Toe slip

[Chuck_Dickey]

I learned to ski long ago on a ski with double boots and have always stayed with doubles, I'm considering trying a Reflex front and a toe loop. Anyone made this kind of switch? Just to be clear, the question is about going to the toe slip not the Reflex.

[lbow]

I am going to a reflex as well - been waiting for a few weeks. I have occasionally skied with a toe plate and it felt odd for the first few sets, but I think i could get used to it easily. Going the other way seems harder.

[Gloersen]

Suggest that you transition to a Reflex front and Wiley rear (the wrap can be adjusted to be on the loose side). This would be a good bridge to a toe loop should you still choose that route.

 

The Reflex front cannot be rotated (e.g. unlike the Strada) so you may find initially that it favors one edge, perhaps toeside, and depending on relative FB setting, more tip pressure may be noted, that all combined with a jump to a toe loop as well; you might find the first couple of sets eye opening…literally.

 

When using the Reflex, I abandoned the toe loop pretty quick, couldn’t find that secure sensation, changed back to the rear Wiley with the front edge of the plate trimmed to permit close approximation of feet.

 

Good luck.

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