Official: Atomic & Salomon Shift 13 MNC Binding Thread

[soupcan]

Probably just the topsheet that rose a little when they drilled it (happens when you work too fast, but has no consequences). But if it concernes you, take them back to the shop and ask them (nicely) to clean it up. They should do it for free.

Thanks, that was my assumption but I noticed it and just wanted to see other people’s opinions. There is no contact screws in the vicinity of the rise so after thinking about it last night there is a chance the it’s just going with the camber profile of the skis even.

I'd take them back to the shop just to make sure the front of the binding that slides into a washer like shim at the front is properly engaged there. It's mounted to the ski first with a screw and is not visible. If the tech didn't push the front of the binding down hard enough the toe piece can slide forward above and not engage the screwed in washer.

The problem could easily be the raised top sheet mentioned but it is worth making sure the toe piece is properly engaged.

Thanks for the advice, the front washer is engaged I double check that screw when I tested the torque on the screws. That was sort of my first assumption when I noticed it to but upon further investigation it was not the case. Either way I’ll get a shop to take a look and go from there.

cheers gang! Appreciate the insight!

 

[Monsieur_Patate]

What crampons do you guys use? I know Salomon has officially supported crampons but they are hard to come by and also pretty expensive, wondering if any other model out there would fit.

 

[chevelus]

Hi, I have the Shift 10 and REI told me my boot (a La Sportiva Spectre) is incompatible because the toe is too high and it is not ISO 9523. From what I can research, it is ISO 9523, and the toe is 30mm, which is within the parameters. Unfortunately, REI seems correct that the Shift is not going to work with this boot -- the AFD plate does not go down enough to provide the toe clearance. Any advice? I think I may shave/grind/sand down the vibram boot soles to provide a bit more clearance (I think we are talking 1-2mm). I'd hate to have to buy new boots or return the bindings.

 

[onenerdykid]

Hi, I have the Shift 10 and REI told me my boot (a La Sportiva Spectre) is incompatible because the toe is too high and it is not ISO 9523. From what I can research, it is ISO 9523, and the toe is 30mm, which is within the parameters. Unfortunately, REI seems correct that the Shift is not going to work with this boot -- the AFD plate does not go down enough to provide the toe clearance. Any advice? I think I may shave/grind/sand down the vibram boot soles to provide a bit more clearance (I think we are talking 1-2mm). I'd hate to have to buy new boots or return the bindings.

I would get a second opinion from a more touring-oriented shop.