Old ski boots on new binding.

Arlberg · 13-01-09, 01:47 AM

Haven't bought new skis in 2 decades. Am about to buy an Atomic GS 12 w Atomic Race 614 binding and want to use my 20 year old but well-preserved custom-fit boot. Someone told me that the sole of old ski boots was different from the one used in modern ski boots and will lead to unsafe release (or non-release). Apparently, a ski-shop guide refused to adjust a client's new ski-binding to an old boot because he could not guarantee safety. Anyone know anything about this?

Teddyo · 14-01-09, 01:57 AM

Its time for new boots. The plastic is not designed to last for that long. Would you put 20 year old tires on a new car?

13-01-09, 01:47 AM	#1
Arlberg I haven't picked a title Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	Old ski boots on new binding. Haven't bought new skis in 2 decades. Am about to buy an Atomic GS 12 w Atomic Race 614 binding and want to use my 20 year old but well-preserved custom-fit boot. Someone told me that the sole of old ski boots was different from the one used in modern ski boots and will lead to unsafe release (or non-release). Apparently, a ski-shop guide refused to adjust a client's new ski-binding to an old boot because he could not guarantee safety. Anyone know anything about this? __________________

14-01-09, 01:57 AM	#2
Teddyo I haven't picked a title Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 42	Its time for new boots. The plastic is not designed to last for that long. Would you put 20 year old tires on a new car?