The Finest Leathers: Nordic Norm 75mm Backcountry/Telemark Boots

[bgregoire]

My friends finally arrived after a long journey from Lithuania. They look like they were resoled, but in great shape. It'll be interesting to see how much, if any, touring I can tolerate while wearing these. They feel comfortable enough (I have very tolerant feet), but the ROM is pretty limited. Now, just need something to ski them on. 20210304_003045.jpg

Don’t do it man. Touring with those is certainly horrendous. Nice downhill oriented boots nonetheless

[Segeta]

My friends finally arrived after a long journey from Lithuania. They look like they were resoled, but in great shape. It'll be interesting to see how much, if any, touring I can tolerate while wearing these. They feel comfortable enough (I have very tolerant feet), but the ROM is pretty limited. Now, just need something to ski them on. 20210304_003045.jpg

Very nice!ebay?Do you have on skis 3 PIN bindings?
Are you worried delamination?

[lowangle al]

I don't know how those boots compare to my first "telemark" boot the Merril Ultra, but when I switched to them from xc boots my first impression was that they were untourable. They broke in and I got used to them and now they are the lightest boot I own for bc skiing. At only a few ounces lighter than T4s and not as rigid as they used to be where the leather upper meets the sole I don't use them anymore.

If you need a ski for them I probably have something that will work for pretty cheap. I should be up there this time next week, PM me if you are interested. Maybe we can also get out for a ski.

[ᚠᚨᚱ ᚾᛟᚱᚦ ᛊᚲᛁᛖᚱ]

Very nice!ebay?Do you have on skis 3 PIN bindings?
Are you worried delamination?

Yes, found them on ebay, don't yet have skis and bindings. My current setup is nnn bc. Do the soles frequently delaminate on these types of boots?

[ᚠᚨᚱ ᚾᛟᚱᚦ ᛊᚲᛁᛖᚱ]

I don't know how those boots compare to my first "telemark" boot the Merril Ultra, but when I switched to them from xc boots my first impression was that they were untourable. They broke in and I got used to them and now they are the lightest boot I own for bc skiing. At only a few ounces lighter than T4s and not as rigid as they used to be where the leather upper meets the sole I don't use them anymore.

If you need a ski for them I probably have something that will work for pretty cheap. I should be up there this time next week, PM me if you are interested. Maybe we can also get out for a ski.

I'm fairly certain these boots have plastic inside the cuff. They're almost totally rigid in the upper. When unbuckled they have a reasonable amount of forward flex and allow the ankle to return about 90°. I notice that, while the sole seems plenty stiff, there's a lot of flex in the leather around the BOF, limiting my ability to apply torque to the sole itself. I think that this might be mitigated somewhat when using a hardwire, since the upper is rigid from the cuff down to the heel.

[wabene]

Those are some stylin boots, man!

[ᚠᚨᚱ ᚾᛟᚱᚦ ᛊᚲᛁᛖᚱ]

PM me if you are interested. Maybe we can also get out for a ski.

Sent a PM but it seems to be lingering in my outbox

[Segeta]

Very nice!ebay?Do you have on skis 3 PIN bindings?
Are you worried delamination?

Yes, found them on ebay, don't yet have skis and bindings. My current setup is nnn bc. Do the soles frequently delaminate on these types of boots?

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Hello I have used alico march and riva nato m98 bindings but I heard sometimes that 3 pin delamination sole and 2 years is boots dead.....I am afraid use 3 pin.....

[CwmRaider]

Well @Segeta if they do delaminate I doubt you would have a big problem getting home with those bindings, you would probably be fine.

[ᚠᚨᚱ ᚾᛟᚱᚦ ᛊᚲᛁᛖᚱ]

I heard sometimes that 3 pin delamination sole and 2 years is boots dead.....I am afraid use 3 pin.....

I have heard of failures with the newer, molded 75mm boots, but I would think a delamination would be possible for a cobbler to fix.