Hi, I really want to lighten up my kit and intend to use Dynafit bindings on my rando skis. I use Scarpa Denali boots which are not compatible. I love my boots and really don’t want to change them if I can avoid it. Does anyone convert non Dynafit compatible boots?

Mart

I believe the answer is “no”, I did look in to this and gave up and bought some new Scarpas with the fittings. For all things “dynafit” try http://www.wildsnow.com, actually, to be a bit more specific. http://www.wildsnow.com/articles/dynafit_faq/dynafit-binding-faq-index.html

The answer is a “nuanced” no. There are “DIY"ers, extreme skier Pierre Tardivel comes to mind, who have converted alpine boots for use with the Dynafit bindings and I have heard a rumour of a Grenoble ski store that does this on a more “official” basis - although I think the idea is to convert lightweight alpine boots for expedition use so the price is probably a bit high. A lot of people are attached to the Denali so I see your dilema. Something like the Spirit III might give you a similar ride or maybe some of the new 2009 boots such as the Dynafit Zzeus.

I should have also mentioned that the new (for next winter) Black Diamond Factor will have Dynafit compatible soles

http://pistehors.com/news/forums/viewthread/89/

as well as Alpine. This should really improve the range of boots available next season. It is a stiff boot, flex rating of 130 although the flex is supposed to be very progressive for those who have already skied it.

Gareth and Davidoff, not the answer I wanted but thanks for your help.