"I have been told that the bar is actually attached to some sort of metal frame that extends back into the sole of the boot. Does anybody know if this is true?"
I've seen several blown out toe bars; other than the visible bar, there's a short little sort of "U" shape molded into the sole. Doesn't extend in much at all, and certainly would not classify as a frame. As I mentioned elsewhere, the failures always occur with the bar ripping out of the sole at that point.
Have also on occasion seen a dented bar, rendering it unusable.
Lest it sound as if I'm bashing NNN's, bear in mind these observations come from many,many years of shop experience.
Backcountry ski tour in Norway: boot question
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Re: Backcountry ski tour in Norway: boot question
Hi Victor,
Alternative use for NNN-BC boots aside from skiing? I use mine for ice skating, on Lundhags t-skates mounted with NNN-BC bindings. Very comfortable and convenient.
Alternative use for NNN-BC boots aside from skiing? I use mine for ice skating, on Lundhags t-skates mounted with NNN-BC bindings. Very comfortable and convenient.
Re: Backcountry ski tour in Norway: boot question
yo, my 2 cents would echo what some others have said. while i can't give a great picture of what the terrain will be like, if you are pulling a pulk, the ability to have a pair of dedicated winter hiking boots with some crampons would be the best option. yes, it would suck to change boots like that, but better that then screwing up your ski boots, in which case you are hiking the whole time...not an option. and if this is a guided sort of trip, i would imagine that the outfitter would have some recs for you. if they are renting all this equipment to you, then just bring your broken in hiking boots.
and regardless of the terrain or type of boot, doing any rigorous activity in boots that are not broken in is a generally bad idea. i think you probly know this. so just get whatever boots you need and wear them around the house for a few weeks or something if you aren't able to get out skiing.
and why are they saying you need this specific boot?? i guess i'm not understanding this correctly. so they are renting you the skis and making you get your own ski boots? or are they also renting the boots and so you tried a pair on just to see how they fit?
and regardless of the terrain or type of boot, doing any rigorous activity in boots that are not broken in is a generally bad idea. i think you probly know this. so just get whatever boots you need and wear them around the house for a few weeks or something if you aren't able to get out skiing.
and why are they saying you need this specific boot?? i guess i'm not understanding this correctly. so they are renting you the skis and making you get your own ski boots? or are they also renting the boots and so you tried a pair on just to see how they fit?