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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding
This vs Dynafit for first AT binding? I'm shopping for my...
By Ben C.
Ranked #489 - Alpine Touring Bindings
September 28, 2009
This vs Dynafit for first AT binding?
I'm shopping for my first AT rig. I'm 6'4", ~210; been driving long alpine skis with little or no shape for the last 20 years and I ski with a lot of power. I plan on getting a wideish ski with rocker, prob something like the Zealot or similar.
As an AT noob and someone who likes GS lines and stomps on the tails on short turns, I was leaning towards the Dynafits because of the boot-on-ski snow feel and power translation. Also, I'm apprehensive of being raised up too high in this binding.
But these look like much easier bindings to use, especially for someone in transition from an alpine binding to an AT binding. The Dynafits looked pretty complicated and I like the idea of changing modes without all the steps and ski removal.
Any recommendations?
Thanks for any input.
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By Evan Stevens
Ranked #5 - Alpine Touring Bindings
September 29, 2009
The dynafit should be your first and last AT binding. No reason to start with something heavier that is not field repairable. If you were going to be skiing inbounds and some slack country mostly, I would say get the fritchi, BUT if you are going fully in the backcountry, then go dynafit. Your first morning out will be finicky, but its like riding a bike, and it only takes a day to get used to using the dynafits. I am a big guy also, and I love them!
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