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Originally posted by SkaredShtles View PostThat's expensive.
I should add - if you use the coupon code EYT10 you can get 10% off.Last edited by Dostie; 2 January 2014, 11:45 AM.
ain't no turn like tele!
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Looks to be more expensive and heavier than a Dynafit Speed Radical. To me, that is a loser on both counts. It is interesting that all of the new tech bindings are either more expensive or heavier - or both - than the old Dynafit models. While I recognize some of these incorporate various "improvements," many just seem to cost more and look prettier, and for me (who is not a power skier and values light weight) the improvements add little value.
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Originally posted by Greg View PostLooks to be more expensive and heavier than a Dynafit Speed Radical. To me, that is a loser on both counts. It is interesting that all of the new tech bindings are either more expensive or heavier - or both - than the old Dynafit models. While I recognize some of these incorporate various "improvements," many just seem to cost more and look prettier, and for me (who is not a power skier and values light weight) the improvements add little value.
Fritschi probably realizes that ATK, Plum and other tech manufacturers have enough competing market share for bindings like the Speed and Race models to try that market.
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Vipec AT binding just came up now on the Bentgate.com website. $599.00 US
they show a ski brake available in 120 mm width.
http://www.bentgate.com/shop/fritschi/diamir-vipec-12-at-binding-19830
Last edited by chamonix; 2 January 2014, 05:44 PM.
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Originally posted by airinwrite View PostI don't think it's meant to compete with the Speed Radical, more like the Radical FT or the Beast. Having a safer more reliable release with greater elasticity is valuable to a lot of people. That's why plate AT bindings remain popular in spite of the weight and awkward tour mode.
Fritschi probably realizes that ATK, Plum and other tech manufacturers have enough competing market share for bindings like the Speed and Race models to try that market.
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I think BD will sell alot of these with their dealer network. I think if I was getting into AT and had a strong Alpine background I would most certainly look at these. On paper, they have better release values and will better handle big skis and big boots like the Pinnacle and BD Factor. So, a lot of positive for the strong skier looking at reasonable weight and strong performance.
For me, Ive been on Dynafits for nine years and since all the bindings now have the longer pins for the heel and the flip up heel elevation, they are reliable enough for me. I have no use for brakes either and I don't think the BD's work without them. However, I am more interested in uphill performance and doable downhill performance, So I don't need burly for my AT gear. Still, primary ski is 115 underfoot and 185 long, have skied some rowdy lines and never wished for more beef."Just say no to groomed snow"
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