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02-05-2020, 04:13 PM #176
From looking at a vid from ISPO, when in climbing mode, the position of the boot is such that the heel of the boot is well out of the pocket of the binding heel. So, no, there won't be the ability to ski downhill in tech mode. I also assume that there's just two positions for the tech pins: open and climbing mode, as opposed to "traditional" tech toes with modes of: open, climb, and ski.
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02-05-2020, 04:27 PM #177
Heck, why not just have the whole heel unit be removable except for the risers and save like a bajillion grams on the uphill? (sorry if this was discussed already, new to the thread)
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02-05-2020, 10:35 PM #178Registered User
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09-11-2020, 08:23 AM #179
First time I have seen a price tag attached, $825 and ships 'late summer':
https://cripplecreekbc.com/products/...ouring-binding
All the new bc bindings are really expensive, even low tech speed turn types are coming in over $500..j'ai des grands instants de lucididididididididi
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09-11-2020, 08:42 AM #180Registered User
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MSRP on the PT12 is 700. More in line with the MSRP of the Shift. But you can easily find Shift for 500.
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09-11-2020, 11:15 AM #181
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09-11-2020, 03:04 PM #182Registered User
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10-15-2020, 02:24 PM #183
Anyone with a deep shop discount rolling the dice on these pricey devils this season?
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10-15-2020, 04:01 PM #184
I've sold a 12 and a 16 in the last couple of weeks. The 'beefed-up' Squire heel on the 12 is very rigid.
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10-15-2020, 04:44 PM #185Registered User
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10-15-2020, 05:06 PM #186
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10-15-2020, 05:40 PM #187
The new marker heel on the 16 and royal series is significantly improved from the old royal heel.
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10-15-2020, 10:20 PM #188
Nice, was wondering about that. Had 2nd gen Tour F10 for awhile (Squire heel) and fondling it didn't inspire confidence, but never had any issues with it.
Looks like if someone was so inclined and had a pair of Griffons, they could swap heels (obviously you'd have to retain the PT brake assembly) with the PT16 Jester heel to trim some weight without dropping down to the Squire heel. Or get the PT12 and bump the heel up to Griffons, if you don't mind losing the magnesium toe wings.Last edited by 1000-oaks; 10-15-2020 at 10:49 PM.
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10-16-2020, 10:20 AM #189Registered User
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Jon can you please let us know the heel toe delta of these?
Are Alpine Din and Gripwalk the same
Thanks to the man of endless accurate knowledge.
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10-16-2020, 11:39 AM #190
I measured the actual delta from the lowest parts of the boot sole at the heel and toe to the topsheet.
The delta is the same on both the 12 and the 16 versions and is as follows:
- with alpine soles (Cochise) = 7mm
- with a full AT sole (Mercury) = 9.5mm - although this is very dependent upon the make/model/AT sole profile as that determines where the sole contacts the AFD
IIRC the delta on the other Royal Family bindings with a alpine boot is 2mm so I was disappointed to see such an increase.
I didn't have a GW sole to hand to try but as soon as I do I'll get back to you.
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10-16-2020, 03:31 PM #191Registered User
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Agree, this is disappointing to me. IIRC the shift is 8, was hoping for an improvement.
Thanks as always for your excellent info!
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11-14-2020, 01:32 PM #192
I'll have to look at it more closely, but at first glance, it appears a couple MM could be milled off the Duke brake platform (not the paddle) if someone wanted to reduce ramp a little and make it closer to the same as other Royal bindings. I'll probably leave it alone on mine, since I wanted more ramp than my 0G Tour Pro boots provide.
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12-31-2020, 10:38 AM #193Registered User
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Is it possible to install inserts for Duke PT and Marker King Pin for the same boot sole length and using the same mount point for both bindings?
Example, I have a ski, that I want to use with duke pt for the resort + side country days. But whenever I’m going to have a full tour day - change dukes for king pins and have a much lighter touring set up.
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12-31-2020, 03:28 PM #194
Nope, that won't work from the point of view of having one set of inserts for both bindings as although the PT toes utilises the Kingpin mounting pattern it's located further forward on the ski than for a regular Kingpin. And the PT heel uses the Jester/Griffon/Squire heel pattern not the Kingpin pattern.
So for it to work you'll need to have two sets of inserts on the ski. And if you're doing that it'd be a better plan to combine the PT with the Alpinst which has the same toe pattern as the Kingpin but weighs waaay less. You might get lucky and find the rear PT toe locations can be shared with the front Alpinist toe locations though as, IIRC, they'll be pretty close with the same boot sole length. If the Alpinist won't give any shared inserts then there's plenty of tech bindings to choose from that are considerably lighter than the Kingpin and you shouldn't have trouble finding one that'll miss the PT locations etc.
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01-23-2021, 09:37 AM #195
Anyone heard of any problems? Like releases from the tech toe uphill?
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01-23-2021, 10:04 AM #196
Need to shoot a photo, but anyone with a short BSL and rockered sole boots will need to grind the forward end of the heel sole lugs where they contact the brake pedal. My 26.5 Zero G Tour Pro heel is elevated about 3/16" off the brake platform prior to grinding due to the toe being a lot lower than heel in ski mode, and being propped up by the brake pedal. Wasn't a fan of the upright ramp using Wardens, but this might be the opposite. Hopefully it's a good ramp after grinding the heel, I prefer about 6mm for an alpine binder.
The PT12 heel retains that horrible "breaking" sound of the Tour F10 and F12 when you step in/out, lol.Last edited by 1000-oaks; 01-23-2021 at 01:51 PM.
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01-23-2021, 05:42 PM #197
I guess I’ll figure it out tomorrow
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01-24-2021, 04:29 PM #198
They work great. No uphill issues. No icing issues so far. Skinned all day with the toes flipped open at 10 degrees in powder and locked right in and took off every time. Downhill feels just like a jester. I personally like the riser set up with the single 10 degree. When not on a riser it feels like it is about a 4-5 degree because on the brake lockout roller on the brake. Toe lock out works great. Feels like a king pin. No complaints.
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01-24-2021, 05:27 PM #199indentured servant
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how about the tech toe release lever breaking and having the springs etc blow all over the place? does that count?
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01-24-2021, 05:34 PM #200
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