Binding Reviews

Dynafit FT12 backcountry skiing binding gear review covers performance of binding when used by aggressive skier.

While for the most part a design itteration over previous models, the new Fritschi Eagle backcountry skiing binding departs in several significant ways. Mainly, a relocated touring pivot provides much needed ergonomics (i.e., no more Fritschi Frankestride), and a wider binding support foot nder the boot heel yields enhanced stability. Weight remains similar yet slightly lighter (35.3 ounces per binding, Freeride is 36 ounces), stack height is the same, heel unit looks and performs as with previous models, and ramp angle stays identical. In all, we’d call this a very nice improvement to what’s easily the best step-in step-out touring binding on the market.

G3 in Vancouver, BC says they’ll begin selling their new ONYX alpine touring binding later this month through select retail locations. This limited run of ONYX bindings will be sold at MSRP price as part of a beta program in…

You’ve seen the ‘Dav’ in countless photos and vid segments, but how does he handle a screw driver? Just fine. I’m a witness. The other day we gave a pair of his Kastle FX84s the Dynafit FT12 treatment. Dav is now a Dynafitter (but don’t freak TGR boys, he’s still got plenty of Dukes mounted on his arsenal of Kastle guns.) Oh, yep, those are, gasp, Garmont Radium AT boots!

In development for more than three years, Onyx is G3’s entry to the category of bindings known as “tech.” These are binding systems which originated under the Dynafit brand. Onyx backcountry skiing binding is the first full featured tech binding to come to market. In this review we evaluate for both the uphill and skiing downhill.