Reflex front and soft boot rear

[ScaredOfCorbets]

I see that Reflex states that 'Never use a rear high-wrap rubber binding'.

 

I know I've seen this setup before. If I keep the rear, Say Wiley, relative lose, what's the risk?

[Chef23]

I know April Coble skis in a Reflex front and a D3 rear.

[MattP]

CP was on Reflex front Wiley rear, now on Reflex and RTP

[Gloersen]

The relative risk is a Reflex FB release & a backfoot RB in scenario which may, e.g., occur after striking a turn ball. This being more likely with a conventional high-wrap.

 

The rear Wiley, however, imo is a good choice in conjunction with a Reflex FB. The Wiley wrap can be adjusted to allow easy foot release, actually out of the box it allows predictable releases.

 

Currently using a Strada RB laced moderately with a Reflex FB, having the tension release at upper limits; only a couple of nasty spills, but the releases have been rear, then Reflex. A few buoy strikes; both feet in.

 

Whatever the choice, be reasonably confident it won’t result in a rear in/front out situation.

 

[Alberto Soares]

I have been using Reflex front and R-style rear for the last 3 months, I like the back R-style because it lets me lift my back foot easily. Before that I skied with double goode powershells for many years and really like the back foot lifting.

[ScaredOfCorbets]

Thanks for the advice. The rear wiley seems to be a good option. I will look into the R-style, with the lift capability, as well.

[travnews]

I use the R-style also and love it.

[MattP]

Been thinking about giving the R-Style a try.. @travnews were you on a RTP or rear hardshell before you switched?

[travnews]

I was in double radar boots, vectors or primes, I didn't like the r-style at first but after a little time I really got to loving them. I had to do a double boot at first. Because, I would always blow my heal out of the rtp during the turn; however, I would like to give the rtp another shot.

[travnews]

I would consider the r-style to be somewhere in between a rtp and a boot. in the beginning I had to add an extra bungee at the top of the shell to make my foot feel more secure, but have since removed it and have began to enjoy a little less secure rear boot

[londonskier]

Reflex and rear Wiley is fine. I've never had a problem with that set up. Also consider radar vector rear for more comfort. Both release when needed.