TLT5 Performance: PNW reviews requested

(also posted this on TGR)  I lessened the forward lean est. 3 degrees with a DIY lock plate.  Lou beat me to it .  I used 4M button head machine screws instead of rivets if I want to change them out but luv the way they ski now so likely won't do that pic here

I like the forward lean for steep descents, but not for traverses and mild descents. So I tried a new mod today after Big Steve gave us something to think about with credit cards. I too the skin-save plastic mesh from my 55 mm Glidelite skins and cut it to a length 2 inches loner than the boot cuff. When I want to ski with the uppers buckled firmly but lightly and without and forward lean, I just slip the plastic mesh down between the outer upper cuff and the inner cuff with the catch for the clasp. Worked well. If the upper buckle is tightened too much it will eventually wear out the web; but keeping the upper just lightly/firmly buckled has little impact on the web.

DIY forward lean lock plate (est. 3 degrees less forward lean) working great. Very glad I did it. Word is that next year's TLT5 will have a removable lean-lock that can be flipped upside down to change forward lean.