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Black Diamond Seeker Telemark Ski Boot - Men's - 2008 BCS
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Black Diamond designed the 100 flex Men\222s Seeker Telemark Ski Boot for backcountry powder hunters who want a lightweight, easy touring boot that delivers responsive, efficient power transmission when tackling untracked descents. This boot begins with a Pebax Triax-Tour frame that offers an ideal balance of stiff support and forgiving flex. The Seeker\222s three buckle design and MidStiff bellows provide uphill efficiency without sacrificing high-performance downhill capabilities. Black Diamond gave this boot a mechanically integrated ski/walk mode and three setting covering eight degrees of forward lean to suit your skiing style and stance. The thermo-moldable, high performance Strobel liner features the Boa closure system for increased fit and on the fly adjustability. Use this boot with both 75mm and three-pin tele binders.
Bottom Line: Seek and you shall find deep pow stashes.
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I'm looking for gear that would work for a cross/back country
I'm looking for gear that would work for a cross/back country type skiing with the occational ability to tele-turn down hills/ravines. My current set up is: boots Rossi BC X3 with Fishcer Rebound Crown skis. Would this boot work for this type of skiing? Thanks!
By: aar4213684
November 20, 2011
This boot would be a bit much for what you say you are looking for. If you want a tele-binding boot, take a look at the Scarpa T4, the Crispi Antarctic (leather), Fischer BCX-875 or the Rossi BCX-11.
By: Sandy Brown
November 21, 2011
These are great
By:
Mark Billie
May 16, 2011
Broke these in at A Basin this weekend, then skied up Quandary Peak (14,265') the next day. The BOA lace system is very nice, allows you to get a comfortable but tight fit. I felt like I was in total control of my skis, could easily drive them wherever I wanted to. I was skiing some T3s before and I find these immeasurably superior. They are quite warm (camped at 10,900' in the cold), I wore the boot liners in my (summer) sleeping bag and was comfortable all night. Good to hike in/walk in, boot packing was no problem, even a little downclimbing on the east wall at A Basin was no problemo. Walk-mode makes a noticeable difference, although of course I forgot to engage ski mode and skied some hairy stuff in walk mode just fine. Went through some highly variable conditions on the 14er and felt right at home. The cuff is perhaps a little low, and you'll want either longer pants or maybe gaiters if you're in truly deep powder. BUT... I have never skied a more comfortable boot. Sizing is true to what you'd expect. Also, I did not mold the liners - just skied them right out of the box. Super comfy. Get em!
Hi all, I know that my feet fit well in the 30.5 Scarpa T1s (hired
Hi all, I know that my feet fit well in the 30.5 Scarpa T1s (hired them for the slopes recently) and someone mentioned that BD size similarly to scarpas (perhaps a bit wider though - fine for me!) but looking at the sizing chart BD vs Scarpa are miles off when comparing US or EUR sizing (i'm a 46EUR usually). If I stick to the 30.5 mondo (as with the Scarpas) can I be fairly certain I'll be ok?
By: citationx2203213
August 7, 2011
Thanks Sandy, it was as I thought. I just found it really strange that the sizing charts are so different since, as you say, mondopoint is really a defined, "measureable" size, not a relative one.
By: citationx2203213
August 9, 2011
Thanks Sandy, it was as I thought. I just found it really strange that the sizing charts are so different since, as you say, mondopoint is really a defined, "measureable" size, not a relative one.
By: citationx2203213
August 9, 2011
Mondopoint is simply a measure of the length of the foot in centimeters. It doesn't take into account width or volume. That said, using the same mondo size should give you the best shot at a good fit.
By: Sandy Brown
August 9, 2011
Comfortable, solid boot
By:
Jonathan Callahan
January 7, 2009
I've been demoing the Seeker for the past week and have been really quite pleased. It is a lower cuff boot than something like a T-1. Not having skied the T-2 I can't speak to its relative stiffness; however, I think it has great torsional support and is consistent and predictable in flex. I like the BOA system on the liner though it does take longer to put on. And the ski/walk modes are well thought out and actually make a noticeable difference.
My one major complaint after 8 days of lift-served skiing is the boot seems to let a lot of snow in and the liners consequently get wet.
1 Comment Last Comment: May 6, 2011 by: chris miller
By: chris miller
May 6, 2011
these seekers will work with targa cable bindings on light down hills as well as my voille releasable on rossi black widows Great for an intermediate to advance that likes a flex boot but starting to hate my old asolos
It's been years since I bought tele boots, and I was wondering
It's been years since I bought tele boots, and I was wondering how much sock is needed for the new boots like the BD Seeker. Liners these days seem to be better and warmer than 15 years ago. On my newer Technica downhill boots, I just use one pair of relatively light ski socks. What are folks using?
Mike
By: Mike McGarr
June 23, 2011
All good boot fitters recommend using a thin sock (and making sure that the boot model fits your foot). Any bulk inside just leads to problems and can make your feet colder. Hope this helps.
