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Black Diamond Fritschi Diamir Freeride Plus Binding

Item #BLD0926 | 129 in Stock

What if your boot size falls between the med and large, what...

By Ranked #483 - Alpine Touring Bindings March 16, 2009

What if your boot size falls between the med and large, what size do you buy? My alpine boot measures 330 but I also want to migrate to an AT boot soon. Do AT boots size smaller or bigger that alpine boots?

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By Backcountry.com Employee March 16, 2009

Boot sole lengths are all over the map by brand, so there's no easy sole length rule of thumb I'm aware of. Unless you're way the heck up at the top end of the sole length range (like less than 3mm to spare), I'd almost always say go for the smaller binding. You'll save a little weight and muck less with the overall flex of the ski. Being DIN rated means the binding has to have the same quality of release behavior regardless of the length it's set to.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Composite & aluminum 
DIN Rated:
Yes, 4-12 
Boot Compatibility:
AT, alpine 
Brakes Included:
Yes 
Brake Width:
95mm 
Heel Elevators:
Yes, 4 position 
Weight:
4lb 8oz (2050g) 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Germany 
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