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Meidjo with Alpine boots?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:03 pm
by cdn-dave
With the Meidjo binding and Rando heel, is it also possible to use „regular“ touring boots? ie as long as the sole length matches?
How much fore-aft adjustability is in the Rando heel?
Thanks!
Re: Meidjo with Alpine boots?
Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 8:59 pm
by EvanTrem
Although I don't have personal experience with the Meidjo I remember reading in a review that the release on the dynafit heel for the Meidjo is very weak and is meant to be used in conjunction with the second heel on the binding. I think the heel's release would be too weak to use by itself.
However you could scrounge up a pair of alpine dynafit heels and mount them up behind your Meidjo binding.
Re: Meidjo with Alpine boots?
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:05 pm
by dnt_upton
EvanTrem wrote:Although I don't have personal experience with the Meidjo I remember reading in a review that the release on the dynafit heel for the Meidjo is very weak and is meant to be used in conjunction with the second heel on the binding. I think the heel's release would be too weak to use by itself.
However you could scrounge up a pair of alpine dynafit heels and mount them up behind your Meidjo binding.
I didn't know about the Meidjo heel. Good to know.
If you go with another manufacturer's heels, just make sure the heel's pin height is correct.
Re: Meidjo with Alpine boots?
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:28 am
by cdn-dave
Good call on the heel height, never thought of that... The spring strength too, here’s the reply I got from the shop I’m buying from (Telemark Pyranees):
The Rando heel is only made for help the skier go down when he is tired. The spring Din is about 3/4 (30 to 40 kg), and can not be compared to a ski touring heel whose springs are much more powerful.
Thanks for the tips and happy holidays!
cheers
dave