In need of suggestions for Boots/Binding Combo
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 9:52 am
Hello,
Getting back into the sport again, after an 8+ year hiatus. The problem(s), while (some of) my gear might not be outdated, it would seem that many of the older manufacturers are no longer. Having previously resided in PDX (PDX to Mt Hood was an easy 2hr drive often), it became more of a challenge to get out enough (with 2 little ones no less). Having relocated 10min from several XC/BC areas, and 15min drive to Mt. Bachelor now — things are much different to say the least.
Current setups, that I'm looking to make the best out of.
My big mountain setup is totally fine. Voile Charger with a 22D Axl, boot is a T1 (this still totally works well for me). I'm not feeling any desire to change this at this time, as I've been on snowboard for the past 5 years — and will likely not totally leave this method of snow sliding (at least in powder).
What I'm looking to use more this season are the following 2 setups.
Lite Duty Tele Setup = Karhu XCD Guides w/Voile X2 binding; I need a boot that would work well with this. I had a pair of T4s, but they've never fit well unfortunately. Truly, I wish I still had my ol' Garmont Gara's for this setup.
XC BC Touring setup: Rossignol BC 70 w/NNN BC binding. I think it will be much easier to find a pair of boots that will pair well with this setup.
Suggestions are welcomed.
Getting back into the sport again, after an 8+ year hiatus. The problem(s), while (some of) my gear might not be outdated, it would seem that many of the older manufacturers are no longer. Having previously resided in PDX (PDX to Mt Hood was an easy 2hr drive often), it became more of a challenge to get out enough (with 2 little ones no less). Having relocated 10min from several XC/BC areas, and 15min drive to Mt. Bachelor now — things are much different to say the least.
Current setups, that I'm looking to make the best out of.
My big mountain setup is totally fine. Voile Charger with a 22D Axl, boot is a T1 (this still totally works well for me). I'm not feeling any desire to change this at this time, as I've been on snowboard for the past 5 years — and will likely not totally leave this method of snow sliding (at least in powder).
What I'm looking to use more this season are the following 2 setups.
Lite Duty Tele Setup = Karhu XCD Guides w/Voile X2 binding; I need a boot that would work well with this. I had a pair of T4s, but they've never fit well unfortunately. Truly, I wish I still had my ol' Garmont Gara's for this setup.
XC BC Touring setup: Rossignol BC 70 w/NNN BC binding. I think it will be much easier to find a pair of boots that will pair well with this setup.
Suggestions are welcomed.