Comments on: Outdoor Retailer — Garmont Joins the AT Weight Watchers http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: steve s http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/comment-page-1/#comment-30194 steve s Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:11:37 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2484#comment-30194 thanks for the quidk response!! thanks for the quidk response!!

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/comment-page-1/#comment-30185 Lou Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:50:58 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2484#comment-30185 I've got a pair here, have not reviewed yet because I've not had time to fit them. The walk/ski mode switch is separate from things so yes, it would take at least two motions to switch from uphill to downhill. I hear you about the metatarsal flex, it is over rated, though useful for touring lots of flat ground, if you're into that sort of thing. As for the shorter effective BSL, can't answer that as it would depend on how it compares to what you're using, how your bindings are mounted, and what model they are. I’ve got a pair here, have not reviewed yet because I’ve not had time to fit them. The walk/ski mode switch is separate from things so yes, it would take at least two motions to switch from uphill to downhill. I hear you about the metatarsal flex, it is over rated, though useful for touring lots of flat ground, if you’re into that sort of thing. As for the shorter effective BSL, can’t answer that as it would depend on how it compares to what you’re using, how your bindings are mounted, and what model they are.

]]> By: steve sellers http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/comment-page-1/#comment-30180 steve sellers Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:36:38 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2484#comment-30180 oops...one more question. Again for racing...does this boot close with one motion (like all race boots), or does it take 2 adjustments to close the boot up for dh mode oops…one more question. Again for racing…does this boot close with one motion (like all race boots), or does it take 2 adjustments to close the boot up for dh mode

]]> By: steve sellers http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/comment-page-1/#comment-30179 steve sellers Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:32:50 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2484#comment-30179 Hey Lou....I'm thinking of replacing my F1 race w/ these. I'm just tired of that metatarsal flex taking away downhill performance. I've got a couple of questions. Do crampons work with these? (I"ll be racing in Europe this year). Plus with the 5mm rearward tech inserts, am I going to have to remount my bindings for a shorter wheelbase? Hey Lou….I’m thinking of replacing my F1 race w/ these. I’m just tired of that metatarsal flex taking away downhill performance. I’ve got a couple of questions. Do crampons work with these? (I”ll be racing in Europe this year). Plus with the 5mm rearward tech inserts, am I going to have to remount my bindings for a shorter wheelbase?

]]> By: Kevin http://www.wildsnow.com/2484/garmont-boots-masterlite-literide/comment-page-1/#comment-23284 Kevin Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:31:09 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=2484#comment-23284 No worries Lou, Take a break, maybe a quick lap in the hills. These won't even be available for a while anyway. I just get excited around OR time because I'm a gear freak. My head would explode if I went to OR. At least we know the fittings on this boot are Dynafit! No worries Lou,

Take a break, maybe a quick lap in the hills. These won’t even be available for a while anyway. I just get excited around OR time because I’m a gear freak. My head would explode if I went to OR.

At least we know the fittings on this boot are Dynafit!

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