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Some bindings make you feel like you’re dragging cement blocks up the hill. Since you want your legs to be bum-slapping fresh for the hard-earned descent, Dynafit made the superlight TLT Vertical ST Binding.
The combination of CrMo steel, stainless steel adds strength while keeping weight at a modest 400g (without stopper)
Torsion-bridge between toe and heel, plus four metal attachment points, distribute force evenly for torsional stability and control during descents
Low height for direct energy-transfer to ski
Self-guiding wings for quick entry
Activate the climbing heel-support system easily with your pole tip
I need crampons. Where can I find dynafit compatible crampons? I assume they just attach to the bottom of your boot. So if nobody tells me I'll just use regular crampons and wreck my skis (yeah, it's a threat).
Quick review: These bindings rule. Once you get to trust them (which takes a while, they are SMALL), it's hard going back to anything else.
Long review: Because you have metal-on-metal connection from boot-to-ski, these can drive more directly than anything you've ever had. Those old race bindings that went to 16? nothing on solid connection. That said, they can feel skiddish and chattery on hard stuff at first because there is almost no binding to absorb all that crap. Learn to trust them, and absorb more with your feet.
People talk about them coming out earlier than a traditional binding. I really think this is a function of not trusting them to release and dialing down or up because of that. Dynafits release very predictably in almost all situations. There are two pre-release conditions that I've come across: Flexing the ski hard (in moguls), and your boot pops out because the rear prongs aren't long enough. Also, coming out forward when bombing a hard packed run and hit chatter. They do absorb less viabration, so when things get hellatiously rough, you have to back off some, or take a beater of a fall. That said, bombing chattery hardpack isn't that much of a thrill...
Also, the leashes are chincy, and people ask you dumb questions at resorts.
I really nit-pick in this review because I was dubious. I'd been skiing nearly 10 years, 3 really serious years, and had BIG Bomber bindings. Crap that went to 14 or 16, and thought I needed that to stay on. I didn't trust dynafits, and thought they would be a lot of work. They work, and they aren't too much work, they are just a little different.
If you want click-and-go, these aren't them. If you want resort beaters, these aren't them. If you want a backcountry setup that will steal your heart and displace the rest of your quiver over time, well, step right up.
They will tip a 102 waist just fine. Dynafits are actually pretty strong torsionally, better than many other touring bindings. I know lots of people with Dynafits on skis 105mm plus, and why not? May as well save the weight where you can, but don't skimp too much on the skis as you're hiking for all that fresh pow right? If your boots can handle a 102 waist then the Dynafit bindings will be fine too, and you'll be stoked that every step toward the pristine powder will be that much easier and more enjoyable!
These only go to a 10 DIN but are fine for most touring set ups since you are touring not ripping a huge line. If that is what you are doing go for the slightly more expensive 12 DIN ones.
If you are looking to get into backcountry skiing, this should be your baseline choice.Why would you want anything else? Only a few reasons to do so:-- You want to save a few more ounces on the even lighter Dynafit models.-- You need a release setting higher than 10 and have the extra $$ for the FT12.-- For some odd reason you think the differences of the G3 Meetu (i.e., "Onyx") are worth the big weight penalty.-- You want to put in lots of pointless wasted effort by using an heavier AT binding that requires you to lift most of the binding on each and every stride.-- You want to make telemark turns in the backcountry and are willing to put up with the many efficiency and safety disadvantages of tele gear.
If you're referring to the Scarpa Denali TT boots, the answer is No. The Denalis are not Dynafit compatible. Scarpa Matrix and Spirit should both be compatible, though. I use Garmont Megaride boots with the above bindings. Or do you already own the Denali TT boots and are looking for a matching binding? Check out Diamir Fritschi Freeride or Marker Baron (or Duke if you want super high DIN).
I don't know if you're asking for a mod or whether you don't understand the function of the heel piece, but I will assume the latter. A ski pole may be inserted in the heel piece in touring mode to rotate it and select the level of riser that you'd like. The greatest amount of riser that you can use is the height of the post on the heel piece, which when rotated to the front gives a fair bit of rise.
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