Bindings for Koflach Expe

[pks4000]

Hello
Do you know if there is an alpine binding compatible with the Koflach Expe (circa 2005).

Or rephrased: Is there a binding that will fit the boot and allow alpine sking?

The sole is rolled very slightly like a banana by design,

Also the toe flange on the sole of the Expe is too short to catch under the arms of the alpine binding toepiece.

Thank you ,
John
The Climbing Stallion

 

[bignslow]

I found these:
http://www.wildsnow.com/bindings/silvretta-500-backcountry-skiing-binding/

After reading this:
http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27279&highlight=silvretta

Interestingly enough when I ran a Google query on mountaineering boot skiing (related terms) VFTT results were on the first page, it's nice to see we have some clout...

 

[Chip]

If you search "silvretta" here you'll find threads on the subject. Any Randonee/Alpine Touring binding should be compatible. The weak link on anything serious will be the boots as they just won't lock down your ankle and foot like a ski boot will.

 

[Gremlin]

Silvretta 500's will fit your boots. The newer model (I have the older one) adjusts for different boot types (yours, AT and downhill) without a screwdriver. Don't order the 550's, they are step-in, but won't take your boots. There is also the Grivel Randonnée, but they are hard to find now.

The 500's go to DIN 10, but I don't think I'd go that far up for the reasons Chip mentionned.

I hope this helps.

Doug

 

[sierra]

Ive used the Silverettas and I would us3 those again if I had Koflachs.

 

[mirabela]

Silvretta 404's or 500's will probably work. Fritschi FT88's, though not elegant, will work, too.

 

[Gremlin]

I checked out the Diamar (Fritschi) site and the FT88 are no loonger listed. I bought Fritschis years ago but had to return them to BD because they wouldn't work with my Scarpa Invernos.

I hope this helps.

Doug (the other one)