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How would these do as an 80/20 inbounds/backcountry binding?...
By doublediam1070068
Ranked #367 - Alpine Touring Bindings
January 15, 2012
How would these do as an 80/20 inbounds/backcountry binding? There will be moguls and hardpack. I'm a pretty good skier, but I can't charge hard all the time. I'd be mounting them on '11 Moment Rubies and I'm 6' and about 185. I really don't like the Duke's release mechanism (or lack thereof). Montana Snowbowl in Missoula can get just about every possible snow condition in 2500'
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By Sandy Brown
Ranked #1 - Alpine Touring Bindings
January 16, 2012
Tech system bindings (G3, Dynafit, etc.) all have great DH performance as you are truly locked into the ski. The one drawback for hardpack and bumps is that they have zero elasticity (the ability of the boot to move off center in the binding and then come back without releasing). That said, I would rather have the better skiing and lighter weight of these bindings than any other backcountry system. They ski better and tour better.
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