Gear Review
Dynafit TLT Radical FT Binding
Dynafit - true free pivot for your pleasure
By Sam Hansen
Ranked #31 - Alpine Touring Bindings
February 1, 2012
I havent had a lot of dynafit experience, in the past I've enjoyed touring via full apline; telemark (axles and 01's), and before that using a split-board as an ignorant youth. Having used practically every other mode of BC touring transport, I can honestly say that touring on these was a billion times more enjoyable. Everything and more that it was hyped to be. I thought my telemark bindings were true free pivot, but compared to these they aren't even close. Soooo much easier, smoother, lighter, sleeker, etc. I even boosted some small airs and they didn't break, more testing to come soon! My only complaint is the highest setting on the riser should be taller, it seems a bit low.
View Details: Dynafit TLT Radical FT Binding
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- forged 7075 aluminum, CrMo steel, stainless steel, Hexcel carbon, high-strength plastic
- Max DIN:
- 12
- Brake Width:
- 110 mm, 130 mm
- Boot Compatibility:
- Dynafit
- Brakes Included:
- yes
- Heel Elevators:
- yes
- Weight:
- (pair) 2 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine touring, ski mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: March 10, 2012 By: Skier
Sam, if you want a higher setting on the riser, check out here. http://www.bndskigear.com/ they make a screw on adapter to give you the same heel height as the Vertical ST
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Unfortunately, the heel on my brand new Dynafit Radicals ghost rotated a dozen times for me on a 300 ft pitch with only moderate slope. This also happened to my spouse's new bindings, albeit only 4-6 times on first day. Given this was our first day out on the bindings, and that we encountered 3 other people who had ghost rotation problems that day, I believe Dynafit has a problem with this new Radical design. Our guide mentioned that she had been aware of this problem. When I did a quick web search, I found mention of this on Dynafit, TetonAT, and Wildsnow. So, I recommend doing thorough research before research to ensure that the problem has been addressed. While not a safety issue, this is a "touring" binding, which does not perform its main function--touring--without repeated and annoying ghost-rotation counter-clockwise into ski mode.
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