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Oh well. Snow has come to Central Norway. And it didn't take more than 36 hours and spotting a good deal for my honorable resolve to do it all with 1 pair of BC skis, to evaporate.
This afternoon I spotted FT62s in 196cm 30% off.
I just ordered them mounted with Rottefella ST Hardwire bindings and 10mm riser plates.
Welcome to FT62 paradise!
I can’t wait to read your report on the 196 cm. Waiting for the snow to try mine. Sold my 188 as I expect even better K&G out of the 196. I know it’s not a ski primarily intended for XC but I am curious to read what you think of the sacrifice of XC performance for way better turn ability as compared to your Nansen.
Oh well. Snow has come to Central Norway. And it didn't take more than 36 hours and spotting a good deal for my honorable resolve to do it all with 1 pair of BC skis, to evaporate.
This afternoon I spotted FT62s in 196cm 30% off.
I just ordered them mounted with Rottefella ST Hardwire bindings and 10mm riser plates.
Where did you find them at 30% off?
Any chance they ship to the US?
At the beginning of the season, that’s a great deal.
Also, what is the purpose of the riser plate?
Where did you find them at 30% off?
Any chance they ship to the US?
At the beginning of the season, that’s a great deal.
Also, what is the purpose of the riser plate?
No idea if they ship to outside Norway. A history search here says that they didn't in 2017.
Note that Norwegian prices include 25% sales tax which would be deductible if shipped abroad. So potentially pretty cheap.
The bindings were also 30% off. I can buy Rottefella gear 30% cheaper directly from the factory with my union membership as well, but it's nice to have them mounted professionally.
The 10mm riser plates are there because I like the climbing wires, and also because it would allow me to switch around the main bindings, Rottefella ST Hardwire cable, with the Voile 3 pin cables on my Nansens on the fly, if I find one or the other more suited to XC as opposed to more vertical tours.
The 10mm riser plates are there because I like the climbing wires, and also because it would allow me to switch around the main bindings, Rottefella ST Hardwire cable, with the Voile 3 pin cables on my Nansens on the fly, if I find one or the other more suited to XC as opposed to more vertical tours.
if it's a plastic riser. you only get so many times you can screw into it. remember to turn the screw backwards until you here and feel it "click" of it dropping in place and then screw in normally, this way the threads will follow the old pathways, do less damage, and not pull out as easy. Voile told me they are comfortably with 3 binding changes on their plastic riser. Your comfort level may be different, of course. Just something to keep in mind.
The 10mm riser plates are there because I like the climbing wires, and also because it would allow me to switch around the main bindings, Rottefella ST Hardwire cable, with the Voile 3 pin cables on my Nansens on the fly, if I find one or the other more suited to XC as opposed to more vertical tours.
if it's a plastic riser. you only get so many times you can screw into it. remember to turn the screw backwards until you here and feel it "click" of it dropping in place and then screw in normally, this way the threads will follow the old pathways, do less damage, and not pull out as easy. Voile told me they are comfortably with 3 binding changes on their plastic riser. Your comfort level may be different, of course. Just something to keep in mind.
Has anyone here set plastic risers up with something like Binding Freedom inserts? That would, in theory at least, allow for unlimited binding changes. I've set inserts in skis but not in riser tops and I don't see why it wouldn't work there as well.
Good luck Roelant with the new FT’s. I hope you find them enjoyable.
Nitram, I envy (but, am happy for you) your backyard. I believe you will be quite satisfied with your new FT. I have so much faith in your decision that I will offer to purchase them right now! Of course I would expect a substantial discount seeing that they are previously mounted !
Really, I think you will be pleased with them. Looking forward to your reviews and photos!
The 10mm riser plates are there because I like the climbing wires, and also because it would allow me to switch around the main bindings, Rottefella ST Hardwire cable, with the Voile 3 pin cables on my Nansens on the fly, if I find one or the other more suited to XC as opposed to more vertical tours.
if it's a plastic riser. you only get so many times you can screw into it. remember to turn the screw backwards until you here and feel it "click" of it dropping in place and then screw in normally, this way the threads will follow the old pathways, do less damage, and not pull out as easy. Voile told me they are comfortably with 3 binding changes on their plastic riser. Your comfort level may be different, of course. Just something to keep in mind.
Has anyone here set plastic risers up with something like Binding Freedom inserts? That would, in theory at least, allow for unlimited binding changes. I've set inserts in skis but not in riser tops and I don't see why it wouldn't work there as well.
It depends on the riser and what's underneath. They are not necessarily a plastic box, but weight-optimized and hollow underneath with plastic stringers underneath, there may not be enough material to drive in an insert.
if it's a plastic riser. you only get so many times you can screw into it. remember to turn the screw backwards until you here and feel it "click" of it dropping in place and then screw in normally, this way the threads will follow the old pathways, do less damage, and not pull out as easy. Voile told me they are comfortably with 3 binding changes on their plastic riser. Your comfort level may be different, of course. Just something to keep in mind.
Has anyone here set plastic risers up with something like Binding Freedom inserts? That would, in theory at least, allow for unlimited binding changes. I've set inserts in skis but not in riser tops and I don't see why it wouldn't work there as well.
It depends on the riser and what's underneath. They are not necessarily a plastic box, but weight-optimized and hollow underneath with plastic stringers underneath, there may not be enough material to drive in an insert.
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