General remark: ski length for general (plastic) mountaineering boots
may be chosen much shorter than regular ski length (approx. 130 cm =
51'). The boots don't support as much as regular ski boots do, so
lesser length of skis does make them manoeuvrable like regular length
skis with regular ski boots. Extra models are available but may cost!
Shorten regular skis may help because the stress for the screws fixing
the bindings on the skis do not have to be that strong as on regular skis.

The Silvretta 300 series is the lightest of the old silvretta line. It
has no side release, although with plastic boots and exactly fitting
rear heel part, it did release sideways if not too tightly adjusted.

It will be the cheapest, though hard to be found.

Ramers work as well and are the same weight class, but need a little bit
more maintenance (lubing).

The Silvretta 400 series bindings have a built-in sideways release
mechanism which adds considerably to its weight.

This written, try to find old silvrettas.

Good luck.


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L. Michael Boos
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