but I heard that often the boot doesn't want to go into ski mode.

[DGamms]

Often? No. If you posthole in deep snow with the XTs, then the mechanism can pack with snow. I've had to clear it with a knife twice in 70+ days.

[Lindahl]

Cochises too

[gregL]

If you haven't got the boots yet, it's not too late to give up the idea of ski touring - it's all adjustment, improvisation and compromise anyway.

[reckless toboggan]

If you haven't got the boots yet, it's not too late to give up the idea of ski touring - it's all adjustment, improvisation and compromise anyway.

Hahaha. So true it hurts.

[Lindahl]

If you haven't got the boots yet, it's not too late to give up the idea of ski touring - it's all adjustment, improvisation and compromise anyway.

Don't forget delusion.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Don't forget delusion.

That must be why I'm such a badass.

[bluesbrother49]

2 seasons eastern sierra touring on my freetours, walk mode works as advertised.