Salomon Pro Combi Pilot

Anyone have experience with the Salomon Pro Combi Pilot boots for skate
rollerskiing? My original bumblebees need to be replaced and it'd be
nice to have one boot for both techniques? Still skiing on snow,
but sale prices make now a good time to buy.

Gene

On Mar 25, 1:57*pm, wrote:
Anyone have experience with the Salomon Pro Combi Pilot boots for skate
rollerskiing? *My original bumblebees need to be replaced and it'd be
nice to have one boot for both techniques? *Still skiing on snow,
but sale prices make now a good time to buy.

Gene

Gene,

I almost bought a pair last spring for same purpose but the boot felt
very warm to me just wearing them in the shop so I passed.

JOC

On Mar 25, 2:57*pm, wrote:
Anyone have experience with the Salomon Pro Combi Pilot boots for skate
rollerskiing? *My original bumblebees need to be replaced and it'd be
nice to have one boot for both techniques? *Still skiing on snow,
but sale prices make now a good time to buy.

Gene

I haven't tried that boot specifically, but I have tried combi bood
for skate roller skiing with unsatisfactory results. I want the
stiffest boots (and binding flexors) possible for skate roller skiing,
'cuz asphalt is a lot harder than snow to fall on. I use my combis
for just classic roller skiing now.

Randy

I use combis for classical rollerskiing too. Gear West says the Pro
Combis (and S-Lab Skiathlons) are flexed closer to skating, but are
still a bit soft in the forefoot. Haven't made a decision yet, but the
other thing that worries me is the thinness of the carbon sole vs. the
older plastic on pavement.

Gene

wrote:

On Mar 25, 2:57*pm, wrote:
Anyone have experience with the Salomon Pro Combi Pilot boots for skate
rollerskiing? *My original bumblebees need to be replaced and it'd be
nice to have one boot for both techniques? *Still skiing on snow,
but sale prices make now a good time to buy.

Gene

I haven't tried that boot specifically, but I have tried combi bood
for skate roller skiing with unsatisfactory results. I want the
stiffest boots (and binding flexors) possible for skate roller skiing,
'cuz asphalt is a lot harder than snow to fall on. I use my combis
for just classic roller skiing now.

Randy

Funny timing. I just ordered the S-Lab Skiathlons from Gear West this
week and expect them some time early next week. Plan to use them
mostly for skate roller skiing, hoping the lower cuff is not as hot as
the Pro Skate boots. And hope the support is there. Have not tried
them on in person, but if they seem comfortable and stiff enough for a
rollerski, will let you know how it goes next week.

RE previous comments. Definitely want stiff but assume these will be
fine for skate purposes since the elites use it on snow for pursuits.
Not sure if rollerski motions put more or less flex stress on the boot
vs. snow skiing (would guess a little more given try as I might, not
always roller gliding at a 90 degree to the ground, more "edging").
Also not sure about the thickness comment, is that a question about
durability or flex or both?

On Mar 26, 9:56*pm, wrote:
I use combis for classical rollerskiing too. *Gear West says the Pro
Combis (and S-Lab Skiathlons) are flexed closer to skating, but are
still a bit soft in the forefoot. *Haven't made a decision yet, but the
other thing that worries me is the thinness of the carbon sole vs. the
older plastic on pavement. *

Gene

Look forward to your report. Thinness wasn't the word I wanted. I was
referring to a carbon fiber sole being more vibration prone from
asphalt. On snow, they transmit the cold much more readily than the
earlier plastic models.

Gene

" wrote:

Funny timing. I just ordered the S-Lab Skiathlons from Gear West this
week and expect them some time early next week. Plan to use them
mostly for skate roller skiing, hoping the lower cuff is not as hot as
the Pro Skate boots. And hope the support is there. Have not tried
them on in person, but if they seem comfortable and stiff enough for a
rollerski, will let you know how it goes next week.

RE previous comments. Definitely want stiff but assume these will be
fine for skate purposes since the elites use it on snow for pursuits.
Not sure if rollerski motions put more or less flex stress on the boot
vs. snow skiing (would guess a little more given try as I might, not
always roller gliding at a 90 degree to the ground, more "edging").
Also not sure about the thickness comment, is that a question about
durability or flex or both?

On Mar 26, 9:56*pm, wrote:
I use combis for classical rollerskiing too. *Gear West says the Pro
Combis (and S-Lab Skiathlons) are flexed closer to skating, but are
still a bit soft in the forefoot. *Haven't made a decision yet, but the
other thing that worries me is the thinness of the carbon sole vs. the
older plastic on pavement. *

Gene

Sorry the boots I got were a size too big I think (was seeing if it
work, but too much room). Thinking of returning and going to see if I
can get a pair from somewhere. Will provide feedback when I figure out
the new plan.

Purely from trying the S-Lab Skiathlon boots on for sizing, they are
noticeably lighter than the S-Lab Skate boots and old Carbon Pro skate
models. They appear to be close to the exact same physical dimensions
as the S-Lab skate boots minus the ankle cuff. The ankle cuff seems
less stiff vs. the skate version, but hard to tell without skiing in
them. TBD.