Ski touring news, Australia backcountry along with airbag backpacks and Fritschi Vipec Black model binding causing controversy.
Diamir
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Fritschi Diamir Vipec is the latest tech binding new, has lateral release at both toe and heel and allows mode changes without removing skis. Could be DIN certified.
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Mounting and adjustment instructions for Fritschi Diamier Vipec ski binding for mountaineering and touring.
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Randonnee ‘AT’ ski touring binding development is retarded, delayed by realities of the market and competition in backcountry skiing equipment.
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Backcountry Skiing Binding Alpine Mode Flex Tests — updated Late November 2010
by Lou Dawsonby Lou DawsonAT binding flex torque rolling deflection testing, backcountry skiing related using AT boots, Marker wins, Dynafit close second.
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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.
