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      • Naxo Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
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      • Marker F10-12 Duke Baron
      • G3 Onyx Ski Binding FAQ
      • G3 ION Ski Touring Binding
      • Fritschi Backcountry Skiing Bindings – Info Index
      • Fritschi Diamir Frame Bindings Mount DIY
      • Fritschi Diamir Bindings FAQ
      • Fritschi Tecton FAQ
      • Atomic Salomon Backland MTN
      • Dynafit Tri-Step Binding 2001-2003
      • Naxo randonnee alpine touring AT ski binding FAQ
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      • Dynafit Beast 16 FAQ Review 1
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  • Do it Yourself: Mount your Dynafit TLT, Comfort, Vertical, Radical, Speed and Rotation Bindings

    by Lou Dawson September 26, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 26, 2017

    DIY mounting installation of tech skiing bindings such as Dynafit Radical, TLT, Speed and others, paper template jig included in this how to article and blog post.

  • Dynafit Binding Comparison — Rotation and Radical 2.0

    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 22, 2017

    Technical comparison of Dynafit Rotation and Radical 2 ski touring bindings, including teardown, weights and detailed discussion of features.

  • Dynafit Tech Heel Inserts — Part 2 — State of the Union

    by Lou Dawson September 5, 2017
    by Lou Dawson September 5, 2017

    Overview of Dynafit boot heel tech fittings available as of 2017, including the excellent Master Step series that appears strong and durable for ski touring.

  • Tech Bindings with “Alpine” Heels — The Hybrids

    by Lou Dawson August 31, 2017
    by Lou Dawson August 31, 2017

    Information about hybrid tech ski touring bindings that have alpine-like heels and are intended for more aggressive free touring skiing.

  • Dynafit Ski Boot Inserts — Part 1 — History of the Wild Toe

    by Lou Dawson August 28, 2017
    by Lou Dawson August 28, 2017

    History of Dynafit and Low Tech ski boot toe fittings, retail began around 1985 and this ski touring gear has undergone constant evolution.

  • Your First Ski Touring Bindings — 10 (extended) Tips

    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2017
    by Lou Dawson August 14, 2017

    10 tips and list for the first time ski touring bindings gear, including basics such as terminology and shopping choice options for tech and frame bindings, Dynafit, G3, more.

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