When I discovered skiboards, I was really attracted to the concept by the possibility of using the snowboard bindings I already owned. Of course, I discovered that a third strap at the top was helpful, and added a skiing “booster strap”, which is just a manual strap I add at the top (not attached to the binding). Better than nothing, and I can’t complain.
But now I’m in the market for another set for my quiver. The softboot bindings on SBOL and the Technine on skiboards.com are designed for men, which puts my women’s size 6.5 or 7 boot outside (or right on the lower cusp) of the range. I rented the Technine’s, and they were WAY too big. Toe strap would not stay on, and lots of side-to-side space. Let’s just say that when you’re not attached to the boards, it becomes an “excrement extravaganza” real quick .
So, what to do? I’m hesitant on whether the current RVL8 softboot setup will be small enough. Any women in the group riding these? Would love to hear from you all!
I’m considering whether I’d be better off getting women’s bindings and adding the SBOL conversion kit. More expensive to go that route, for sure. But.....I tend to keep my gear for a long time, so...maybe not such a big deal to pay more for the right solution. Any thoughts on the Union Legacy? Someone local has a new pair for sale on Craigslist. Would save me some $$ so I could get the conversion kit more affordably.
Other women’s bindings you favor? Sometimes difficult to find aluminum heel cups, stiff Highback, and no canted footbeds.
But now I’m in the market for another set for my quiver. The softboot bindings on SBOL and the Technine on skiboards.com are designed for men, which puts my women’s size 6.5 or 7 boot outside (or right on the lower cusp) of the range. I rented the Technine’s, and they were WAY too big. Toe strap would not stay on, and lots of side-to-side space. Let’s just say that when you’re not attached to the boards, it becomes an “excrement extravaganza” real quick .
So, what to do? I’m hesitant on whether the current RVL8 softboot setup will be small enough. Any women in the group riding these? Would love to hear from you all!
I’m considering whether I’d be better off getting women’s bindings and adding the SBOL conversion kit. More expensive to go that route, for sure. But.....I tend to keep my gear for a long time, so...maybe not such a big deal to pay more for the right solution. Any thoughts on the Union Legacy? Someone local has a new pair for sale on Craigslist. Would save me some $$ so I could get the conversion kit more affordably.
Other women’s bindings you favor? Sometimes difficult to find aluminum heel cups, stiff Highback, and no canted footbeds.
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