New UPZ RC10 ok fpr EC?

[mandrezak]

Hi,

I'm 185cm, 85 kg and just starting to get the hang of EC. I'm looking for a new boot, my old Burton's (don't even know the name anymore, they are completely blue) give up.
I've been looking around and found the UPZ RC 10, would it be ok with a soft (red) tongue and in walk mode? Any experience? What do you think?
I've been looking for a north wave for the last year, but none came up in my size. what's the second best choice?

Thx

Markus

[Arnaud]

Yes UPZ would be better with the red tongue. but the spring system has a very limited stroke , and it's better to change it.

[Tomba]

Yes UPZ would be better with the red tongue. but the spring system has a very limited stroke , and it's better to change it.

Do you have some pictures of modification?

I really cant't find anything about improving spring system on RC10's...

Do owners of rc10's ride them in "walk" mode?

thanx

[Tomba]

Thanx guys for tons of information & help

Well I did the modification anyway, myway works like a charm

In case someone else will try "do it yourself", here is a picture of how I did it. I hope it helps

[Arnaud]

This is the ACSS (initially designed for Head Stratos) adapted on UPZ (only the small part at the base added)

picture here :

[Tomba]

@Arnauld - Thanx for the picture, great work

Do you use red tong on this system ?
I have black one and am still considering if i should order red one...?

[starikashka]

The screws on the bottom are about M5-M6 size? Do you think it`s enough?

[Tomba]

The screws on the bottom are about M5-M6 size? Do you think it`s enough?

I was sceptical about using "only" M4. But in the end, it is wery solid and compact. On the inside od a boot there is a "hole/dent", I put inside of it 19x20x4 milimeter steel plate to conect both screws together.

I think the plastic would rip off before screws will break... But we will see what happens on the snow

[Flywalker]

This looks like an excellent upgrade. ls it difficult to install? Where does one buy the parts?

l have the red tongues on my boots. Much softer than the black ones.

[Arnaud]

Flywalker : it's not difficult to install, but you have to drill 3 holes : 2 for the bracket, and one for bottom part.

Before selling the system, I must produce some bottom parts to adapt the system (initially designed for Head boots) to UPZ boots.

Do not hesitate to contact me by PM or email

[QuattroAnte]

But after the modification what about forward flex?
I think that the 3rd and 4th buckle will crush each other during a ride.
I would prefer rx8 or atb

[mandrezak]

Thanks all,

So I think i'm going for this shoe with Arnaud's mod I guess the rest of the info is somewhere here in the info?

Now I just need to find a teacher close by to get rid of some counter rotation and to get some guts to throw myself down in the snow a little more

All the best

Markus

[mandrezak]

Oh, and Hi - Arnaud,

Is there a full description of your mod somewhere? I'd be very interested

Thx

Markus

[Abrax]

The mod is currently under construction, I'm sure that it will be available soon

[Tomba]

But after the modification what about forward flex?
I think that the 3rd and 4th buckle will crush each other during a ride.

You can actualy move 3rd and 4th buckle apart by turning both canting settlings on the boot to +2.
What you get is no canting (0deg) and more space between 3rd and 4th buckle.
You can see how to do this on my 1st picture and also on the picture Arnould posted...

I am no pro, but in my opinion this gives you enough forward flex...