question 4 list. will pilot boots fit well in solomon profil bindings?

looking at pictures of the profil bindings on websites i think the
newer profil bindings have a bigger
slot for the rear pin on the pilot boots than my bindings. wondering if
that would be a problem
for me. finding profil skating boots is a hassle. and i would probably
want boots that won't be obsolete soon.

If your Profil bindings are old, it may be helpful to cut a little
notch in the binding plate so the rear pin on Pilot boots can drop
down. Just stick the boots into the bindings a see of the pin comes
down onto the binding plate before the boot drops all the way down.
2 minutes and a hacksaw will do the trick.

Brian

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wintermutt wrote:
looking at pictures of the profil bindings on websites i think the
newer profil bindings have a bigger
slot for the rear pin on the pilot boots than my bindings. wondering if
that would be a problem
for me. finding profil skating boots is a hassle. and i would probably
want boots that won't be obsolete soon.

Just bought some pilot boots and using with 10-12 year old profil
bindings - no problems, have tried ski's with pilot bindings, to me,
not a significant difference


wintermutt wrote:
hello. i bought some skating skis with solomon profil bindings.
need boots.
according to this website the pilots will work well with the profil
bindings
(not the other way though which is fine with me).
http://www.sierranordic.com/BootSale.html

is this true?

thankyou.

----- Original Message -----
From: "wintermutt"
sorry - more info - my bindings are salomon profil skate and classic
bindings
with manual linkage.

I don't see any problem with the extra (pilot) pin. However, it sounds like
you have Combi bindings. If so and if you plan to use these skis for skating
only, you should consider changing your flexors (that's the coloured piece
of rubber were the toe of your boot meets the binding) for the harder
skating flexor. A pair of flexors should cost under $10 and they are very
easy to replace. If I remember right, classic flex bits have the number 85
stamped on them, combi have 105 and skate 115.

BarryT