Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Eagle Binding - 2009 BCS

Just bend them out a bit. Its easy.

These come with a 95mm brake, but you can order a wider one from any of the freeride series. They are both interchangeable, and you can get those puppies up to 120..so you are set amigo.

Provided you're using Alpine DIN boots the DIN is the same. Using rocker-soled AT boots changes the release character slightly, though you can get your local shop to test the release for you.

DIN is the same whatever kind of binding you're on.

I got a new pair of each this year. The Freeride plus is a great hill binding that is backcountry compatible. The Eagle has 20 touring days now, I do like them, but some issues I have had are;
- ski tip dive when breaking trail (this maybe due to the traditional camber of the ski (BD Joule), compared to the flat ski (Volkl Mantra) I have the Freeride on), the tip dive was very notable.
- the 2nd riser position (the same as when binding is in ski mode, but unlocked) the heel piece slides off the support and in to the 1st riser position (flat). These binding where mounted by good tech with the Eagle jig. I have never had this problem with the Freerides.

If you are in the backcountry most of the time and getting new boots too, go dynafit, if your at the resort most of the time get freeride, if you don't fit in the above groups get the Eagles. Bottom line is that they do walk better then freerides and ski much the same. Please note the difference in the DIN (Eage max 10, Freeride max 12)

i'm not certain about the Scarpa T3's, but the Silvretta 500 will fit just about any boot

No, you need AT or alpine boots. The flex/bellow and the bill will not allow them to fit and work correctly in an alpine style binding.

I have the Marker Duke's on Katana's and the set up is way too heavy. Good street cred in the lines at the resort, but a drag in the backcountry. I'm 6' and 188 lbs and ski hard. Switching to Fritschi Freeride this season (and a lighter ski).

I would say that the Fritschi Freeride is a better comparision to the Baron. Both have 12 din settings. The Eagle appears to be lighter and more touring oriented. I have heli'ed on Freerides and Dukes (the Baron's beefier big brother) and they were both great. The big difference is that if I want to tour for my turns, I always grab the Freerides. I have also skied the resort a lot with the Freerides and have never had a problem with them going into tour mode by mistake. Some people say they like the lower profile of the Marker's on groomed. I have gone back and forth (I have Fritschi on my Guns and Dukes on my Sumos) and never noticed the difference.

This new version of the Fritschi may turn out to be great for touring, but it's a new product with no history of performance and reliability in the real world (at least that I've seen). On the other hand, it is clearly weaker for the descent...note DIN rating of 10 max vs. 12 for the Freeride+. I skied the Freeride+ last year and found them to be absolutely great for all around use - front side, sidecountry and backcountry. They work fine on my Gotamas for steps, hardpack, bumps, trees, deep powder...you name it. I've used lots of bindings over the years, and these are the best ever all around - and by far the lightest. They're also the most popular choice of professional mountain guides in Europe because of their convenience, reliability and ruggedness compared to Dynafit and other options. The Baron is considerably heavier, and not nearly as good or convenient in touring mode. If you are mainly interested in dropping off insane cliffs, I'd go for the Duke...otherwise Fritschi Freeride+! (BTW, I'm a 6'-1", 170 lbs, agressive-but-sane skier.)