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Pivot 15/18 Gripwalk AFD

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Distancedave
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I have a relatively old Pivot 15. Still works well but i got some new boots with gripwalk soles (Dalbello Lupo Factorys). My Pivots only have the Alpine AFD, and I know I could just get alpine soles on the Lupos but it would be nicer to keep the gripwalk. Also I've heard that its possible to get just the gripwalk AFDs (photo).

So first question:
-Can I use the the new gripwalk AFD on my old Rossi Pivot 15s?
-Can I get either 15 or the 18 or are they different?
-Where can I get this piece in Europe?
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animator
Posts: 4576 - Karma: 26,428
DistancedaveI have a relatively old Pivot 15. Still works well but i got some new boots with gripwalk soles (Dalbello Lupo Factorys). My Pivots only have the Alpine AFD, and I know I could just get alpine soles on the Lupos but it would be nicer to keep the gripwalk. Also I've heard that its possible to get just the gripwalk AFDs (photo).

So first question:
-Can I use the the new gripwalk AFD on my old Rossi Pivot 15s?
-Can I get either 15 or the 18 or are they different?
-Where can I get this piece in Europe?


Not sure about using them with old pivots but I would suggest that over the alpine soles. Dalbello offers alpine soles but they’re not ISO 5355 certified like a typical alpine sole would be which means there’s less of a safety criteria being met there. Taking a look at my pivots it seems like you’d be able to use them. Contact a local shop that carries look and they should be able to help you out
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N41v131355
Posts: 228 - Karma: 385
yeah, also looking for these AFDs. ready to buy if someone's holding
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colorado_frenchy
Posts: 199 - Karma: 1,355
The AFD plate is the same for the 18 and the new 15. I don’t see why it’s wouldn’t be compatible with the old 15, does your current AFD plate look the same? The GripWalk AFD plate is the same just about 1-2mm thicker.

Go to your local ski shop carrying Look (and Pivots I guess), they might have a pair hanging, if not they should be able to order it from Look for you.
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turntable
Posts: 2729 - Karma: 787
i tried to put a fks 155 toe on the grip walk plate and it didnt fit. if you were a clever machinist you could grind it down to size im sure.
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