Welcome to the world of tech bindings. The emerging backcountry skier should be informed; it makes the conversation between you and the salesperson two-way rather than one-way. And, you’ll know what questions to ask to secure a product suited for you.
"tech binding release testing"
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Technical take on the ATK FR-14 Freeraider ski touring binding, considering ISO 13992, ski brakes, and stomp blocks.
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Skialper magazine 2021 binding testing intro, interesting treatment of Fritschi, ATK, Dynafit, others.
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Review of the Black Diamond Helio 145 binding, a simple, lightweight binding for ski mountaineering and randonee racing.
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Tele Tech First Look — Voile Ultra Vector BC, 22 Designs Lynx, Scarpa TX Pro
by Aaron Mattixby Aaron MattixOverview of telemark tech setup designed to maximize efficiency and featuring Voile Ultra Vector BC skis, 22 Design Lynx binding and Scarpa TX Pro boots.
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Testing toe unit closure strength for Marker, Plum, G3 and other ski touring bindings, a review evaluation test.
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Review of the Black Diamond Helio 200, a lightweight and extremely well made binding we’ll sport on any mission, any size ski, and any type of terrain.
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Review of the Phantom Link Lever with the Atomic Backland Pro boot, game changing evolution in hardboot tech splitboarding.
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Fritschi Xenic 10 ski touring binding, technical review and unboxing, a light and affordable binding for mountaineering or backcountry skiing.
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Advances in tech bindings have led many of us to trust them with blind faith, but binding pre-release can still happen. Here, Lou’s 10 tips to prevent it.
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Evaluating elasticity and safety travel of various ski touring bindings using different tech systems: Marker, Dynafit, Fritschi and Salomon.
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Confusion about which Scarpa boots will work in Salomon Shift binding, due to Dynafit Quick Step tech fittings for ski touring.
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Historic information and review of La Sportiva ski touring boot tech fittings for Dynafit and Trab.
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How to identify Dynafit type ski boot tech inserts, Quick Step, Master Step and Standard type fittings are confused.
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Review and technical evaluation of G3 ZED ski touring binding, new 2018, lightweight and appears durable.
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Testing release values of U-spring ski touring bindings, Salomon Atomic MTN Backland.
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First look review of new tech binding from Marker, the Alpinist, appears to be a solid traditional ski touring binding using U-spring U-pin heel.
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G3 ZED ski touring binding review and first look, excellent lightweight evolution of ION is impressive.
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Review of ski touring binding options for 2017-2018 top choices for the ultimate quiver, from freeride to lightweight.
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Technical comparison of Dynafit Rotation and Radical 2 ski touring bindings, including teardown, weights and detailed discussion of features.