Gear Review
Blizzard Answer IQ Ski w/ FR 16 Binding
Sweet Setup! Binding Size Clarification...
By Arne Backstrom
Ranked #327 - Alpine Fat Skis
November 12, 2009
This ski and binding setup is a great all around choice. Not too much side cut and relatively soft especially in the tails, makes them forgiving and fun, good for tail butters or if you just want to sit back a little and juice one.I'd like to clear up some confusion about the FR 16 IQ bindings though. It's basically an integrated Duke binding to fit the IQ rail system, but where Duke's come in sizes small and large, the FR 16 IQ bindings come in one size only and fits boots from 265mm to 365mm, which equates to US mens 4.5 to like size 15 or something. However, there is an adjustment that needs to be made before mounting the bindings. For boots smaller than 305mm, snap the white plastic adjustment into the corresponding position under the heel peice, and do the same for boots larger than 305mm. It's really simple and allows them to fit almost all adult boot sizes!These skis are great and so are the bindings, backcountry or park, small or large boots!
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Tech Specs:
- Lengths:
- 171cm, 178cm, 185cm, 192cm
- Dimensions:
- 130 / 105 / 120mm
- Turn Radius:
- [185cm] 30m
- Construction:
- Vertical sidewall, sandwich laminate
- Core Material:
- Wood, titanium
- Tail:
- Twin
- Binding System:
- IQ Rail System
- Binding Included:
- Yes, FR 16
- Recommended Use:
- Big mountain, powder, advanced to expert
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: November 26, 2009 By: gar100298292
Small setting works great. The heel can be released and locked firmly in place with the under boot lever. Large setting doesn't seem to work. The side tabs on the plastic piece that meshes with the white pastic piece don't lock in place. Am I missing something?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Small setting works great. The heel can be released and locked firmly in place with the under boot lever. Large setting doesn't seem to work. The side tabs on the plastic piece that meshes with the white pastic piece don't lock in place. Am I missing something?
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes