Why is it that when I try to get my hands on those lifters, ppl stop returning my calls?!
Does the heel maintain a solid base or is there wobble/mush from the rubber?
No mush..but much better for walking. Even better is if you go with Gripwalk but there are limits with the bindings that you can use.Does the heel maintain a solid base or is there wobble/mush from the rubber?
Does the heel maintain a solid base or is there wobble/mush from the rubber?
You should store them upside down in the living room - they look good. Maybe leave the stinky liners elsewhere.
OK, so those are compatible with any binding, correct?
Yes they are. But because you are adding about 5mm to the bottom of the lug, the toe lugs will need to be routed to remove the same amount from the top. Head offers these as option, they originally were the soles for the Head Raptor Overkill but skiers saw that they would be a good option for solid lugged boots. There are others out there too, the Nordica & Tecnica soles also work.OK, so those are compatible with any binding, correct?
I want some.
Yeah, these are scary...I've used the Nordica 5mm lifters in the past. They have a bit of 'tread' and worked fairly well. I've also used both Head and Lange 3mm flat lifters. You don't need skis with those things.
Well, I don't want to cut the boot b/c by the end of December I'll be skiing great. I was just hoping to ease into the season with something a little softer I guess.
Bill
I put the vibram lugs on my new B3 RD's too. My helmet was predominately for trying to walk around in my old red RD's with 5mm lifters.........DANGEROUS!Yes they are. But because you are adding about 5mm to the bottom of the lug, the toe lugs will need to be routed to remove the same amount from the top. Head offers these as option, they originally were the soles for the Head Raptor Overkill but skiers saw that they would be a good option for solid lugged boots. There are others out there too, the Nordica & Tecnica soles also work.
Grassy ass. I'm sure I have a connection to get my hands on some and get them installed properly.Yes they are. But because you are adding about 5mm to the bottom of the lug, the toe lugs will need to be routed to remove the same amount from the top. Head offers these as option, they originally were the soles for the Head Raptor Overkill but skiers saw that they would be a good option for solid lugged boots. There are others out there too, the Nordica & Tecnica soles also work.
Yes it certainly is weird how plates just disappear from being available. Maybe the screw pattern stays the same, maybe not. I had vibram soles years ago. Then PJ didn't have them. A few different plastic ones since. Each different.Another tip for anyone that will be adding replaceable soles...If you plan on keeping the boots for a while...buy an extra set of soles to have for replacement down the road.
We can ship you some. It's only money.
I am running Thermic IC1200's and they are indeed a must.Also for me, boot heaters are mandatory for this boot, it’s also NOT the boot to wear when working a course or when you need to stand around on the hill for a while.
OK..I found the shortcomings of the Raptor...they are NOT a parking lot boot. These do not want to come off when they are cold. It just ain't happening. I will have to pack accordingly with a power invertor in the car along with either a hair dryer or heat gun either that or sit in the car for 5-10 minutes with the heat on to let the shells warm up when I am parking in the upper lot at Rose. Otherwise, I will be parking and booting up on the Slide side.
After having a dozen or so days in the boots, I am just loving the stance. I am not sure when I have felt more natually stacked in a boot.