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A harmonic combination of running and skiing can be had with the Low Tech Race Binding.

It wasn't so long ago that running was something you did in the summer with short shorts and lightweight shoes, but with the Dynafit Low Tech Race Binding you're going to be able to take (ski)running to a whole new season. The engineers at Dynafit modified the Low Tech Race Binding so it now weighs in at 115g, which when combined with Dynafit skis and boots make for a ski-running set up that will rival the weight of your favorite summer sneakers.
  • Made with titanal, a high-strength, low-weight micro-fusion of magnesium, titanium, and aluminum it is stable for both the ascent and descent
  • Adjustable sole height screw for easy adjustment to modified racing boots
  • The engineers at Dynafit saved weight by using four steel Torx screws for the toe and three for the heel (titanium screws available that reduce the weight of the binding by 30%)
  • Easy to use lever on the heel piece flips up for ski or down for tour
  • Patented anti-snow grooves on the toe pivot of the binding allows the boot to gain rapid entry into the toe in all snow conditions
  • The binding locks automatically when toes is inserted to save precious seconds during race transitions

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I am a bit confused with the discussion...

Jeff

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I am a bit confused with the discussion on the locking toe. I know these bindings lock the toe automatically when you click into them. But for the downhill, can you still put the lever back down in ski mode for a more reasonable release? Otherwise a locked toe on the downhill seems like a tib/fib fracture waiting to happen.

Arthur Debowski

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You cannot put the toe into a downhill mode like you can with the non race versions of Dynafits. The lockout is essentially there as a speed measure to allow the racer to step in and ski away or step in and skin away without fiddling with the lever. If toe release is a definite concern for you, The Speed might be a better option.

Why is a "low tech" binding $800?

Simon

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Why is a "low tech" binding $800?

Jamie Preston

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The low refers to weight, and lighter is always expensive. Look at the materials used to make this, as well as the engineering.

Correct Orientation of heel piece

Jerimy

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All of the photos incorrectly show the orientation of the heel piece. It should be rotated 180 degrees as in this photo (two screws in front one in back).

4 5

Dane Burns

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Just an update on these since I purchased a second pair. Still an awesome binding. And I like the simplicity of the lock only mode. But you have to realise and fully understand what that does. Glad to hear that Dynafit is again offering the steel option instead of Titanium only on the lcoking bolt. Now that the steel is offered and after a some serious down in these guys I'll give them a 4 star rating. Wish it were a 5 star but the lack of a flat boot and a higher heel riser..either would make them a solid 5..still going to hold at a four.

At the price...most will look at tehm with a very critical eye.

Either way they were my choice for bindings while skiing from Rainier, Hood, Baker and St Helens this spring.

More here on some other thoughts about this binding.

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/2011/07/tech-bindings-aka-dynafit-bindings.html

Can't tell by the picture, but can these...

kevin grabowski

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Can't tell by the picture, but can these bindings be heel height adjusted or do they have just one mode?

Sandy Brown

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Yes, in tour mode, you can be flat on the ski or on the elevator.

John Milne

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Sandy, the new Race doesn't actually have a "flat" setting. While the heel does rotate, it never ends up fully clearing the back of your boot heel. Your options are to be locked in or to use the elevator.

Dane Burns

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John beat me to this. IMO a design flaw as it could have so eaily been incorporated i nthe heel piece by an additional detent postion. So actually, no, just the elevated positon or locked. TLT5 boot heel interfers if you ride them flat. I had a Dynafit Center mount mine and thought there was something wrong with the mounting originally.

Bruce Parker

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So which is it? Dane and John say it can't be used in a flat setting. Sandy says it can. I understand from Dane's blog that you can turn the binding 90 degrees which would allow it to be used in flat mode but because it doesn't have a detent at that position it won't stay there. Can anyone else shed any light on this?

Sandy Brown

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Kevin, Dane and John are correct. This binding can only be used either locked in for the down or on the elevator (top of heelpiece) for the up.

Light!

Dane Burns

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light is always right unless it doesn't stay in one piece long enough to get some use out of it.

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Dane Burns

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but so light weight that the wear is unacceptable imo. One day and 20K vert of down hill and the rear binding pegs are showing signifigant wear at the heel. Not good for a $800 binding. I'll likely go back to the low tech and save money and add a bunch of durability.

Owen Sawyer

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You need to remember that these bindings are used for racing. Even though it is veryappatizing to use them for touring..

John Milne

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As Owen points out, the standard for racing is super light weight at all costs; these were never designed with touring in mind. A steel spring will be available some time next year which will give you a more durable option for touring.

Dane Burns

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John is the man when it comes to Dynafit gear. And I love the bindings but the Titanium bolt spring is a mistake imo even for racing unless you are one of the top ten in the world. Or Dynafit is supplying you with new titanium bolt springs every month. Good news it it is even obvious to Dynafit that the Titaium was a bit too much and the steel springs for this binding will be available again this fall.

Steve Sellers

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can the steel spring be retrofitted?