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Touring Bindings

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Phantom
Posts: 908 - Karma: 180
Dynafit?

Fritschi?

Naxo?

I like them light.

They won't get used at the resort very often.
Jul 22 2007 10:28PM
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Swan_Solo
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www.tetongravity.com
Jul 22 2007 10:33PM
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paprika
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Make it even easier.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41028
Jul 23 2007 2:37AM
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bda10889
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Marker DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I know it sounds rediculous... but this thing is BOMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.wildsnow.com/backcountry-ski-museum/marker-duke-07-08/marker-duke-ski-binding.html

http://www.telemarkski.com/html/rvw_marker_duke.html


http://thegearguru.com/index.php?name=Reviews&req=showcontent&id=1
Jul 23 2007 11:08AM
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rocktheLPs
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"The Duke is unabashedly the heaviest, beefiest randonnee binding in the world."
Jul 23 2007 11:11AM
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Enzo
Posts: 758 - Karma: 14
lightest to heaviest...

1.) dynafits
2.) Fritichi
3.) naxo's
Jul 23 2007 11:34AM
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=FLO=
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Duke no question
Jul 23 2007 12:14PM
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Phantom
Posts: 908 - Karma: 180
I dunno about the duke, I have a bias against marker, and they're incredibly heavy. I am actually thinking dynafit, just cuz i'm gonna use these bindings when climbing and weight counts majorly.
Jul 23 2007 4:12PM
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Chief.Woodcock
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i have fritschis and they are awesome get an older pair because theyre cheaper and better
Jul 23 2007 4:16PM
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=FLO=
Posts: 1969 - Karma: 39
It really depends on how hard you ride , the Duke is bomber that is why it is heavy. I would break a dynafit or Fritchi in 1 day, too much plastic. And i too have a bias against Marker, but the Duke has gotten nothing but rave reviews, and Seth Morrison (drop) rides them everyday, and if he doesnt break them nobody can
Jul 23 2007 4:36PM
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iggyskier
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not much plastic in the Dynafits, and they are the stiffest of the bunch (with the dukes) but they aren't good for dropping anything.

Dynafits are sweet for a light step up where you wont be doing much dropping.  They tour by far the best, are the lowest to the ski, and are the lightest. 

But most kids are looking for that...

I've owned Nx21s and Freerides.  I will own Dukes or something like it soon (touring s916 would be amazing).

Anyway, Nx21 blows the Freeride out of the water, IMO.  Others will say the opposite.  Soo much less slop while skiing, lockdown (I had insta-tele issues with my FR), higher din, and I like the touring stride more.

The duke will crush everything though.  After holding them, I was pretty impressed. Still a lot of plastic, but super beefy.

If you want to get the best binding for actually skiing, get the duke, than the Nx21, than the FR +, than either the original FR or Nx01.


Jul 23 2007 4:41PM
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iggyskier
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didn't read this before posting...

if these skis are going to be used for any sort of climbing, long ascents, etc, where you need the lightest binding with the best touring ability...get Dynafits.  That is where they shine.
Jul 23 2007 4:42PM
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Phantom
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bump
Jul 23 2007 8:45PM
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Phantom
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bump
Jul 23 2007 10:19PM
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Franny
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Go look at some of the moment bindings.
Jul 23 2007 11:08PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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Fr's
Jul 23 2007 11:15PM
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SkierJulie
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if weight of the binding is your biggest concern, then what is your question? dynafits are certainly the lightest.
Jul 24 2007 12:03AM
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