Comments on: Comparo: Fritschi Freeride Plus vs Naxo NX21 Backcountry Skiing Bindings

By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:22:05 +0000

Brad, we covered that ages ago. WildSnow is always first with that stuff, or at least close (grin).

See
http://www.wildsnow.com/1757/naxo-binding-discontinued/

By: Brad

Brad — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:08:49 +0000

Naxo vs. Freeride debate may be over. Naxo’s owner, Rottefella, announced on 3/20/2009 that it will close Naxo; due to low market share.

I currently have a set of Naxo 21s and 01s. Both have worked well, but 01 front pivots are worn out after 3 seasons. I ordered some Freerides for replacement , since I heard Naxo closing news.

By: Lou

Lou — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:58:39 +0000

Nick, sounds like you’ve be fine on a Fritschi Freeride as that’s the lighter weight choice, what’s the big issue that’s making it hard for you to decide?

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:52:48 +0000

This is exactly the kind of info I’ve been looking for regarding these two bindings, but I still need a bit more. I’ve been going back an forth with these two bindings for a few weeks now and my main concern is weight vs durability for a larger skier. I’m 6′3″ 220lbs and use both the Scarpa Typhoon boots the light weight Rossi Alti-bird skis. I’m not a cliff hucker and don’t plan to use these skis in the resort all that much.
I am looking at these two as a replacement for my Silvretta Pures that didn’t hold up, failed on the 3rd trip out this season. Basically I just want light bindings to go on a pair of 7+lb skis and have them hold up normal use.
Ideally the Fritschi Explore is what I would like but I don’t want to have to go through this again. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks for the great read and I do apologize if this post is in the wrong location.

By: Lou

Lou — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:14:34 +0000

Hojo, I saw with my own eyes that companies such as Fritschi actually test EVERY binding they make for DIN calibration! Many other companies do the same. Not sure how Dynafit does it, but I’m sure they at least test a random sampling. Perhaps I can find an old release checker and install it in the WildSnow shop and calibrate it with some release telemark bindings (grin).

By: Hojo

Hojo — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:02:59 +0000

What I meant (I worded my post poorly) was: How is the release performance of the advertised spect to actual specs? So, take each binding, set them to say 9, and then measure the force required for release. Test the specs to see if they match up and how far off they really are. Perhaps see if you can test different release scenarios (skis going under a log thus effecting a double heel release). Mind you, I’m not suggesting going under a log to test it nor do I even know how such tests are done. Perhaps they don’t even need to be tested and I just need to learn more about the temperament of such bindings. I’m still not sure if I”m going to go this route or dynafit.