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Dynafit TLT Vertical FT Binding
I hear great things about Dynafit FT Z12! However, I have not...
By Daryl
Ranked #833 - Alpine Touring Bindings
September 5, 2010
I hear great things about Dynafit FT Z12! However, I have not heard of any Pro Ski Patroler using a binding for work. I have friends as mtn. guides that use Dynafit for everything. That's great, and I trust that, but will the binding hold back 250lbs or more in an emergency situation? Thanks!
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By The Cascade Kid
Ranked #63 - Alpine Touring Bindings
November 14, 2010
I have heard of plenty of patrollers using Dynafit. The only downside for work-use is that they're not super-convenient to get in and out of fifty times a day. On the other hand, they don't break, and as the other reviewer suggestes, they also can be locked out to DIN 16 if need be, with the flip of a toggle. Some patrollers also use Fritschi Freerides, but they break far more frequently. It is also worth noting that locking out the toe to DIN 16 is a poor decision if you're doing control work, as the ski won't release. If you're in a rescue scenario, and there's no chance of further slides, then lock the sucker out.
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By Phil Santala
October 24, 2010
They keep me locked down on steep-icy terrain, when chattering hop turns make me wanna crap myself. If you were running a sled down with a person in it I might say lift the toe piece up into a fully locked (ie "touring") position, just to have that extra edge. Just don't ski like that unless you really don't wanna come out of you bindings!
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