Jody, As there are no standards for flex index, Dynafit's boot designers prefer not to use them. I have skied these boots and if you have to have a number, I would give them about a 110. Solid, but not race-boot stiffness. The carbon stringers give a ton lateral stiffness.

Yes. The Titan series of boots comes with alpine DIN sole pieces in the box. They should work with all alpine bindings.

Technically, yes. It will fit into an SNS Profil binding. If you are using this boot for classic skiing and not skating, it won't work correctly as it does not flex under the ball of the foot. If you have an older skate ski with a Profil binding, this will work.

Correct. 1/2 pair of size 27.5

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A Titanium alloy used in skis to dampen the ride and give some extra power. It's usually what people are referring to when they say, "this ski has (a sheet of) metal in it".

There is a small difference in flex, with the wmns being a bit softer. The men's core has beech and bamboo stringers which are not in the women's. The women's is also about 20grams lighter in each of the matching lengths.

If you truly want good glide, get either a mohair/nylon mix or a pure mohair. Both G3 and BD make the mix. BD makes a pure mohair. Or you could go with one of the European companies that specialize in mohair, e.g. Pomoca or Coll-Tex.

Chris, Salewa rep here. These shoes are not waterproof, but the same model is available in a Gore-Tex version that is waterproof (http://www.backcountry.com/salewa-alp-trainer-gtx-hiking-boot-mens).

2 main differences to consider. Brake (ST) or no brake (Speed). For in bounds you may prefer a brake. The ST offers a bit more beef for a wider ski: supporting plates under both the toe and heel pieces. Either binder will work great, your call. (IMHO: With a 50/50 split, I'd go with the ST. It's still a darn light rig.)

Dynafits (and all tech-system bindings) lock you in hard. The extremely torsionally rigid connection to the ski can't be beat by any other AT system. The drawback is that they have no elasticity. An alpine binding will allow your boot to move and then return to center if the force isn't great enough to release. With the tech system, you are either in or out. Ski hard-yes, huck cliffs-land smoothly!

Definitely the 191. Weight is the crucial factor and the 191cm is recommended for anyone over approx. 175 lbs.

Jim, With the Sport Classic you can disengage by lifting the toe-piece. From a fallen position, this is much easier than trying to use a pole tip. The trick is to be lifting the toe-piece and raising your boot toe at the same time. Hope this helps.

You can use a pole tip in the center of the toe-piece. The added leverage should help to free up the mechanism. Hint: (though you may already be doing this) Keep your heel down and lift only your toes. This can be harder when raising the release lever (toe-piece) with your hands.

Hope this helps.

Duke now. Salomon in fall.

Hi. Dynafit rep here. It's not likely as Dynafit North America is out of stock on these sizes as well. The TLT5 Performance will return to dominate again next year.

103mm.

These are a great cross between a full-blown storm Gore pant and an ultralight "race" pant. The fit is not baggy, but not euro-race tight either. The front is Gore Windstooper and the back breathes super well. I have used them in the Wasatch all season (not such a good one) and am fully happy with 'em. The dollar value ? is up to you, but for touring, I like them better than a $450 Gore Pro Shell pant.

Yes. They are cross-compatible between the Radicals and Verticals.

Yes, but you may want to consider a sock with a higher percentage of synthetic. This will move the moisture away from your foot better, especially if you have sweaty feet. Try the Teko Synrgi series. http://www.backcountry.com/teko-midweight-hiking-sock-mens.html

Medium length (171cm-181cm), 100mm wide.

With only the 80mm left, I would try the G3 Alpinist skin. Get a 130mm Med. length (171-181cm). http://www.backcountry.com/g3-alpinist-climbing-skin.html

Jonathan,
Heel riser issue was fixed. The pins on which the risers rotate now have heads on them.
No weight savings between winter 10/11 and winter 11/12 (no penalty either).
Brake was fixed in winter 2010. Brake does not have a sliding AFD.
G3 Onyx has 33mm of adjustment. But the Dynafit Radical actually has 25mm of adjustment (12.5mm each direction).

One other factor to consider. The Jam has an early rise tip. That will shorten your effective edge, making the longer length easier to handle.

Must be a misprint. G3 warranties are typically 1 year (like most ski co.s).

Atomic does make a women's version, the Ashera 30, but Liz is correct, there is no difference in the sizing.

Tech system bindings (G3, Dynafit, etc.) all have great DH performance as you are truly locked into the ski. The one drawback for hardpack and bumps is that they have zero elasticity (the ability of the boot to move off center in the binding and then come back without releasing). That said, I would rather have the better skiing and lighter weight of these bindings than any other backcountry system. They ski better and tour better.

The Atomic RT86 followed the Kailas, but that is also now out of production. The Atomic Aspect is the ski currently carrying on this tradition of a quick turning Tele/AT ski.

Yes, but you need to do a simple modification to your SNS Profil binding. If you have the SNS Profil Auto (step-in), you need to modify the flexor (bumper). With an exacto knife or razor blade, cut off the first section of the bumper closest to your boot toe. If you have the SNS Profil Plus or Profil Classic, you need to cut off the first 2 sections.

Changing to the Pilot binding will give you more control over the ski, with its 2 attachment points. Changing is easy, as all the holes in the Pilot binding match the Profil, plus you need to drill one more.

Hope this helps.

This binding will work great for your needs. If anything, it may be on the "heavy" side for touring with the skis mentioned. You may find that skis with scales are not much fun at the resort.

Nordic boots in general do not breathe very well. Even so, given the temps they are used in, it is rarely an issue.

