 Poster: A snowHead
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There has been quite a bit of chat on this forum about the new salomon guardian/atomic trackers but as far as I can see no-one has mentioned that they do not appear to be fully compatible with non-salomon boots. I have linked to an article discussing this. I just thought that this needed making clear as it is not well advertised as being the case. I am not 100% sure if that article also applies to the atomic tracker but they appear to have the same AFD from photos so I would guess so.
http://www.wildsnow.com/8495/salomon-guardian-boots-backcountry/
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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The Tracker is a rebranded Guardian so yes it does have the same issue. I have a set of Guardians here ready to mount on some skis but am holding off until I find out whether or not they'll work okay with the non-sliding AFD and the new boots I end up buying.
From TGR people seem happy with touring boots with non-rockered soles but not those with rockered soles as they obviously squeeze the plate more. Normal alpine soles will work fine in it though.
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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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Does seem really short sighted from Salomon. No-one buys boots just to match the bindings (tech excepted), so just another reason to stick with Dukes/Barons.
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clarky999, some stiff touring boots do have plastic bits similar to the Salomon ones. The Dynafit Mercury/Vulcan both have lugs to make them more compatible with 'traditional freeride bindings' according to the marketing blurb.
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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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Are Dukes/Barons actually TUV certified to take ISO Touring boots? I know you can fit em in, but at your own risk, etc.
Rumour has it that Salomon are considering a new boot sole standard for non-rockered touring boots that would be a bit more strictly defined than the current ISO Touring norm and so easier to make certifiable bindings for. I guess time will tell if they actually manage that and if anyone else makes compatible kit.
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So if i bought a pair of guardian bindings would they work with my normal alpine boots?
I'm looking to buy a pair to use with the intention of trying touring but not going crazy with new boots just going to stick touring bindings on a pair of skis i already have
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Nobody thought that skis would only accept one binding, but it came to pass.
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So if i bought a pair of guardian bindings would they work with my normal alpine boots?
I'm looking to buy a pair to use with the intention of trying touring but not going crazy with new boots just going to stick touring bindings on a pair of skis i already have |
Yes, as would Fritschis, Barons and Dukes.
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Fattes13, +1, thread closed
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FAQ
If you think logically the Guardian and the Tracker are the same binding so does the Atomic tracker only take Salomon boots? 
