Steve McGee Posted February 19 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicMtnBoy Posted February 20 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Duke Posted February 21 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bargainhunter Posted February 22 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostbolt Posted March 11 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McGee Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 I had Ramer's in the 90's and I liked them a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostbolt Posted March 11 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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