Steve McGee Posted February 19 Posted February 19 I could probably put this in the ice climbing or other thread. Basically I want to wear mountaineering boots in my bindings. I have 404, and they are way too heavy. I'd love to find Emery Chrono bindings... In the past I had Ramer AT bindings and I found them to be pretty good at least for me because I ski pretty mellow, even if it's steep. But I have not come across those since 2021 and they were $100 and an older version. Does any company currently make mountaineering bindings? All I see is either Dynafit or heavy tanks for ski boots. Eventually I might just try Silvretta 500's easy go. Quote
OlympicMtnBoy Posted February 20 Posted February 20 I have some really old Salewa tour bindings (but not as old as Ramer) if you are looking for something like that? Â Not at home for a few days but like this:Â https://wildsnow.com/backcountry-skiing-history/binding-museum-backcountry-skiing/salewa-tour-1987-backcountry-skiing-alpine-touring-binding/ currently mounted on some kids skis with skinny skins but they work pretty well for easy stuff. Â I skied from Camp Sherman on Rainier with them one. Quote
Raoul Duke Posted February 21 Posted February 21 This is probably not in the "findable" category, but I once stripped all the junk off a Sk'alp / Petzl 8007, and replaced the heel piece with a crampon part to make a nice light approach binding. See pic. It worked well for what it was, but I gave up skiing in climbing boots long ago... 1 Quote
bargainhunter Posted February 22 Posted February 22 (edited) Check thrift stores for old ski gear. I just picked a pair of Silveretta 404s with skis attached for $7.50 (50% off listed price of $15 because of green tag day sale). Edited February 22 by bargainhunter Quote
Lostbolt Posted March 11 Posted March 11 (edited) I was able to make this setup work with some old rear crampon straps, I haven't found a narrow toe bail that will work yet. I haven't noticed any movement on the boot once its locked in though. Its stiff enough for the stuff I do down the roads and approaches. I have not put the downhill lock back on yet as I wasn't sure if I would be keeping them. Edited March 11 by Lostbolt Added picture 1 Quote
Steve McGee Posted March 11 Author Posted March 11 I had Ramer's in the 90's and I liked them a lot. Quote
Lostbolt Posted March 11 Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Steve McGee said: I had Ramer's in the 90's and I liked them a lot. Is that what those are? I will keep a eye out for you on others that might work 1 Quote
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