Comments on: Reader’s Rides — Matt’s Dynafit FT12 Setup

By: scott putnam

scott putnam — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:52:44 +0000

hey matt-
2 questions.
1) What do you think is the effective DIN when in locked touring mode? Would you be just as comfortable landing a cornice jump in your dynafits as a pair of Salomon’s set at 15?

2) If you were caught in an avalanche in while in locked touring mode, and your heel released from the violent motion, do you think the toe would release? and how?

Hope your doing well.
scott

By: dave downing

dave downing — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:42:04 +0000

@Bob — I noticed that the BD sole blocks are available on the website now — http://www.bdel.com/gear/sole_blocks.php

By: John W

John W — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:07:58 +0000

What about tapping screw holes?

Also, beam me in to the workshop blog, I’m not smart enough to find it.

Thanks
JW

By: Lou

Lou — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:24:19 +0000

Hi John, yeah, I think that’s totally ok so long as you used an exact sized bit and didn’t go oversize.

Workshop blog is now on the list!

By: John W

John W — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:31:24 +0000

I have done a bit of DIY Dynafit mounting and agree that the plastic plates often interfere with tight binding to ski mounting. This is especially true if you tap the holes. My solution is to drill out the plastic plate so the screw turns freely inside it. OK idea?? (its only purpose seems to be to hold the screws while in the box). What about tapping in general? Old school?

I would also like a tour of your work bench and tools. You clearly have more jigs and specialized tools than most ‘garage shops’ but it looks like you have some simple / clever set-ups too.

Ditto on thanks for the ongoing info stream.