Touring + jibbing

BoaxFactors' soles are swappable Tom. The touring sole isn't as rockered as some out there but I think it'll be a little tight for Guardians, definitely worth finding out though (search TGR).

Anyway just go for whatever Guardian variant or Duke/Baron fits your needs and you can get a deal on. They all work fine and you could use the Factors with the alpine soles in a Guardian for sure.

nobsHey guys, looking for some insight !

I picked up rossignol S3 (186cm) for this season (for a sick deal) and I am looking to set it up as my first touring ski + JIBBING SKI.

Its a lot to ask for from a binding or setup but its what I want to be doing.

Right now I am leaning towards potentially finding a MFD plate and choosing a binding of my choice. The concern with that is the plate affecting the ski. I know there are a lot of info about them on the web but considering my boot is 338mm in length I would need a large plate which could affect the ski. The reason I am considering this option is because of the low stack height.

If not for the MFD the other options I am considering are the look xm 13 binding or the marker baron. ( Or any other suggestions you would have). I am wearing a BD factor boot and they have the rockered toe therefor will not really be compatible with The guardians or trackers.

Living on the east coast I am not in need of a super burly binding.

Other things to consider are that I will be throwing down flips and spins.

Thanks in advance for your advice, and sarcasm.

Maxime

SVmikeYou are asking a lot out of your equipment. There is not a set up out there that will truly work great for what you are looking for. What are you wanting out of your ski and binding? Are you looking for a jib set up that you can take into the BC or a BC set up that you can jib on every once and a while. What are your priorities?

LucasCan you still buy MFD plates? Is there another product thats similar to them?

nobsyeah you can find them online still for sale. The thing is, the company is closed therefor, the warranty is no longer valid, nor you can pick up spare screws + parts.

I did find a plate for sale for 150$

tomPietrowskiI have 4 for sale in whistler. All new $50 each local pick up.

nobsDont know if anybody was keeping track but I went ahead and got the look xm13. its compatible with both alpine and wtr rocker soles

tomPietrowskiGood choice the gaurdian is a great freeride binding. Remember though wtr soles are only from salomon/atomic so you will need to use te alpine soles with your current boots.

nobsThats what i have read about the guardian, i know the look is essentially the exact same buiding, but it says its compatible with both alpine and wtr soles. All things considered I already have an alpine sole on my boot

nobsIf not for the MFD the other options I am considering are the look xm 13 binding or the marker baron. ( Or any other suggestions you would have). I am wearing a BD factor boot and they have the rockered toe therefor will not really be compatible with The guardians or trackers.

tomPietrowskiHey man I just saw your thread on tgr. I can't believe how bad and unhelpful everyone was there. You hear that tgr is the place for real tech talk but judging by that ns is actually a better option.

50KalHey op I kinda in the same boat as you. This season I'm planning to buy some used cross-country gear so I can go out scout, build jumps, break trail then boot pack in when its not to far or then pull gear in for overnight trips. Personally I like cross-country skis for traveling long distances better.

onenerdykidFYI- the 14-15 Atomic Tracker/Salomon Guardian binding has been updated to work with alpine norm, WTR, and touring norm boots. It is "Multi Norm Certified" just like the Warden binding is.

nobsI have only done cross country skiing at xc clubs, therefor the tracks were already made. I am just assuming here, but would it not be hard to break threw the snow with xc skis ?