Poster: A snowHead
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HI all,
Anyone using Scarpa Freedom SL with Salomon Guardian 16 (or Atomic Tracker)? With "Tech binding sole" - the "Vibram Mountain plus"?
Does it work at all?
Thanks.
Best,
Vasja
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@vasja, this seasons (14/15) Guardian has sufficient toe height adjustment to fit a full spec AT boot but the previous version won't accept the thicker sole. You could grind a bit off the sole however the previous version had a fixed AFD so you're unlikely to get a smooth consistent lateral release. The 14/15 version, in addition to the additional toe height adjustment, also has a sliding AFD to ensure a smooth release & which is required to achieve din certification with an AT boot.
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I'm pretty certain you could jam the boot in there; the Freedom has a flat sole, right? I wouldn't necessarily place any bets on having it release cleanly in a fall. Maybe you could sand down the soles a bit, but it seems a bit strange to use a boot that can take alpine-din compatible soles and then use the wrong soles with it, especially as the guardian is a touring binding!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have to admit, I have just bought my second Tracker 16 binding for some new fat skis, at £186 it's a bit of a bargain and after testing it so extensively last year I have really grown to love it's stability and the solid way you can really drive the ski. OK, I've only toured half days on it but even though it is a little heavy I just figure it's keeping me fit
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Ha, all, thanks...
I already have Guardian 16 (2013) on one pair of skies and now I'm looking to upgrade to Freedom and it looks like I'll change for new version of the binding... I've done my ACL last year and don't want to risk...
V.
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