Tele boot suggestions

I'm running with hammerheads right now on BD Crossbows. I like these skis for an all-around and spring skiing. Likely going to something around low to mid 90s underfoot for deep stuff with a touring mode pivot thingy. T2 Ecos just didn't feel right and really, close to what I have now in the T2s, which I'll keep around for lighter duty.

Looking for suggestions for a boot for 75% bc, 25% in area - boot & ski pairings always appreciated. Equipment has changed so much and I haven't kept up!

I'll be dragging it around plenty. I'm not old enough for Dynafits.

The TX-Pros are only a few oz heavier than the TX. I haven't skied the TX pros yet, but the shin pressure should be similar to the TXs. The front of the boot is the same height with the main difference being the added buckle and a bit higher flap to accomodate. The tongue is the same height. The back of the cuff is the same hieght. The sides are a bit higher.

... and I'm too old for TX Pros ... if I were to replace my pretty worn out 3-buckle T-2s, I'd get TX Pros, but I'm having way too much fun with the Dynafits with soooooo much less work! I used my T-2s and Volkl Snowwolfs with Hardwire tours once last season.

Scarpa T1s + 22 Designs AXL Bindings would be a proven combination that will be robust, reliable and ski well.
Scarpa T1s + Voile Switchback are also an excellent combination and slightly lighter and cheaper than the AXL.

Which combo to choose depends on which HammerHead pivot point you prefer -- If you ski in the low #1, #2 or #3 HammerHead positions -- the Switchback is good canidate.   If you are Pos#4 or Pos#5  guy -- AXL.   If you want to be able to adjust the flex AXL.

If you like farting around with new gear -- you might consider the Scarpa Terminator-X boots with either Rottefella NTN bindings or if you are really a bleeding edge gear tinkerer the NT Bulldogs.

The Scarpa NTN boots are lighter than their equivalent 75MM boots and also have Dynafit fittings in case you want to go AT at times without having to buy another set of boots.  The Rotte NTN binding is a little heavier -- but is step-in, has brakes, disaster release and is in it's third season so hopefully most of the kinks have been worked out.  

The NT Bulldogs look promising -- but have had very limited testing, so I think you would have to enjoy tinkering to go that route.  (which is what I'm doing)

My 2 cents after about 100000000000000000 billion cents worth of tele gear purchases...

Garmont makes the finest boots out there. The older models were boats, the newer ones are narrower and somewhat obscure but their molding techniques, bellows, and weight to power ratio are supreme to others. POWER with GRACE, and solid integrity.

I skied the BD customs last year; found that they do indeed have a great out of box fit, however far from well refined. BD has been manufacturing tele boots for 1 year; they made a good go of building a bomb proof boot but they're heavy! I dislike touring in them after a couple miles, and the Seeker is their touring boot and still heavier than Garmonts VooDoo (burliest boot).

22 designs Axl=heavy and not fun to tour with, killer if your killin’ it—and actually killin it, no old school gaper sh*t

BD 01= shitty cartridges you have to adjust every time you put the ski on (use gorilla tape): mid-stiff for pow and less aggressive style, Rid Stiff if you know how to slay it. Best power to weight ratio, and mass sex appeal (disturbing a binding can have this, but polished S/S is damn fine)

Voile Swithchback= lightest touring option for unless you’re still on pins, and have cartridges that feel like they came without springs. I retrofitted mine with G3 world cup springs and hope the rods will withstand the tension…we’ll see. Weak bindings overall, touring mechanism ices like crazy, and not worth the headache.

Haven’t skied 7tm Power Tour, or G3 Ascent: hear good things about 7tm, and that G3 Ascents ice up horribly. NTN is heavy, and expensive (even with pro deal), not to mention it has a pretentious snooty name.

Best value for a one quiver set-up: Rossignol S3’s or S97’s with Garmont Voodoo and BD 01s (mid stiff). A lot of compromises in there, but you can’t have it all unless you’re willing to spend it all. Also, tele gear needs a revolution like what’s happening to AT gear, super light without much compromise of power. It all grew up so fast…

Must resist temptation to buy NTN gear....Must resist Temptation to buy NTN gear...
The urge to buy new gear and try new stuff is my Kryptonite I get weak and my mind goes blurry and the next thing I know I have a new set of gear in my hands.
...I'll just go to Marmot and try the gear on and see how it feels- it can't hurt.
What Rottefella has a deal that if you buy an NTN boot set and new NTN binding you can get $100 Visa Cash card by mail in rebate.
Man the Scarpa TX pro fits pretty nice and I can get last years model about $150 off retail and it I buy the binding I get a package deal and reduced binding cost.
It looks like it will work pretty well with my dynafit set up too, the boots come with a pair of shims that fit in the slot for the ski crampons I never use. They are a stiff model of the F3.
KaChing, KaCHing done deal!
Bought from the good people at Marmot who helped out real nicely.
Great to buy early, get fitted and avoid the rush and save some dough. Good Rationalization in my mind.
Now to apply the $100 to a new set of fat skis

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A THREAD TO HELP CHAMOIS GET A SETUP NOT ME!!!
(Rubbing my hands)...Can't wait for the snow to fly now!

Wow! That was quick. Too funny.