Thanks to Ben's comment on sizing, I finally pulled the trigger on a pair of these boots. I hope the UK 7's are going to work. One comment I noticed in the various threads was how much heavier it was than the Antarctic and Refugio. How much are we talking about? I guess I'm regressing - Kazama Mount...

Ben, check La Cordee they have the 75 mm for $500. I assume that’s Canadian bucks.

So I went on line and found the Manual for cheaper than the Magnum/Automatic at MEC. It Is from Trailhead/Paddle Shack in Ottawa and is already shipping, whereas the Automatic from MEC is back ordered with delivery timing uncertain.
Thanks again guys for the feedback.

Why are the Automatics terrible Woodserson? The only options at MEC are the Magnum and the Automatic. Perhaps I should cancel my order with MEC and buy the Manual from another retailer.

Thanks for the inputJohnny. You’re right Automatics it is. On back order at MEC though

Thanks Voilenerd and Satsuma for your input, it came in as I was replying to Ben. So one positive, two negative. I can’t wait to try them

Ben, I did try bending the boots in downhill mode without a binding and it felt OK. I wonder if boot size relative to your feet is an issue. For years I’ve been buying boots in a 42 size, for concern about toe bang, but realized when I checked a shoe size chart that I was actually a 41. These boots ...

I was in my local Sports Junkies secondhand/consignment store today and snagged a brand new pair of these boots for C$70. Feeling pleased with myself I headed home and googled them. I was a bit disturbed to read on a forum called Trailspace several people saying the toe box collapses and causes toe ...

Hey Bri7 I was interested to see you have Magnums on the FindR’s. What boot do you use to drive an 86mm waisted ski with NNN BC? Enquiring minds want to know

I would echo CTMaher’s suggestion. I have the B&D plate with Dynafit Radical toes and a Voile Hardwire back end on a pair of Vector BC’s. It’s very neutral to the extent that, when I first took it out, I really noticed the neutrality as I had been on Freedoms and Meidjo’s prior to that. After on...