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Ski Bindings for Hiking Boots
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Feb 13, 2011 at 1:19 pm #1269109
After David Chenault inspired me with his Spring Skis, I tried to make something similar. I failed, but my brother succeeded.
He has now written a high resolution document and a low resolution document describing the bindings. Enjoy!
Feb 13, 2011 at 4:57 pm #1696273Nice work, and nice write up. I'm slowly working on a much improved v2 of mine. No rush, as I won't need them until May.
Feb 13, 2011 at 7:47 pm #1696362Ross,
Are you familiar with what were the Ramer bindings that readily accepted many hiking boots and had a toe release. Would be interested in your opinion.Feb 13, 2011 at 10:43 pm #1696419I'm not familiar with Ramer bindings. I've only seen them on the web. I seem to remember some site that listed several approach ski choices, and those might have been on there. Can you buy them now? When I started building my own, I knew of no one making anything that interested me (Yupi and Karhu stopped making theirs). Now, there are the three offerings I mention in my little doc (although one of them is only a ski, which really doesn't count, since there are several little skis, or skiboards that can be used). Unfortunately, unless they still make Ramer bindings, I don't think anyone makes anything that would really fit the bill (without making your own).
Feb 24, 2011 at 11:06 pm #1701352I have Berwin bindings (white Canadian Army ones) that I attatch to my Voile' release bindings.
My solution for more stiffness was to add (pop rivet) a layer of stainless steel 1/16 inch strip inside the Berwin's sole. It helps but ain't nearly as stiff as your setup. Nice solution you've worked out.
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