tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post8139401368596937255..comments2024-03-21T00:14:33.311-07:00Comments on Ski Theory: Dynafit TLT 5 Performance TF - A First LookAlex Wigleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-34769474323628869602011-10-25T14:54:37.173-07:002011-10-25T14:54:37.173-07:00Sometimes the tolerances on the toe can be tighter...Sometimes the tolerances on the toe can be tighter, especially with different boots. It's probably the rubber touching the sides of the wings which is causing the lifting. Shouldn't be a problem at all, as different models (boots and bindings) can work together differently, but have seen this before and it's been fine.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-45366672363624213622011-10-25T14:42:03.087-07:002011-10-25T14:42:03.087-07:00it floats when in tour mode, I have skied dynafits...it floats when in tour mode, I have skied dynafits for years and it has never been like this before, the toe is locked in and the heel is free and it sits a few inches up, is this normal, my tlts did not do this on my dynafits?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-67547102491468432492011-10-24T21:53:48.290-07:002011-10-24T21:53:48.290-07:00Yes it will. If you check all tech bindings (Plum...Yes it will. If you check all tech bindings (Plum, Dynafit, Merrelli, ATK, etc) you'll find that all boots "float" rather than sit directly on the ski. It may seem different to all other bindings, but this actually allows the ski to freeflex and eliminate the dead spot on the ski where the boot rests. In short, no worries, what you're seeing is normal.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-19161644818711991272011-10-24T19:22:29.875-07:002011-10-24T19:22:29.875-07:00will tlt performance work with plum guides, I just...will tlt performance work with plum guides, I just had mine mounted and the boot does not fully sit on ski, meaning the heel does not sit on ski?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-76299315965941602782011-03-01T14:23:16.602-08:002011-03-01T14:23:16.602-08:00I think that you might be able to stop 40' cli...I think that you might be able to stop 40' cliffs with them once or twice. I skied a really nice pillow line in mine the other day, and there was no problem. In good snow these boots will do more or less anything with out problems. This weekend well skiing in nice waist deep powder the boots were not a limiting factor in what i would ski or how aggressive. A few days before when i was skiing in some of the nastiest wind wrecked snow i have ever skied, the boots felt a little underpowered. Mind you i dont think any set up would have made for nice skiing under those conditions.chrisbozmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09143817849343711857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-3146633113523466522010-12-25T17:56:49.320-08:002010-12-25T17:56:49.320-08:00I think they will drive the Stokes without any pro...I think they will drive the Stokes without any problems. Recently I mounted a pair of Plum Race 145's on a pair to be used with a Dy.N.A boot, which is even a touch softer, my friend who is using them is pumped! Check out his comments on the Plum Race review.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-13202804925597974832010-12-25T13:51:17.262-08:002010-12-25T13:51:17.262-08:00would they be able to drive the 182 stokes?would they be able to drive the 182 stokes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-46532291142786466172010-10-08T19:36:29.734-07:002010-10-08T19:36:29.734-07:00Graeme,
I wouldn't worry too much, the liners...Graeme,<br /><br />I wouldn't worry too much, the liners will allow quite a fair bit of molding room, but if you still need a punch don't worry and just find a boot fitter who will punch Pebax. It does have a much smaller temperature range than PU, however, heated carefully it can be punched easily. I would recommend also adding foam around the ring of the punch so that the outer shell doesn't have any rippling or distortion to the plastic. Hope it all works out.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-68178202084296579252010-10-08T15:00:32.570-07:002010-10-08T15:00:32.570-07:00Thanks Alex. I am not too worried about the verti...Thanks Alex. I am not too worried about the vertical aspects of volume, just the width. My boot fitter is not too keen on punching Pebax (vs PU) if he can avoid it. I suppose I will have to put up my money and hope they fit if I want to move on this.<br /><br />GraemeGraemenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-88538346183675652922010-10-04T18:47:25.387-07:002010-10-04T18:47:25.387-07:00Hey Graeme,
