Ok, based on all the feedback, sounds like a false alarm. After I posted, I compared mine to my wife’s and noticed a similar (but maybe less?) bend on her size 40s. Someone else just posted: As long as you don't mind a few scuffs and keep them well maintained, a full grain leather boot will last a l...

Well, I managed to put a very minor bend in the SS Toe Bar on my NNN BC boots. Assume that the toe bar is the same on all NNN BC boots (soles made by Rottefella)? Boot still goes into binding. Nothing is lose, just a slight bend in the bar. Curious if anyone else has run into this? Boots are size 47...

I found the OR Trailbreaker to be uncomfortable because it was low-waisted for me and rode on my hips, rather than my waist. I had to cinch them up tight and they still slipped down. The Arc’teryx Gamma AR pants are real comfortable, in that respect, but aren’t what you’re looking for. I found the M...

My idea of aggressive corking is: X-Skin to Heel and back, twice; Then a sweep X-Ski to Heel , to smooth. About 30 seconds, total, with hard pressure, except for the final smoothing sweep back. I’m no wimp, but I wasn’t a concrete contractor, either! (At least I hope I’m not a wimp!) :lol: Maybe tha...

Here is a tip to add to what others have said. If you get some kick but not enough go with more of the same wax. Either more area or thicker. If you get no resistance at all you usually need to go to a warmer wax. I like this subtle distinction! Also don't over cork it or it might not work for the ...

My thoughts... You have plenty of wax on the tips and tails, you don’t need more (and skip the green in the future). Don’t iron in the wax in the grip zone — like you said, that mixes the Polar/ Green / Blue. You don’t want a mix in the grip zone, you want just the wax for the conditions. Like Woods...

+1 for same holes and high-quality epoxy. I have found it hard to get the epoxy (or any glue) to actually coat the entire interior wall of the hole. I use a match stick, or similar, to work the glue all the way around and down the hole. My goal isn’t to fill the hole with glue, but to make sure the ...

Have you tried this routine?

On the off chance someone may see this topic in the future, I want to state that Asnes was very quick to fully resolved this problem, to my complete satisfaction (for which they deserve recognition). I don’t want to elaborate beyond that (and create expectations) but will say I was quite impressed b...

Everyone who has replied so far is a WAY better skier than I am.
I have limited experience on the FT62, and would say they are great in powder but don’t seem to hold an edge well on firm snow.