By: Sandy Brown
June 24, 2011
Prefer the T2X
By:
Gee Alsenz
March 25, 2009
Buddy let me swap my T2X for his Seekers for a tour in the Crazy Mtns. Overall, the seeker is intended to be a touring but on-piste capable boot. I was not impressed by the low cuff, and the boa-lacing wire system on the liner didn't work very well for me. Sizing is pretty much the same as Scarpa's mondos, so have confidence there. Specifically I did not feel the bellows flexed stiff enough compared to the T2X. I think this boot is ok for the avg BC-oriented individual, but I will be sticking with the T2X.
I am fairly new to the telemark work and am trying to figure
I am fairly new to the telemark work and am trying to figure out a decent set up to start on. I mainly ski resorts and am wondering if these boots are stiff enough for groomed runs if combined with the hammerhead bindings. Thanks!
By: Justin
May 28, 2011
These are the least aggressive of BD's tele boots. If you're charging groomed runs on stiff bindings like those, I'd recommend the BD Push boot instead. The Seeker is more like a backcountry boot.
By: Angus Bohanon
May 29, 2011
best boot i've demo'd
By:
joe
February 5, 2009
I'm just getting back into tele'n since i 'learned' in the early 90's. I've been trying on several generations of boots lately, and find the Seeker to fit my foot the best and offer the best control for a mid-cuff, 3 buckle boot. i love the snowboarder inspired wire tightening liner, which provided a secure, comfortable fit - although it took a few times to get it in just the right place. I've tried the T2X, older T2's, and Garmont Synergy, and found them lacking the comfort and power the Seeker provides. The Crispi XR didn't fit my foot well at all in the store, but i have a narrow foot. and i'm not too interested in 4 buckle boots yet anyway.
these boots did everything i wanted them too, and i felt like my skiing improved pretty dramatically with them, they fit and were comfortable during a long day at CB. Hope they go on sale soon so i can afford a pair!
Write your question here...I'm getting back inot the BC seen
Write your question here...I'm getting back inot the BC seen after many years. I have Fischer Europa '99' w/metal edges - use skins.
Rotterfela, 3 pin. What does a cable telmark binding offer?
By: dfaubions857166
February 19, 2010
A modern cable binding would be severe overkill for a 55mm waist ski. It sounds like you need to go to a shop and talk to somebody about the progression of backcountry skiing. Those Europas are backcounttry crossover skis, and are primarily designed for touring, and not downhill. Cable bindings are designed to give better downhill performance, and since your Europas are not, then a cable binding has nothing to offer you with those skis. A Voile 3 pin cable binding with side throw will give you a bit more control, but nothing like a cartridge/spring and cable binder.
By: Jack Wizo
February 19, 2010
Sweet Boot
By:
Mike B
July 29, 2010
Started Tele skiing in 1977 with skinny skis and rubber duck boots. Ever since I've run leather-from Asolo Snowfields to Merrill Ultras to Merrill Super Comps. Rented many plastics and finally stepped into a pair of these at the Grand Targhee Tele Fest a couple of years ago. Never looked back. Even, consistent flex in the bellows, torsional stiffness is excellent and the Boa system made me change my underwear. Once I bought a pair and got the liners heated.....WOW!!! This is the best backcountry (pretty much all I ski in the Tetons) boot I've ever skied. For mostly area skiing I'd go with the Push, but for backcountry with my K2 Work Stinx or World Piste's, these hook up beautifully. T2's are ok, but not a match.
I'm in love.
I probably need a 26.5 becuase I am a US size 9 male. But if
I probably need a 26.5 becuase I am a US size 9 male. But if this turns out to be too small will I be able to exchange for the next size up? But if you don't have the next size up in stock, will I be able to obtain a refund?
By: ed rosenthal
March 13, 2009
Yes on the size, yes you can exchange it for the size up if they have it, and yes you can get a refund if the size up is not available. Sweet deal!
By: Andrew
March 13, 2009
Anyone tried these? I'm looking for something stiffer than
Anyone tried these? I'm looking for something stiffer than my T-3's but not yet an Alpine boot;)?
By: ika2501645
October 23, 2008
I have not personally tried these but from what I have heard and read these boots should be similar to a T2, so they would be stiffer than a T3.
By: Bud Martin
November 12, 2008
Change me.
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2008 Model No Longer Available
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Black Diamond Seeker Telemark Ski Boot - Men's
Black Diamond Seeker Telemark Ski Boot - Men'sThese are great
Broke these in at A Basin this weekend, then skied up Quandary Peak (14,265') the next day. The BOA lace system is very nice, allows you to get a more...
Comfortable, solid boot
I've been demoing the Seeker for the past week and have been really quite pleased. It is a lower cuff boot than something like a T-1. Not having more...
- Shell Material:
- Pebax
- Number of Buckles:
- 3
- Micro-Adjustable:
- yes
- Flex Index:
- midstiff bellows
- Liner:
- Efficient Fit Liner w/ Boa Closure System
- Thermo-moldable:
- yes
- Lean Angle:
- 14 deg, to 22 deg
- Weight:
- 8 lb 3 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year