Dynafit Beast Binding — Lou’s Video Take +

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First look in motion, Beast binding by Dynafit. Not for everyone, but for skiers running various binding combos on the beefy side of things this could easily make for the one-binding quiver — if it works. This rig is quite complex mechanically, so a good period of consumer testing is mandatory. Meanwhile, here is a bit of bench riding to introduce the animal. Anything I say in this video (or write) is my own opinion, nothing more. Please do not infer anything about Dynafit’s official claims for The Beast. For that, refer to press release materials in previous blog post.

Below, a few detail shots I caught at the Dynafit press event. Keep in mind that this is a pre-production binding. I got the impression it is pretty much what will be retailed, but I’d imagine we’ll see a few small changes by the time it’s in shops. Again, weight is 850 grams per binding; good in some comparisons, not so good in others. You be the judge.

Beast toe unit is a turntable to create lateral release. Click images to enlarge.

Beast heel. Word is this complex machinery allows the heel pins to move more before release, for more vertical elasticity and energy absorption. Once we have a binding to play around with we'll evaluate that with enthusiasm. .

Beast heel pins are slightly larger and possibly spaced farther apart, the start to tech 2.0? Hmmm, note that a number of binding companies are working on freeride style tech binding versions. Tyrolia? Salomon? Marker? The future is going to be very very interesting, and I hope all these guys will keep innovating on the lighter end of things as well as attempting to be the first tech binding used to win a freeride comp.