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Simkiwinki
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I have one touring ski with shifts and I'm probably gonna mount shifts on my second pair too because they work well for me and my knee is fucked and I don't want to risk it with a pin binding. How stupid is this and am I missing out on something if I don't try a light pin binding

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**This thread was edited on Dec 2nd 2020 at 7:41:13am
Dec 2 2020 4:58AM
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bakemaster
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You're not gonna be missing anything, I would much rather have consistent releases than save a little weight.
Dec 2 2020 7:47AM
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hot.pocket
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Don't shave g's, save your knees
Dec 2 2020 11:06AM
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ericforman
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What skis and what do you plan on using them for? (I.e generic touring or trying to bootpack 2000 feet with a 3 mile skin in with a bunch of hard asses)

Unless you have really aggressive plans where you have a lot more to worry about than your knee if you fall I would stick to shifts, especially since you know you get along with them.
Dec 2 2020 6:13PM
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colorado_frenchy
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If the shifts works for you why bother? Especially with a weak knee!

Although you are missing out on CAST 🙃
Dec 3 2020 3:38PM
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Simkiwinki
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colorado_frenchyIf the shifts works for you why bother? Especially with a weak knee!

Although you are missing out on CAST 🙃

I know but I love my scarpa majestrale and I can't use them with cast and cast is pretty expensive in Europe. But next season I'm gonna get some alpine boots again and try the cast system and their pin inserts
Dec 3 2020 3:44PM
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Simkiwinki
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Double post

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Dec 3 2020 3:48PM
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