Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 3, 2012 I was Looking at the Evolution, but trying to sort out the correct sizing, from across the pond could be awkward, so I have decided to go with the Reflex, there is a dealer nearby so I can try the different sizes, or tho shoe size says 8 shell, going by the length of my foot it comes down to a 6 shell. I was quite happy with my D3 bindings, but because of knee surgery kicking the ski off was uncomfortable, tried the pulling the top of the ski method and pulled a calf muscle, recently I tweaked my ankle quite bad, not broken but has given me considerable discomfort over the last three weeks. Getting Old Sucks ! But I,m not giving in. My question is, how do you Guy,s & Gals who use Reflex measure your boot placement ie: DFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MrJones Posted November 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 3, 2012 I put the tape under the block on the heel. I think you will really like the reflex set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 3, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 3, 2012 Directly under the block. Coming from D3's, the Reflex will be way different. You likely won't be able to turn the ski the first set. You have to commit to the turn, otherwise it'll push back on you and stand you up. I converted to a Reflex front/rtp about 6 weeks ago and I won't be going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 3, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks for the input Guy,s, just for interest @ Mr Jones, I know somebody who is having great success on the N1, with the reflex @ 29 5/8 also running Schnitz slot fin, standard numbers as stated on Schnitz website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted November 4, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 4, 2012 @ShaneH: why do you think you won't turn the ski and if so, what are the reasons you are sticking with that setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2012 @DW Anybody that goes from a soft binding to a hard shell will say the same thing the first time they ride the ski with the hard shell. You figure it out after some sets and all is well. Not something you can try for 1 or 2 sets and have an idea of whether you like it though. Â In my case, the reflex and rtp move out off the 2nd wake much better than any of my previous hard shell bindings. With the heel free to move, the entire setup became more aggressive and turned harder, which in the end caused me to go longer, deeper, and farther back with the fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted November 4, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm hoping to get some Reflex bindings for next year myself so very curious to hear what other people think. When I switched to the EXO hard shell bindings, I felt like I couldn't turn at first either and when I was telling my friend that, someone jumped in the conversation and told me that if I ever go to a Reflex, I'll have the same feeling all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted November 5, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 5, 2012 @jfw432 - Its been awhile (5 years) since I switched from rubber to a front Reflex, but I do remember the first few sets were a bit awkward, but after 3 or 4 days I had it completely figured out. Like @ShaneH said, the cast out at the edge change is almost effortless and automatic. Once you get used to the Reflex you won't regret the change. FWIW I have a front Reflex and rear D3 leverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spesh Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I swithed from a Connelly Enzo front boot to a Reflex boot this summer and to be honest, didn't notice a vast learning curve. I ran my PB in my third set after the transition to Reflex. I admit, there is a difference, but I don't see any reason why a course skiier shouldn't adapt very quickly. I bought the boot primarily as a safety measure, as I was getting a few ankle tweaks from the Enzo boot, but now I'm just glad a bought it from a skiing perspective and the fact that it's really comfortable. I would never now want to go back to a standard fixed high wrap.    Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller lakeo Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 Marco how loose do you run your rear D3 boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 Do you mark your buckles? That was the first thing I needed to do in order to transition to the hardshells, some sets I'd have the boot cranked down and others more loose, I've discovered that I like to have my very upper buckles tight, my toes looser, and my ankle strap tight. So I did some nail polish and am debating filing off the next tooth so I don't have the option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Marco Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 @lakeo - Snug but not tight. I rarely have 1 in 1 out falls. The combo works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 6, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 Advice given to me by the dealer, do not tighten the reflex too much when making the transition from rubber to hardshell, then you should not have the turn issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 @StevieBoy - that's been my impression, the basic shells of the boots flex in use. The support happens when everything is drawn tight, so if you mark your buckles one click is loose, one is medium, one is tight - and that's the question I have in regards to buckle marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spesh Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Reflex sell buckle replacement sets for about 60 euros. They are more like a snow ski buckle with a screw mechanism, so you can adjust them to perfection, then just clip them up the same way everytime..... http://www.reflexworld.com/2010SITE/web/images/shop/12buckles2000.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have made little notches in the buckles of my last hard shell boots. I made a notch every 5 clicks so I can easily count 3 clicks shy of the 3rd notch on the front boot and 1 click past the 2nd notch on the rear. Repeatability is key IMO. I didn't realize the Reflex replacement buckles were a screw style. I thought it was 5 options with large gaps between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 Ya, the screw style is the snow boot style type, personally, I have found that it is almost too many options for adjusting, and you will screw around with it. Â I think it is more important if you do not have heat formed liners in your boots, as with the thin liners the notches are loose, medium, oh my god that hurts. Where as in the formed liners, it usually feels good in the third click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 6, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 The Dealer told me that most people stick with the standard arrangement for slalom, and sometimes choose the Buckles for trick skiing, where they tighten them more, the dealer marks his, with a paint pencil, so he gets the same every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted November 6, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 6, 2012 I have a Reflex on my trick ski I may put it on my slalom to start the season and see if I can get used to it. I have only skied one set with it on my slalom and felt like I was going to kill myself. I am happy with my Strada but it is getting a little tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 7, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 7, 2012 Went to buy it today, couldn,t get the thing, far enough forward for my dft, N1 - 28 5/8" unless I ponce around making a custom plate, GUTTED ! No chance of Factory 28 3/4" Nothing is straight forwards, no wonder there are so many custom setups out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spesh Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I can't imagine it would be that hard to have a custom plate made up Steve. It is only a milled piece of carbon after all. Are there no skiiers running the Reflex setup on an N1 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted November 7, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted November 7, 2012 Team Malibu runs a Reflex on a Nano 1. Just buy the boot set up from Bennett s and have Team Malibu make you a plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 7, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks