** NOTE **
THE BTK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
For other back country skiboard touring options please refer to:
THE BACKCOUNTRY TOURING KIT
THE BTK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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THE BACKCOUNTRY TOURING KIT
The Backcountry Touring Kit (BTK) is a custom designed skiboard binding accessory developed by backcountry skiboarders. It is not a commercially marketed product at this time and is not supported with service or warranty. Rather, it is a prototype binding accessory kit being offered at a nominal suggested donation value (for the cost of materials) plus shipping to those skiboarders who wish to support the testing of the limited number of available prototype kits. The objective is to receive test rider improvement suggestions that would be considered for future updates of the BTK.
Note that the BTK is just one of five accessories required to convert your Revel8 skiboard binding and skiboard into a backcountry skiboard touring system. The four other accessories are a hardwire heel assembly, crampons, climbing skins and ski poles. These accessories plus the skiboard and binding are not part of the kit and need to be purchased separately to complete the system.
THE BTK CONCEPT:
The rear bale and binding block of a Revel8 non-release binding are replaced with a pivot toggle assembly and the front toe lever is replaced with a modified toe lever. In descent mode, the BTK equipped binding is used in the same manner as the stock binding by locking in the ski boot using the toe lever. The hardwire heel assembly is conveniently stowed without removal by pivoting and then securing it with a leash to the rear of the ski boot.
To use the system in ascent mode, the ski boot is unlocked from the skiboard binding, the skiboard with binding is turned 180 degrees and the toe of the ski boot is placed under the top cross bolt of the pivot toggle assembly. The hardwire heel assembly is used to force the ski boot to remain engaged with the pivot toggle assembly while allowing the heel of the boot to lift off the binding while climbing. When required for ascending steeper grades, the modified toe lever can be pivoted into an elevated position to serve as a heel lift.
NOTES:
- The BTK has been created for use with Revel8 Receptor non-release bindings and Condor skiboards.
- Compatible Bindings:
- Revel8 2011 Receptor Non-Release Binding with Lift Kit
- Revel8 2010 Receptor Non-Release Binding
- A minimum ski boot sole length of 298 mm is required for the BTK to function.
Before volunteering to participate in the testing of the BTK, you need to:
- Be honest with yourself. Is there a high likelihood you will use the BTK in appropriate backcountry touring conditions during the 2010/2011 season?
- Have friends that are experienced backcountry riders that you can tour with.
- Be willing to post pictures, reviews and design improvement suggestions for the BTK.
- Be willing to cover the cost of shipping and make the suggested donation to cover the cost of materials for the kit.
- Email (address removed) and request the BTK User Guide that details:
- Warnings and recommendations you need to be aware of, your responsibilities, and the risks you need to accept.
- The BTK installation instructions to allow you to determine if you have the mechanical aptitude to complete the installation correctly and that you have the required tools.
- The additional backcountry accessories required to use the BTK. These accessories are an additional cost to you as are the skiboard, skiboard bindings and the avalanche safety equipment you will also require. Links are provided so you can determine the cost of these additional accessories.
- The on-mountain emergency repair suggestions.
- Links to touring tips and technique information.
- Links to avalanche safety information.
- The procedure for checking availability and requesting a BTK.
- How to make a donation and pay for the cost of shipping.
- Complete an “open book” questionnaire to verify that you have read the BTK User Guide.
We look forward to your participation in the on-going development of the BTK.
........ the BTK design team
** NOTE **
THE BTK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
For other back country skiboard touring options please refer to:
THE BTK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
For other back country skiboard touring options please refer to:
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