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When it’s time to leave the resort behind and hit the backcountry in search of epic lines, outfit your Factor boots with the Black Diamond Factor AT Sole Block. This interchangeable sole gives the Factor Dynafit compatibility and a boot-sole grip for rocky traverses and quad-burning approach hikes. Now you can use your favorite boots both in AND out of the resort.
Bottom Line: Add a new dimension to you Factor boots.
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Just added these to my Factors and had a shop adjust the Barons
Just added these to my Factors and had a shop adjust the Barons accordingly (I've been on the alpine soles for the last 2 years and wanted to use the Factors with my Dynafits as well) Felt great on the skin up but then felt too far back/too upright skiing down. Was this due to the change in binding height on the toe of my Barons (felt like I was back on my heels a little)? Anyone one else have a similar feel? Solution?
By: 9094heel
February 25, 2011
I seem to recall something about the Barons having no ramp angle, as opposed to Dynafit which has a few degrees of ramp angle. Could this be the issue?
By: tim3588473
March 10, 2011
is there a between the mean green and the one color other than
is there a between the mean green and the one color other than the appearance in the sole?
By: matchew34347191
November 3, 2009
BD AT Sole Blocks
By:
Moffatt
February 26, 2010
I finally found a pair of these in large. Seems to me BD underestimated the desire people had for these awesome upgrades to their AT boot(duh). Got a pair so that I can switch back and forth between the AT and Alpine toe plate. I found that the AT heel piece works in my alpine bindings just as well and is way more durable than the Alpine blocks. The soles seem to have great grip and interface well with my Barons, my Dynafits as well as Fritchis and Naxos.
The plastic has seemed to hold up fairly well and resists dimpling from my bindings heel pieces.
All in all a nice upgrade to a great boot although tough to track down a size large.
1 Comment Last Comment: March 11, 2011 by: jss100279782
By: jss100279782
March 11, 2011
Where did you find them? I've looked everywhere I can think of.
Aside from forward pressure, are there any other adjustments
Aside from forward pressure, are there any other adjustments I need to make on my binding if I use the AT sole block? I have Marker Duke bindings and I like the fact that I can easily swap between my Factors (with regular soles) and race boots with no fiddling around with the bindings since the bsl's between the 2 boots are just about the same.
By: baystate74
April 29, 2009
When using these AT Lug sole instead of an Alpine DIN sole block, you will need to also adjust the bindings platform height. This can easily be done using the adjustment screw located on the Dukes toe piece.
By: Cory Guru
April 29, 2009
Anything like this for the Garmont Adrenalin? I'd love to
Anything like this for the Garmont Adrenalin? I'd love to keep my G Adrenalin's and run a dynafit binding until I've got the cash reserves to get a whole new set of boots. The Adrenalin's have removable/replaceable soles with screws, so I wonder if something like this would work.
By: Bramski
April 14, 2009
Good Sole that smells like my barn.
By:
SkiLeases.com
June 19, 2009
Really, it smells like a hay barn. Still does after use! I'd say they are much more durable than the Alpine blocks. That 'rubber' just wears right off. I have contacted them about making a vibram sole. I don't have a clue why they didn't do that...
Do these come as a pair or do I need to order 2
Do these come as a pair or do I need to order 2
By: rob2575228
March 13, 2009
They come in a pair.
By: Bud Martin
March 13, 2009
Do these work with Fritshki(sp?) freeride bindings?
Do these work with Fritshki(sp?) freeride bindings?
It's Fritschi for future reference, and yes.Compatible with AT bindings that meet DIN ISO 13992, any BD AT boot and also Dynafit. Attaches with 2 exterior 4mm screws for the toe and 2 interior phillips screws for the heel.
By: Dakka
March 13, 2009
nice adder to nice boot
By:
claude
March 20, 2009
AT sole went on quickly and easily. Great for walking around Chamonix! Had to set the forward pressure on my Dukes a couple clicks tighter than with the Din sole to prevent forward release for some odd reason, but likely my poor initial adjustment.
Thumbs up, and am looking forward to getting some dynafit binders for lighter touring.
what's the size range on these pups?
what's the size range on these pups?
By: chunky no-funky
January 3, 2009
23.0-25.5 (S)
26.0-31.5 (L)
right off of the BD site.
By: TimGuru
January 23, 2011
i have a set of marker baron bindings...can i use these at soles
i have a set of marker baron bindings...can i use these at soles on the barons???
By: matchew34347191
December 27, 2008
yes, just need to ajust the afd. get a shop to do it
By: rob stokes
January 24, 2009
Change me.
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We have a lot more Alpine Touring Boots than that
Alpine Touring BootsBD AT Sole Blocks
I finally found a pair of these in large. Seems to me BD underestimated the desire people had for these awesome upgrades to their AT boot(duh). Got a more...
Good Sole that smells like my barn.
Really, it smells like a hay barn. Still does after use! I'd say they are much more durable than the Alpine blocks. That 'rubber' just wears more...
- Binding Compatibility:
- AT & Dynafit bindings
- Recommended Use:
- Backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Taiwan