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12-26-2019, 07:50 AM #2326Registered User
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Noticed some chipping on the rollers on the outside of both toe pieces of my Shifts yesterday. Being used with Freedom RS boots. Assume it is from rubbing on the tech toe fittings on the boots.
Otherwise no release issues in probably 60 days of mostly hard resort skiing.
Anyone know if it is possible to replace the roller if they get worse? Looks like just a little pin.
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12-26-2019, 11:51 AM #2327
Sorry. To be fair the AFD adjustment is a bad design and the forward pressure is also easy to get wrong as it is a bit different than others. But Lee's article has all the info you need to avoid those problems.
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12-26-2019, 01:06 PM #2328Registered User
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Maybe an obvious question, and probably already asked, but:
Is it possible to ski the shift (downhill) with the toes locked for no fall zones?
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12-26-2019, 01:12 PM #2329
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12-26-2019, 01:15 PM #2330Registered User
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Ah I hadn't realised that.
That's a bit of a shame as I find it a big confidence boost being able to do so, think I will stick with my beast 14s.
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12-26-2019, 01:18 PM #2331
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12-26-2019, 09:28 PM #2332Registered User
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Had a super close call this morning popped off the tiny line in the park and landed on the firm snow on edge. Probably the leverage of my 122 waist but also the forward pressure and toe height had backed off where I set them. Landed and popped toes up and out on outside skis. Had just enough control to bring it to a stop with the inside edge of toes still in binding. Very scary stuff.
2 weeks of hard resort banging on them and had loved them till now. Will continue to ski hard and monitor for slipping of adjustment.
I'd love to see torque release of a backslap because I'm feeling those wings release upwards quite easy. Maybe Josh Daiek knows
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12-26-2019, 11:56 PM #2333
^^^
Seems like standard Salomon binding performance. I’ve had sth2 and wardens behave similarly. Would never ski the shift in the park, nor would I recommend it as an everyday binding. But for a travel binding and skiing hard in the backcountry,they’re awesome. I’ve always hated the vagueness in the heel of pin bindings. The shift allows me to ski with full control while touring and my experience has been flawless. But I wouldn’t trust any shop to set them up properly. Follow Lee’s instructions and you’re good. The beast 14 is a decent binding but obviously lacks some features the shifts offer.
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12-27-2019, 01:43 AM #2334Registered User
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Yeah, I get that the Shift certainly will ski better, but, for me, knowing I am going to stay in my bindings is #1 on the list, ski performance comes after. The beasts are rock solid- I've never pre-released from mine in 2 years of use. It's also nice being able to ski around on non knee breaking din settings, and then being able to lock the toe as and when necessary.
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12-27-2019, 08:20 AM #2335
Where’s lee laus article for setting them up?
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12-27-2019, 08:42 AM #2336
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12-27-2019, 08:42 AM #2337
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12-27-2019, 01:46 PM #2338
So has anyone come out with an aftermarket high climbing bar? I searched this thread and found that a few people had been experimenting with making some. Hard to believe that Salomon or B&D hasn't come up with something to retail.
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12-27-2019, 02:41 PM #2339
The Official Salomon S/Lab SHIFT MNC Thread -AMA
PSA: Shifts for $350 shipped @ snowinn.com
Disclaimer: I know nothing about snowinn.com
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12-27-2019, 07:02 PM #2340
Been back and forth with liners. I still haven't found the perfect one. I've tried everything from Intuition WC Tongues to Pro Tours, some indy Euro liners, WC race liners and two different kinds of Palaus. None of them are awesome in my opinion. Some work better for some things and worse for others. Maybe that's my next business foray....
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12-27-2019, 08:06 PM #2341
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12-28-2019, 11:09 PM #2342Registered User
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Blew out twice tonight. I'm cranked to thirteen now and will triple check toe and forward pressure in the morn.
A wise man once said on the cast forum you'll know when you need cast. I think the time is now.
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12-29-2019, 01:03 AM #2343I Like Snow
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Are you working on a Mtn Lab boot that has a tighter ankle and wider toes? As a bootfitter, this boot is a nightmare and we have stopped carrying it because literally everyone needs a ton of work on it. People love the flex and walk mode, but the fit is the worst out of any modern touring boot I've worked with. I know there is a new S/Pro based touring boot, but is there a lower volume one as well? That may solve the issue of no liners working for you...
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12-29-2019, 01:13 AM #2344
^ Interesting, I was shocked when I tried on the Mtn. Figured it was just my foot, absolutely no support on medial side of ankle.
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12-29-2019, 08:46 AM #2345
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12-29-2019, 09:53 AM #2346Registered User
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12-29-2019, 10:21 AM #2347
Any idea on pivot hole conflict or ideally lack there of? Have pivot holes and considering shift for a pair
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12-29-2019, 10:48 AM #2348
I can say without a doubt that fit you're requesting is happening. I honestly never realized just how narrow that toe box is on the MTN till I tested about 8 different manufacturers boots a couple weeks ago then got back in my MTN Lab. That was the first thing I noticed. So yeah, more traditional touring toe box and more alpine traditional heel cup.
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12-29-2019, 01:40 PM #2349
Sweet that they’re going to tighten up the heel. Bummer about the toe box. It’s damn near impossible to find a low volume touring boot. Way easier for competent boot fitters to make a boot bigger. Making it smaller never works for a performance fit
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12-29-2019, 01:45 PM #2350
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