okay, so I know that walk mode adds a little flex to the boot which allows to be a little more upright while going down the hill. Ski mode is locked with a little forward tilt to the boot. What is the preference here? Advantages/Disadvantages between one or the other? I'm going to try both tonight, just looking for opinions.
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Boarding in "walk" mode?
Skis/Skiboards:
2019/2020 Lib Tech Backwards 166cm with Marker Squire 11 Bindings
2018 Spruce "Woody" Sherpa with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2018 "Dave's Face" DLPs w Snowjam Non Release Bindings
2016/2017 Rossignol Soul 7HD 164cm with with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2011 Spruce "Blue Board" Sherpa
20?? Spruce Sherpa "White Board" Prototypes still in plastic
Boots:
2012 Salomon SPK 90
2011 Salomon SPK Kaos 100
2008 Salomon SPK Kaos 95Tags: None
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Originally posted by mvhoffman View Postokay, so I know that walk mode adds a little flex to the boot which allows to be a little more upright while going down the hill. Ski mode is locked with a little forward tilt to the boot. What is the preference here? Advantages/Disadvantages between one or the other? I'm going to try both tonight, just looking for opinions.
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Skiing with my boots in WALK mode introduces more play and inconsistency in my skis. Whenever I feel like I'm expectantly hitting ruts and mounds, checking my walk levers is the first thing I look at. If you busted a buckle or two on your boots, you'd get about the same performance change as leaving the in WALK.
If the Walk pivot point is in the sole instead of the ankle, the extra sole flex in walk mode could lead to an early release.
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Originally posted by shortydude View PostSkiing with my boots in WALK mode introduces more play and inconsistency in my skis. Whenever I feel like I'm expectantly hitting ruts and mounds, checking my walk levers is the first thing I look at. If you busted a buckle or two on your boots, you'd get about the same performance change as leaving the in WALK.
If the Walk pivot point is in the sole instead of the ankle, the extra sole flex in walk mode could lead to an early release.Skis/Skiboards:
2019/2020 Lib Tech Backwards 166cm with Marker Squire 11 Bindings
2018 Spruce "Woody" Sherpa with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2018 "Dave's Face" DLPs w Snowjam Non Release Bindings
2016/2017 Rossignol Soul 7HD 164cm with with Marker Griffon 13 DM Track
2011 Spruce "Blue Board" Sherpa
20?? Spruce Sherpa "White Board" Prototypes still in plastic
Boots:
2012 Salomon SPK 90
2011 Salomon SPK Kaos 100
2008 Salomon SPK Kaos 95
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Boarding in "walk" mode?
I just bought a new pair of Dalbello’s with a ski/walk mode.
They are already a pretty soft flex at 100. Using the walk mode was very inconsistent as mentioned above. Both boots ended up having different degrees and I found it difficult to manage. Flipping them back into ski mode eliminated this inconsistency.
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I hate to admit it but................more than once I have accidentally left my boots in walk mode and then skied all day without realizing it. To be fair, I do ride my skiboards pretty centered, so without the forward pressure, it was hard to tell. Plus I've spent a lot of time in soft boot set ups, so maybe "loose" is my style.Just these, nothing else !
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Depends on the boot and the ride you are looking for. I spend about half my Waymaker (110) days on walk mode. It makes for a different ride. I still feel in total control just maybe don't push it as hard. I have also found it adds a lil extra wear on the boots but nothing too serious.Boards: 15 Blunt XL / 13 Slapdash
Bindings: Bomber 2 Elite / Zero Pro
Boots: Atomic Hawx 2.0 100
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