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Frankenboot

Discussion in 'Backcountry' started by teletimmo, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. teletimmo

    teletimmo Addicted

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    I saw this weird looking frankenboot. I wonder how light they are? Do you think this design could work for telemark too?
     

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  2. telecrag

    telecrag Old n' Crusty Ski Pass: Gold

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    What a dumb idea!
     
    #2 telecrag, Jan 14, 2021
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  3. telecrag

    telecrag Old n' Crusty Ski Pass: Gold

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    Though I can see the appeal of leaving half your boot behind when you go for a latte! Bit of a pain having to get the shell out of the binding to put the skis on the rack on the Audi though.

    Anyone got a reason that its not a dumb idea?
     
    #3 telecrag, Jan 14, 2021
  4. teletimmo

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    I was thinking it may make for a light and comfy natural flexing telemark boot for long distance touring. Like a T4, but lighter and more comfortable
     
    #4 teletimmo, Jan 14, 2021
  5. Untele-whippet

    Untele-whippet beard stroker Ski Pass: Gold

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    No!
    Just need a TX front end with a Dynafit type ankle ROM / downhill sturdiness 1000g oomph.
     
    #5 Untele-whippet, Jan 14, 2021
  6. LMB

    LMB Old but definitely not Crusty! Ski Pass: Gold

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    Being a boarder, if I was ever going to spend much time in a ski boot then this would be the one for me!!
     
    #6 LMB, Jan 15, 2021
  7. JM72

    JM72 One of Us Ski Pass: Silver

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    Go well with these
     
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  8. Marty_McSly

    Marty_McSly Staying the **** at home. Ski Pass: Gold

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    #8 Marty_McSly, Jan 15, 2021
  9. Marty_McSly

    Marty_McSly Staying the **** at home. Ski Pass: Gold

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