Reflex boot for 404 release

[Chef23]

I need a left size 10 boot for a 404 release. I seem to remember someone posting about buying a boot and flipping the block on the back. Will this work with the boots from Reflex or only the ones from Masterline.

 

I do have a left boot size 8 for the 404 release if anyone needs one.

[Deanoski]

chef 23 yes it works on all reflex boots flip the block over and it fits the 404

[skialex]

If you have the means to flip the block, you can also use the block from the size 8 you have, both will work!

[eleeski]

@Chef23‌ I make a block of plastic and bolt it to the heel of the boot to adapt my shells to the Reflex setup. I place the block to give the right release tension and look similar to the stock part. I have seen others use just bolts with big locknuts. There is a reasonable amount of fine adjustment in a Reflex - the flex difference in my boot between warm and cold has a bigger effect.

 

This applies to the standard old Reflex or FM system. If the 404 uses a different hold down system then in Rosannadanna's words "nevermind".

 

PM me if you want to experiment. I have a couple of lff shells floating around.

 

Eric

[skialex]

@Chef23‌ you can use a grinder such as Dremel or you can use a drill to take out the rivets, but whatever you use have a wet sponge next to you to cool down the rivets to avoid burning the plastic which will end up with larger holes and it might destroy the boot. I personally have made a block out of Teflon that is very durable and after five years is still works great! Good luck!

Use longer rivets than what look long enough.

[BraceMaker]

@eleeski - do you go 57mm up from the plate?

[eleeski]

@BraceMaker‌ Measure? TLAR. If the fit wasn't right I made thicker blocks to fine adjust the release tension. Again, my shells are quite soft and the deformation of the shells was the largest factor in release performance.

Eric

[Chef23]

What are people's thoughts about the yellow release vs the new black ones. I have had a couple of folks tell me I should change out the release. For my son that means two new releases as I have a slalom set up and a trick set up. That gets pretty expensive.

[ral]

@Chef23, the yellow release has been seen to break at the welding point where the unit is attached. The gray one does not have any welding.

[slalom frog]

Chef, I had 2 yellow releases break on me last season. Neither of them were showing any visible signs of wear. Epic crash on the slalom ski due to it breaking.