A question about touring

Woodhouse

Woodhouse

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Okay, so I am really new to the idea of touring. I have only been in the BC twice, once on a sled, once in a cat. I love the concept, but I'm a little confused about gear. I was thinking about buying MFD plates for my Bent Chetlers, but then I thought about boots.

What IS a touring boot? I know of boots that are marketed as BC boots such as the Salomon Quest, but what sets them apart from any other boot? I ride FTs, could those be used as a BC boot?

Thanks, +K for actual help.
 
Touring boots will be lighter, and more flexy for touring. Most will feature a " walk mode" for uphill and a ride mode for downhill. Plus they will be set up to accommodate touring bindings. Frankly touring in full tilts would be hell way to stiff and heavy. I would suggest the black diamond quadrant works amazing.

Bottom line if your serious about touring get some BC boots it's gonna make your ex prince way more fun. Btw MFDs are heavy as hell
 
the real advantage of a true AT boot is the mobility while still being able to keep your boots buckled. you will be able to tour in your full tilts but you will want to unbuckle your boots. i have not tried the salomon quest boots personally, but a friend of mine who i tour with has them and loves them. he said they are true to their rated flex which many AT boots are not and they still have a lot of movement when in walk mode
 
Most touring specific boots also have the ability to work with dynafit bindings but if your using MFD's then you should be fine with your regular boot. The weight of the skis will be a bigger issue than the lack of a touring boot.
 
Number 1 don't get mfds. They are so heavy. And as far as boots go dalbello is doing big things next year. It's called the Sherpa series. It is a two tounge touring boot so it can move backwards and forwards. Vibram soles but normal hard plastic where it comes in contact with the binder to provide good downhill ability. The 7/8 is the boot I am talking about. Thu also have a 5/5 with dynafit holes for someone who is more concerned on the uphill. Most importantly make sure you have knowledge of the mountains and a good partner and you both know what to do If something goes wrong.
 
completely redisgned for 2012/2013.

that is what mr plake told me at sia. he seemed pretty stoked on it.
 
Get some Dukes, Barons or F12s if you need them this year. Salomon/Atomic may be an additional options next year.

You don't need "touring" boots to tour. Walk mode is nice but you don't need it. Real touring boots are nice but you don't need them. Dynafit is nice but you don't need it. Lightweight skis are nice but you don't need them. I spent my first winter in Chamonix on 120mm Atomic Thugs, Dukes and Salomon X3s (race boots), including 5 hour tours. A guys I toured with last year was on CRJs, Barons and XWave alpine boots for about 4 hours up. Just deal with it until you figure out if it's worth spending a lot of cash on specific gear.
 
This is what I wanted to hear. I was thinking about putting some Salomon Guardian 16s on my Bents next year, and then buy some midfats to put my Rossis on for daily driving.
 
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