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animator
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Hey everyone, I have a question that will probably sound stupid. I have a Scarpa Maestrale RS (ISO 9523 soles) and just got a Pivot GW 14. Obviously, the Pivot plays with ISO 5355 and GW soles and does not “legally” play with ISO 9523. I grew up in Europe and had a lot of friends who would pair touring soles with bindings that weren’t technically compatible. Does anyone have any experience with this? The Scarpa is my every day boot and I have an alpine boot but would rather use the Scarpa. I know it’s dumb to ask and even dumber to do it but still wanted to ask if anyone has experience with it. Thanks!
Jan 20 2020 4:22PM
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-eREKTion-
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Try to find someone willing to test them with the Scarpas.
Jan 20 2020 8:50PM
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megastoke
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They’re probably fine but you should get them tested to see if they release close to spec or like absolute shit.
Jan 20 2020 10:50PM
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cydwhit
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Don't do it. Sure, it might work, and sure, your friends might have gotten away with it, but it's still a huge risk to take. Is the convenience worth your season? I doubt it.

I'm over gambling with things that have very clear warnings about what could happen to my knees if I don't get lucky.
Jan 20 2020 11:17PM
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skeirman
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You can swap out the RS toe piece for regular alpine compatibility with GW bindings. The kit is like $50. That's what I did and had no issues. Only takes a couple minutes.
Jan 21 2020 12:24AM
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animator
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skeirmanYou can swap out the RS toe piece for regular alpine compatibility with GW bindings. The kit is like $50. That's what I did and had no issues. Only takes a couple minutes.


The RSs sole is not replaceable, but I’m intrigued do you have a link?
Jan 21 2020 10:02AM
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skeirman
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It isn't the whole sole.

https://www.cripplecreekbc.com/products/scarpa-vibram-mountain-piste-sole-din-2


animatorThe RSs sole is not replaceable, but I’m intrigued do you have a link?


**This post was edited on Jan 21st 2020 at 11:00:16am
Jan 21 2020 10:56AM
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animator
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skeirmanIt isn't the whole sole.

https://www.cripplecreekbc.com/products/scarpa-vibram-mountain-piste-sole-din-2




**This post was edited on Jan 21st 2020 at 11:00:16am


Buddy that’s for the Scarpa SL 120 that’s a completely different boot
Jan 21 2020 11:50AM
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skeirman
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Fits the RS. I don't know if that kit specifically does. My kit says SL on it. I use it on this boot, which is the RS:



I can upload a pic later of the actual box for the kit.
Jan 21 2020 12:18PM
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cydwhit
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skeirmanFits the RS. I don't know if that kit specifically does. My kit says SL on it. I use it on this boot, which is the RS:



I can upload a pic later of the actual box for the kit.

That's the Freedom RS, and entirely different boot than OP's Maestrale RS.

To OP, sorry, no swappable soles for you. Just ski your inbounds boots in inbounds bindings like the lord intended haha!
Jan 21 2020 12:43PM
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skeirman
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Oh yeah damn my bad. That's sucks.
Jan 21 2020 1:25PM
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