MS I will throw them an email. Spesh £300 on a binding arrangement and another £100 - £150 on a plate, I make that £400 - £450, on a binding, I do not know whether I am going to get on with, I have spent years on rubber, you have the luxury of not spending that time on rubber so you adapted to the Hardshell with ease, I was surprised, but you seem to adapt to anything. Age is not on my side. I was looking at adapting the D3 Leverage plate, not only does it already have the ability to go half a hole, I could make it, where you move the hardware and you could get adjustment in between the half holes, allowing you a greater selection of positions, without interloc The other Great ! idea I,m thinking about, (Any Ski Manufacturers Out There) is D3 Plate with elongated holes, alminuim or plastic injected elongated washers with a shoulder that goes into the slot, place binding in position get a hole finder and drill hole for attaching screw, Resulting in being able to position binding anywhere and locking it into position, carry spare elongated washers for drilling if you decide to move binding. Anybody like that Idea, or is it a bit off the wall ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 7, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 7, 2012 If you buy the reflex, make sure to get the padded cover for the release. Your shin will thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted November 8, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2012 @shaneh thanks for the heads up. I hadn't heard that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 8, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2012 If you saw my shin, you'd understand. It will leave a knot that will take a month to heal if you don't have some protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 8, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 8, 2012 @ShaneH I take it you use a rear rubber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 Shane, did you come off a double boot set up I have been thinking about going back to a toe loup, skied a loup 10yrs ago been skiign a animal rear reflex front for 4 yrs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 @mattp no, I went to a reflex with a rtp off of double hard shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 @ShaneH just wondering. I have been running a Reflex/RTP for 4+ years now and I have never had the shin problem. I have seen many trick skier friends with the issue but rarely from a slalom skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 9, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 9, 2012 All three people I know who have the same combo have cuts and bruises on their shins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 I was in Orlando yesterday and picked up a couple of Masterline's version we had orders for. The primary difference is the liners. Much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 I agree. Roro picked up one from Masterline. I might steal his liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 Would any consider the Strada boots the best alternative to the Reflex set up? I am leaning toward one or the other because I want to be sure my front foot will release if needed from stuffing the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 10, 2012 Of course, I wanna quit stuffing the tip too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2oskinats5 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 i skiid double boots for about ten years, from both rubber to both hardshell and eventually on to the "hybrid" RS1. while in Mexico last winter i made the decision to go back to a RTP and within 3 sets i was back in the course feeling parts of the ski i hadn't felt in years. it was THE best thing i have done for my skiing in a number of years. Not only did it increase the tip pressure, but the knee pain from the rear boot holding the back heel down to the ski was gone. so i was having MORE fun skiing, and feeling better and healthier after and during it. However i did not trust the RS1 to release as i had not come out of them in a little over 4 years, so i got a reflex setup and have been VERY happy about the current setup. still haven't knocked my shins in an OTF and looking at that picture above i am hoping i never do anything like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bko Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 The wounds on shinbones do not com from the release - they result from hitting the shinbone with the block on the rear end of the boot. If you stuff the ski-tip in an off-side turn you will bleed! (with proper ski-setup these occasions are rare...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 @bko - if the wound is from the boot, are the "reflex" release caps (eva) worthless? Suppose a spray leg sleeve would be better protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bko Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 The caps don`t make any sense. And a regular spray leg sleeve doesn't help much either (too soft and to thin for the impact). To be safe get a shinbone protector from soccer (might need to fix it with some duck tape; maybe footballers use the same - since I'm from Europe I have no clue about football...) and if you realize that you seldomly (never) fall on your offside-turns with a release of the boot you can get rid of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 From how the releases engage, it seems like you could round the top edge off more too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm using a soccer shin guard now. Makes my life much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bko Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 I know what you mean but this has only a minor effect on the laceration of the skin and I believe it has a negative effect on the release mechanism (because you kind of decrease the width of the block). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 @ShaneH Does your soccer shin guard have any digs that prove it has saved you from damage? Have you been happy with how reliable the Reflex has been, releasing when needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've been using the system for 6 years. My daughter has used it on trick/slalom for the past 13 years. Several of my club members and countless other skiers I know have used this design and I can honestly say I have never seen anyone injured due to stricking the release. I know it happens but the occurences are so infrequent that it doesn't merit consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Deanoski Posted November 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 13, 2012 Shane what type of RTP do you use? Deano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted November 16, 2012 Author Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 Can anybody help ? Has anybody got a Template for the reflex footplate, for size 6, its the smaller plate. I wish to drill and mount the hardware on my own plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Waternut Posted November 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 16, 2012 New plates aren't expensive. Believe me, I do tons of work to save money and considered making a carbon fiber plate or buying sheet metal to save the money. After some thought, I realized that I would use $30 in materials to make a good vacuum bagged plate (not a half arsed one) from carbon fiber and maybe $15 for an aluminum plate. So that part sounds cheap but then you have to drill it, countersink it, trim it, seal it, etc. After dulled drill bits from drilling 30+ holes, cut off wheels, primer/paint, and the 2-3 hours to do the work, you'll spend at least 50% of the price of a new one, you'll have wasted hours, and it probably won't look or work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 19, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 19, 2012 On the subject of Reflex Boots - Anyone selling the replacement heel ledges with the 3 screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm sure you could get one from master line. The boots they had at nationals didn't have the rear piece installed. They did that part themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted November 20, 2012 Baller Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks for the lead Kelvin, I'll shoot them a message. Emailed a few places tonight, we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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