Comments on: Your Dynaspy Brings It http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/ 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: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-11587 Lou Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:11:17 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=991#comment-11587 Perl skis on the Goodes as does my wife. They both really like them. I've tried and they skied fine. The lack of weight is significant. I'd use more except I prefer using skis from manufacturers who are more involved in the backcountry ski industry, and I need to use at least somewhat of a variety so I can blog about more than one pair of skis, though I'm pretty selective about how many new skis I try in a season. Manaslu and K2 Baker SL are both so light that with Dynafit bindings and average weight boots you get a setup that's totally adequate in terms of weight savings. Going to a boot on the lighter side is my favorite upgrade, because once the skis are on the pack I've still got lighter feet. I do have to say that after getting used to the lighter skis, the average weight ones feel pretty heavy on the up. But the more fit I get the less of a factor that is, so long as I'm not trying to haul battle ships on my feet. Perl skis on the Goodes as does my wife. They both really like them. I’ve tried and they skied fine. The lack of weight is significant. I’d use more except I prefer using skis from manufacturers who are more involved in the backcountry ski industry, and I need to use at least somewhat of a variety so I can blog about more than one pair of skis, though I’m pretty selective about how many new skis I try in a season.

Manaslu and K2 Baker SL are both so light that with Dynafit bindings and average weight boots you get a setup that’s totally adequate in terms of weight savings. Going to a boot on the lighter side is my favorite upgrade, because once the skis are on the pack I’ve still got lighter feet.

I do have to say that after getting used to the lighter skis, the average weight ones feel pretty heavy on the up. But the more fit I get the less of a factor that is, so long as I’m not trying to haul battle ships on my feet.

]]> By: Brian Whittred http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-11585 Brian Whittred Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:35:07 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=991#comment-11585 Clark, question for you if you are reading this. I was considering Goode Carbon 95 BC's before the Manaslu turned up. How do you find them? Reviews are scarce, but they are attractive because of the the dimensions and lightweight. I am looking to put together an ultra lightweight combo that hopefully isn't ultra skinny or short. These two skis seem to be the answer. You mentioned you had the Goodes so I thought I would ask. Brian Clark, question for you if you are reading this. I was considering Goode Carbon 95 BC’s before the Manaslu turned up. How do you find them? Reviews are scarce, but they are attractive because of the the dimensions and lightweight. I am looking to put together an ultra lightweight combo that hopefully isn’t ultra skinny or short. These two skis seem to be the answer. You mentioned you had the Goodes so I thought I would ask.

Brian

]]> By: Jonathan Shefftz http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-11578 Jonathan Shefftz Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:43:27 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=991#comment-11578 "Do any of the Dynafit bindings fit in the pre-drilled inserts? Comforts, TLT Verts, FT12s?" -- Lou has an updated post with far more details, but essentially all Dynafit bindings other than the fixed-heel race models have the same mounting pattern, but the TLT Speed/Classic has such a limited fore/aft adjustment range that you'd have to get lucky with the predrilled inserts matching up for your boot sole length. “Do any of the Dynafit bindings fit in the pre-drilled inserts? Comforts, TLT Verts, FT12s?”
– Lou has an updated post with far more details, but essentially all Dynafit bindings other than the fixed-heel race models have the same mounting pattern, but the TLT Speed/Classic has such a limited fore/aft adjustment range that you’d have to get lucky with the predrilled inserts matching up for your boot sole length.

]]> By: Bernardo http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-11570 Bernardo Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:15:42 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=991#comment-11570 Lou & Co., Do any of the Dynafit bindings fit in the pre-drilled inserts? Comforts, TLT Verts, FT12s? Also, from what you can tell, do the mounting screws just screw into the plastic inserts or do they actually grip into the core of the ski by breaking through the insert? It would seem to me that this latter scenario would & should be the case for a proper mount design, Dynafit is known for quality products I'd think they wouldn't skimp on the mounting holes Thanks, _Bernardo Lou & Co.,

Do any of the Dynafit bindings fit in the pre-drilled inserts? Comforts, TLT Verts, FT12s?

Also, from what you can tell, do the mounting screws just screw into the plastic inserts or do they actually grip into the core of the ski by breaking through the insert? It would seem to me that this latter scenario would & should be the case for a proper mount design, Dynafit is known for quality products I’d think they wouldn’t skimp on the mounting holes

Thanks,
_Bernardo

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/991/dynafit-manaslu-first-look/comment-page-1/#comment-8158 Lou Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:35:27 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=991#comment-8158 Hi Marc, sorry to hear that, but I can't control people's printer settings from here (smile). I mention in the instructions that it's Extremely Important to check that the holes match up with the template. Mismatch is caused by printer settings. Usually, you need to check that PDF is displayed on screen at 100% AND that the printer settings are set to print at 100%, or "Full Scale" or something like that. The main thing is to test. It's indeed possible to angle the screws and fix a small mismatch, so I'm glad you were able to do that... Hi Marc, sorry to hear that, but I can’t control people’s printer settings from here (smile). I mention in the instructions that it’s Extremely Important to check that the holes match up with the template. Mismatch is caused by printer settings. Usually, you need to check that PDF is displayed on screen at 100% AND that the printer settings are set to print at 100%, or “Full Scale” or something like that. The main thing is to test.

It’s indeed possible to angle the screws and fix a small mismatch, so I’m glad you were able to do that…

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