If you want light weight and a solid torsional lock to the ski, go with Dynafit. Check out either the Radical ST of FT(higher DIN & burlier).

G3 dropped the price a bunch on these skins this year, but they also dropped the bag and skin saver.

You may also want to consider the Radical FT. If you are super aggro and/or are pushing a DIN setting of 9.5-10, then the added beef (and higher DIN) of the FT would make sense.

Yes. It got an early rise tip and reduced camber underfoot. Slightly narrower shovel. New ultralight cap construction. Overall weight dropped 300 gr. (11 oz.)!!

Right underneath the "Select Options" button (upper right of this page) is a link to the Smartwool Slipper size chart. Hope this helps!

Yes. As the kid progresses and maybe gets into racing, you will want to get them a dedicated skate boot/binding set-up.

Yes. This will work fine with a normal downhill ski with tele bindings. It has plenty of beef to drive even the wider skis out there. But, this will not fit into into alpine bindings.

If your Superfeets are also 10 years old, they are probably dead. I would try the boots without new insoles first. They have good arch support built in. If you feel you still need Superfeets, grab a new pair.

Either 130 or 140mm will work great.

Yes, but don't put them in the dryer!

You Betcha!

130mm would also work with less to trim and only missing 4-5mm for part of the tip. Can't say about the length without knowing which length you bought.

Your best bet is to head to a retailer who has a Salomon jig. If that's not possible contact Salomon directly (support.us@salomon.com).

The Toko Green Base Binder can be rubbed on and corked in without heating. For the longest life, it is best to rub on and then iron it in. Here is the Toko Tech Manual (http://www.tokous.com/Manuals/Nordic%20Tech%20Manual.pdf) and a video specific to the base binder (http://www.tokous.com/Grip%20Waxing%20Videos.htm#Base%20Green%20Binder%20Application).

For me, yes. I am typically a US 9.0 from most brands and fit the Salewa 9.0 perfectly.

Long 140mm will be perfect. The ski tapers quickly so that the open 4mm on each side at the tip won't make a big difference in skinning. Enjoy!

I have one and it works great for my Bernese Mtn Dog - i.e. a lot of fur! The top breathes reasonably well. The panniers not so much. My best advice is to closelt monitor you dog. If your dog seems hot, take it off and give him a break or slow way down.

It's all about weight. The weight chart on this page is not correct for this specific ski. Here is the weight chart from the Rossi website: 166 (90-120 lbs) 176 (120-150 lbs) 186 (150-180 lbs) 196 (180 lbs +).

It may depend on your use. Hucking 40-footers may stress the binding a bit... The new Radical FT has more beef. There is a support plate under the toe piece and a larger, stiffer carbon connecting plate between the toe and heel. They should be back on the Backcountry.com site in a few days.

The biggest Dynafit gets is 30.0. The largest volume/width series is the Zzero/Green Machine. BD has a reputation for wider fits. They stop at 30.5.

Eric, Your best bet is the G3 Alpinist Split Board Skin size medium (158-174cm). They are shaped to fit boards, not skis and have a better tail connection for boards. Backcountry.com was carrying them. Maybe they are temporarily out. In lieu of the split-board skins, get these in a short 130mm width and get the twin-tip tail attachment.

130mm short for best coverage. Twin-tip connectors really help keep the skin tail on the ski. They're worth every penny. The skins come with a cutting tool. Well-designed and easy to use. There is a good cutting video on G3s website (http://www.genuineguidegear.com/life/video/trimming-g3-alpinist-skins).

Wall-to-wall: Better grip, but heavier.
Straight: Lighter, easier to fold, but less grip.

No. This is a telemark binding. Any AT binding will work. If you want to go light, a tech-system (i.e. Dynafit system) binding is the best. Your ski choice will depend on many factors: In-bound vs. backcountry, aggressiveness/ability, lightweight vs. DH performance. Most skis will work, but keep in mind that the Megalite is a lightweight boot that may not drive bigger/stiffer skis well.

Yes. Get the 125mms and trim them to fit.

No. It will not work with this binding. The Rossi X-8 Skate (not classic) boot will work in any NNN skate binding, including the NIS. If your skis don't have a plate, you will need a non-plate NNN binding for these boots (e.g.: http://www.backcountry.com/fischer-racing-r3-skate-binding). Current NNN bindings are branded either Rossignol, Fischer, Madshus or Rottefella.

Not really. The material is waterproof, but the seams are not taped and it does not have a waterproof top-closure.

Yep. I believe the Koi has a 134mm tip. The 120mm should work great.

Yes. Lifetime warranty against material defects.

There are 4 viable options. A tent can be easily attached to the side using the compression straps. However, you will lose the use of that side pocket. Outside or underneath the sleeping bag compartment using the vertical compressions straps will work. You can also attach it under the top lid.

It will work for both the Vertical and Radical series.

They are made in a walnut (dark brown) color, but are sold out until the spring season (approx. mid-winter). You can see a photo just below in the "Dream Boots" review.

115mm Longs will get you up the hill.

The 180cm should be the right size for her.

I would recommend sizing down. Especially with a metal-edge touring ski, it can be hard to get enough grip from the waxless pattern. You give up a little downhill performance and/or glide for secure uphill grip. Herringboning, when you shouldn't have to, sucks!

Need to know length / width?

You'll want the 65mm, then trim to fit.

Skate skis are sized primarily on weight. There is a weight chart on this page. At 5'10" he/she is likely to be on the 192cm. The weight chart recommendation is where you should go, unless he/she is exceptionally light for his/her height and/or not very athletic. If so, you might lean towards the 187cm.

No. I've been skiing with polarized for a few years. Easier on the eyes!