Telemark Talk / Telemark Tips Forum

Is this going to be an issue? I've seen plenty of NTN boots with the binding toe cup imprint/pressure wear, but mine look like they are about to bust through. This is my 4th season in the boots, but they have only been used probably 20 days (2 young kids will do that to you).

Damn, the wear on my TXs is really, really bad. But not as bad as yours!

Did it happen normally over those 20 days or something happened? Maybe you twisted your leg badly since it seems you have the wear only on one side...?

If there's some wear on the other side too, you will definitely feel some loose on your bindings. Shake your ski while you're in the chairlift and see if it's loose... Tightening the tubes a bit will help, but epoxy/cold weld is your best friend here...

It happened normally over the last 4 seasons, as far as I know. I've only skied 2 days so far this season and have had a couple falls, but nothing major. I seem to have a little wiggle on that side (I skied yesterday and was playing around with it a little on the lift and standing in my bindings). I'm just disappointed that they are breaking down after so little use. Was thinking about contacting Scarpa, but since they are out of warranty, I'm doubtful they will do anything.

Looks to me like you might have tried to close the bindings without the toe being in the correct position, mainly due to the chopped piece. Maybe you have a piece of binding bent? I had impressions in mine but nothing near that, and mine were coming up on their 4th season.