As for sizing, you shouldn't have...Hey Graeme,<br /><br />As for sizing, you shouldn't have too much trouble at all staying in a size 28 if that's what you were in with the Zzero 4's. The boot is much more low profile, but have found after a year of skiing on the Dy.N.A, it's not something to be concerned about. You will also be happy to know they can be punch, the TLT 5, being the easiest to punch as it doesn't have carbon fiber on the toe.<br /><br />The rubber sole, is pretty damn good. They are still holding out in great shape, after a year, and thats with conciderable amount of rock climbing and thrashing on them as well. Hope that info helps, you can always check out international ski shops if you want a pair.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-14522087329304857672010-10-04T18:27:22.460-07:002010-10-04T18:27:22.460-07:00HI, I am really interested in this - I doubt whet...HI, I am really interested in this - I doubt whether I will see them in Australia to try on though. I have a question about fit, not sure whether you can answer it but worth a try. How close is the fit, and width in particular to a Dynafit Zzero boot? I am sking Zzero 4s in a 28. They are wide enough but only just. Can I be confident that a TLT5 in a 28 will have enough width for my foot?<br /><br />P.S. I really like the idea of the harder rubber toe and heel. My Zzeros are really chewed out in those places, and seem to have degraded quicker than my old boots or other brands used by friends. Otherwise they have been a great boot for me.Graemenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-48017631609286801212010-08-11T09:33:06.515-07:002010-08-11T09:33:06.515-07:00Wow! Those are awesome! I bought a pair of Yaktrax...Wow! Those are awesome! I bought a pair of <a href="http://www.greatoutdoorsdepot.com/yaktrax.html" rel="nofollow">Yaktrax</a> ski boot covers online and I have had them for about 2 years! I really like them because you can swith them out to any ski boot, and they have a really nice grip to the bottom of them. Those treads on those boots look really nice though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-47631484585766439272010-04-09T14:54:17.578-07:002010-04-09T14:54:17.578-07:00Hey Steve,
Yes it is possible to grind off the mi...Hey Steve,<br /><br />Yes it is possible to grind off the middle without any problems. However, it will not be race legal though. You can race and ski without the tongue (which you want to do anyways), it is crazy light, so not really a big weight savings. Should be around $1049 for CAD, this can fluctuate as the dollar jumps and falls.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-14640794095201547282010-04-09T14:36:50.079-07:002010-04-09T14:36:50.079-07:00hey, I've got another question....actually a ...hey, I've got another question....actually a couple. I bet I'd be able to get the weight down to dna 920g by removing the middle rubber. Think this is possible? Still int'l race legal?<br /><br />also, the "neve" review stated they'd be going for 1k US. Correct?stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-32153610081845340402010-03-05T07:35:43.268-08:002010-03-05T07:35:43.268-08:00You are definitely right. This is a fantastic ski ...You are definitely right. This is a fantastic ski mountaineering boot, not a race plug boot. Big mountain skiing demands a plug boot for sure. Especially if your skiing from a helicopter. The boot is well suited to large vertical gain with technical steep skiing, not that much in the cliff dropping side of skiing.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-86733495164800838432010-03-04T19:15:11.993-08:002010-03-04T19:15:11.993-08:00yeah but can you stomp and 40 footer and straight ...yeah but can you stomp and 40 footer and straight line out at 90 km per hour? I think not...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-566497611061160652010-03-03T08:35:31.552-08:002010-03-03T08:35:31.552-08:00Jayson at Notes From the Neve just tested the boot...Jayson at Notes From the Neve just tested the boot, check it out http://notesfromtheneve.com/2010/03/02/a-new-era-in-touring-boots/Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-12881197155954411602010-02-21T07:32:00.330-08:002010-02-21T07:32:00.330-08:00Thanks Jonathan! I think this boot will influence...Thanks Jonathan! I think this boot will influence the way that companies build touring boots in the next few years. Stiff, big walk mode, and light, a few years ago that would be laughable! I guess not anymore.Alex Wigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246494774748523303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6874541367337995440.post-57485975058940266482010-02-19T18:07:41.422-08:002010-02-19T18:07:41.422-08:00Wow, nice review -- this looks like the absolutely...Wow, nice review -- this looks like the absolutely perfect adaptation of the DyNA to all-purpose use.<br />(And good luck in Europe!)Jonathan S. Shefftzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532156922403744857noreply@blogger.com