Anywho, enough dreaming about quiver killing with the great Solly Warden demo binding.
I've noticed a weird behavior on Warden heels on step in a few times this season. If the heel is not aligned, you can step down and "in" to the binding and have the small tab on the heel cup be the only thing that catches. Typically you notice right away and have to re-step in. I've done this a half dozen times in ten days of skiing (I'm in/out of skis frequently most days).
But what is weird is that with boots with replaceable soles it is possible to catch that little tab between the clog and the sole and pivot the boot into a "normal" and skiable position. I know this I had a very confused skier who called patrol because they were unable to release their binding or get out of it at all at the bottom of the hill. I had to teach them how to intentionally laterally release the toe to get them out. The tab was wedged right between the replaceable sole and the clog. I tested doing this myself and was able to recreate. And no...not because the boots were in horrible shape.
Not a big deal, but just a little FYI to those who may experience such behavior. Your binding isn't defective or setup wrong, it's just a bit of a wide-envelope for the step in design. Remedy? Pay a modicum of attention to stepping in.
I've noticed a weird behavior on Warden heels on step in a few times this season. If the heel is not aligned, you can step down and "in" to the binding and have the small tab on the heel cup be the only thing that catches. Typically you notice right away and have to re-step in. I've done this a half dozen times in ten days of skiing (I'm in/out of skis frequently most days).
But what is weird is that with boots with replaceable soles it is possible to catch that little tab between the clog and the sole and pivot the boot into a "normal" and skiable position. I know this I had a very confused skier who called patrol because they were unable to release their binding or get out of it at all at the bottom of the hill. I had to teach them how to intentionally laterally release the toe to get them out. The tab was wedged right between the replaceable sole and the clog. I tested doing this myself and was able to recreate. And no...not because the boots were in horrible shape.
Not a big deal, but just a little FYI to those who may experience such behavior. Your binding isn't defective or setup wrong, it's just a bit of a wide-envelope for the step in design. Remedy? Pay a modicum of attention to stepping in.