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Salomon's New Twin Axis Classic Binding?
I saw Salomon's new twin axis classic binding. They claim it reduces
the rolling up on the ball of the foot when kicking and eliminates the need for a bumper. Sounds pretty weird because I thought it was good to finish off the ball of the foot. Perhaps Salomon needs a new gimic since Rottfella came up the clip on NIS binding. A great idea considering no more screw holes and the option of positioning the binding. My spin is it will behave like trying to classic in a really stiff sole skate boot in which the ski wants to stay in contact with boot heel. Any other thoughts? |
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I saw the boots and bindings on display at the Eastern Canadian
Championships last week-end. I wasn't able to try the boot but I looked closely at the binding. I like the idea of getting rid of the bumber (which are prone to coming loose and are crumbling with time). However, the new system looks a bit flimsy: a tiny plastic hook attached to a woven belt, tensioned by a spring. Lots of small pieces and linking points. The only advantage I see is that the spring tension can be adjusted. But is this really a need or a marketing gimmick? BarryT "Gene Goldenfeld" wrote in message et... Same question. My first thought was that it would move the boot's flex point back, but that's not apparent from the marketing video. Right now, flex point is the main difference between the stiff-feeling Race 9 and the Combi (Active 8 and maybe Pro). Other brands have much softer forefoot flex. It may be that Salomon is just replacing the bumper's function and something about it inhibits rolling up too early. Just have to wait and see. Gene wrote: I saw Salomon's new twin axis classic binding. They claim it reduces the rolling up on the ball of the foot when kicking and eliminates the need for a bumper. Sounds pretty weird because I thought it was good to finish off the ball of the foot. Perhaps Salomon needs a new gimic since Rottfella came up the clip on NIS binding. A great idea considering no more screw holes and the option of positioning the binding. My spin is it will behave like trying to classic in a really stiff sole skate boot in which the ski wants to stay in contact with boot heel. Any other thoughts? |
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I also saw these boots for the first time on display at Easterns in
Cantley. I thought the flex of the forefoot section of the classic boots was considerably more than the current offering. I didn't get to demo them so I am just gauging this by the flexing them by hand. I am not too sure how the belt will hold up but the spring attached to it did look pretty beefy. The skate boots appeared to be super stiff which is something I like to see. Lots of carbon weave all over the boot. I know it is just for asthetics but it looks good IMO. CK |
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