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Tech binding compatible alpine boots
 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm after some new boots and thinking of potentially going to tech bindings in the future. I've used some Black Diamond touring boots before and didn't like really get on with them. They just didn't feel very solid, the cuff seemed really low and they just didn't seem to offer much support. Because of that, I was looking more towards something like a normal alpine boot that has tech binding compatibility rather than an out and out touring boot.

Essentially it comes down to wanting to be able to tour but with significantly more focus on the downs than the ups. Has anyone got any suggestions of options to look into? Obviously fit is key but just looking to get some sort of initial list of possibilities. Having a quick skim through some sites, it seems like Dalbello, K2 and Dynafit all offer something along these lines but are there any other options that people know of? Thanks
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Lots of options available these days : Technica Cochise is what I ski, soles are swappable very easily between Alpine and Tech. Many others as well.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

I've had the Atomic Waymaker Tour 110 for 2 seasons now. At 1600g it is light enough to tour, but also had swappable sole plates, for Dynafit or alpine.
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K2 have the only boot comparable without needing to change out soles. Otherwise Technica, Salomon, Atomic, Scarpa, Dalbello all have Hybrid boots with differing systems that fit the brief.
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K2 Pinnacle is the only boot that will fit in both normal alpine bindings and tech bindings without changing soles.

If you don't need them to fit in normal alpine bindings - or if you use frame touring bindings or Marker Lords/Salomon Wardens on other skis - then most brands have downhill orientated 'freeride touring' boots. I've had Technica Cochise 120 and now use the Cochise Pro Light, which I like a lot.
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