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La Sportiva Makalu GTX

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Is this boot a B2?  Can anyone tell me if they will fit a Fritschi 88 Swiss Army touring ski binding?

May need a B3 boot for that.

Many thanks

Posted: 30/10/2011 at 16:38

Charles, a bit puzzled by your query . La Sportiva haven't made the Makalu for several years now. In case you've happened on a good 2nd-hand pair, I'm fairly certain they were B2. Can't comment re. the bindings. Hope this helps.

Posted: 30/10/2011 at 21:46

Don't know about the ski bindings but I use my Makalus with strapless step-in crampons.

Posted: 31/10/2011 at 07:41

If there's a heel notch in those boots (and I think there is) you may well be able to get them to work with those bindings. I doubt it will feel like anything other than a poor compromise, though. B3 may feel a little better, but these are bindings that really want proper ski boots. They're pretty hefty for just hiking across flat terrain.

Posted: 31/10/2011 at 09:42


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