Looking for new rear binding

[mcsd1992]

Hey all,

 

Little bit of history first....started out with a ARTP, then went to a senate with a double boot, did ok on that (wasnt running a course then), and then went to a vapor with an ARTP. Did pretty well on that ski but still wasnt running a course.

 

This year got a vapor lithium and have been running the course. Ended up buying it with double profiles (went with the 16's because i was able to find two of them for a good price). Ended up not liking the height on the rear and took my ARTP off of my old ski. Had worked fine until recently when i realized that it's lost a lot of it's "grip," and i just feel like i keep coming out of it really easily....Not sure if this is common or not with these over time. Anyways, been thinking about maybe going back to a double setup but still really want that mobility. Willing to give up the course for a little and re-learn some stuff but wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the direction to go. Have been looking at a reflex r type rear but also maybe going the brooks wilson route and cutting off some of the height from my profile i havent used......

 

any thoughts?

[ozski]

Ive cit down a. couple of Radar rear boots and it worked pretty well, r style will take some time to adapt too imo but they are good once you work them out.

 

[oldjeep]

I really love my radar hrt. You can still go up with one foot in and jam the back foot in, but no heel slide. Used an artp in the past

 

[Chef23]

My favorite RTP is the HO non adjustable rear toe. There is a nice contoured foot bed that holds your foot well in place. You have to give it a kick to get your foot in but I find it holds my foot well.

[BraceMaker]

@oldjeep I've been using one but it is tough for me to jam into it. I get up with it in but leave the laces fully undone.

[oldjeep]

@BraceMaker only time i have a hard time with it is when i forget it is not an rtp and kick the back of it.

[Chef23]

I have never liked the adjustable RTP I was never comfortable they weren’t going to loosen up.

[BraceMaker]

Interesting I know they habe a larger version. I only wear an 11.5 B width shoe and I have to sort of push and wiggle. Comes off easily.

[oldjeep]

Im only size 10, so the std size fits well.

[condorpilot]

Anybody used the Radar Fixed RTP and can advise on sizing?

 

I like a snug fit and start both feet in. Size 11 US foot. Need to order on line and cant demo.

 

would the M/L size or the XL/XXL size be best?

 

Don't want it to be loose but wondered if I could always go larger and cut back the overlay to get a custom fit?

[Keith_Menard]

I want the Boa RTP...but I can't bring myself to put yellow stitching on my coral Ski.

 

#thatguy

[Chef23]

@condorpilot go with the M/L. I am a 10.5 and have a Radar Fixed RTP and it could be a little tighter n

[condorpilot]

Thanks Chef 23

[Justin_C]

I had an HO artp for quite a few year until it ripped last year. Got a radar one this year and love it. Can't speak for it losing grip as this is my first season on it but it has a much deeper heal pocket than my HO did and I never noticed any slipping. Also, both of mine have never had any problems with getting loose during a set.

[bigskieridaho]

I have an HO and don’t like it. Just deal with it. I would go Radar or something else for sure.

[Chef23]

I don’t like any of the ARTPs I prefer the old fixed type maybe because I kick my foot in after I get up. The Radar fixed RTP is flat in the bottom where the HO is slightly molded and seems to hold my foot better.

[oldjeep]

Funny that the fixed rtp has a flat bottom, the radar artp has a nice contoured heel cup.

[Justin_C]

I should mention that I always start with both feet in with my artp. I find it helps to avoid one foot coming out in a crash

[Jordan]

My son has had good success this year with a Radar hybrid rear toe. Moved from a conventional (HO) double boot setup to reflex front with the HRT.

[Andre]

@Jordan

Ya ,but did you got him a new phone ? :)

[Jordan]

@Andre ....yup :'(