Dynafit Beast 14
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93
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Ease of Entry
9
Ease of Transition
7
Uphill Performance
9
Downhill Performance
10
Security
10
Value
8
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Lighter weight toe piece than the Beast 16
Great Vertical release Characteristics
Prevents accidental heel release better than other AT bindings
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Same as its big Brother (Beast 16), you can’t tour flat
Transitioning from tour to ski is only for the strong
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MSRP
$750.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Salomon MTN Tech Binding
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90
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Ease of Entry
7
Ease of Transition
8
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
8
Security
9
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Secure, once you are in
Clean, well functioning design
Good uphill efficiency
Very easy to switch modes
Optional brakes
Touchy step-in
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Bouncy lifter levers
Fiddle factor for adjusting release
Brakes impede flat touring
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Salomon Shift
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88
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Ease of Entry
7
Ease of Transition
5
Uphill Performance
6
Downhill Performance
10
Security
10
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Solid on the downhill
One Binding does it all
Power transfer
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Heavy
Heavy Complicated transition
Fiddle factor for toe step in
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Dynafit ST Rotation 10 – 105mm Binding
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88
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Ease of Entry
8
Ease of Transition
7
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
8
Security
7
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Rotating Toe Piece
Independent Brake function
Fixes the complaints of previous models
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Release setting 10 limit
Step out transitions
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Fritschi Tecton
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88
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Ease of Entry
6
Ease of Transition
8
Uphill Performance
7
Downhill Performance
8
Security
9
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Solid on the downhill
Easy transitions
Power transfer
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Plastic
Fiddle factor for toe step in
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Marker Baron
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87
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Ease of Entry
9
Ease of Transition
6
Uphill Performance
4
Downhill Performance
10
Security
10
Value
8
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Good power Transmission to the Ski
Low Stack Height
Easy adjustment between AT and Alpine soles
Super secure feeling upon clicking in
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Heavy
Transitions are a bit slow
Tends to ice-up on binders
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G3 Ion
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87
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Ease of Entry
8
Ease of Transition
5
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
8
Security
8
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Easy to step into
Clean design
Easy heel lift transitions
Kiss mount on the heel
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Step out for ski to tour transition
Occasional snap back into ski mode
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G3 Ion LT
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87
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Ease of Entry
7
Ease of Transition
7
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
7
Security
8
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Solid & secure toe piece
Simple mount with no extras
Good lifter levels
Ski crampon mount is easy
Easy lifter mode transition
Strippable release adjustment screws
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Harder to step into the toe
Non break away leashes are the only option
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Marker Duke
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85
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Ease of Entry
9
Ease of Transition
6
Uphill Performance
3
Downhill Performance
10
Security
10
Value
7
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Rock solid downhill performance.
Easy step in design, just like an alpine binding.
New and improved heel lifter.
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Heavy.
Stack height off of ski.
Need to remove ski to change for hike and ski modes.
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Dynafit Superlight Touring Binding
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85
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Ease of Entry
6
Ease of Transition
7
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
7
Security
7
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Simple & easy to use
Weight to performance ratio
Few moving parts
Easy to switch between climbing levels
Toe lock out is a bit finicky
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Touring flat is accomplished by being between modes
The highest heel lift is not high enough
Zero adjustability once it is mounted
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MSRP
$550.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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Fritschi Vipec Evo 12
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85
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Ease of Entry
6
Ease of Transition
9
Uphill Performance
5
Downhill Performance
8
Security
7
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No step out for transitions
Independent toe and heel release settings
Power transfer
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Too much plastic
Broken lifters
Fiddle factor for toe step in
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Fritschi Vipec
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84
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Ease of Entry
3
Ease of Transition
9
Uphill Performance
8
Downhill Performance
7
Security
7
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Transitions are really easy
Release setting on both toe and heel piece
Finally something not an inch off the ski from Fritschi!
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A lot of plastic parts
The heel risers feel flexy and breakable
Difficult to step into
Pricy compared to competitors
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Plum Guide
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82
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Ease of Entry
5
Ease of Transition
6
Uphill Performance
9
Downhill Performance
8
Security
7
Value
7
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Lightweight.
Minimal moving parts.
Very clean design.
All metal design.
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Pricey.
Hard to get a hold of Stateside.
Very hard to accurately adjust.
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MSRP
$699.00
BEST DEAL
N/A
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G3 Onyx
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78
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Ease of Entry
4
Ease of Transition
8
Uphill Performance
7
Downhill Performance
6
Security
5
Value
8
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Ski to tour mode without unclicking.
Transitions done easily with a ski pole.
Not too heavy.
Lower price.
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A bit of slop if you are a big guy.
Everything is plastic.
Hard to be sure you are in ski mode sometimes.
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Fritschi Freeride Pro
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77
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Ease of Entry
8
Ease of Transition
9
Uphill Performance
5
Downhill Performance
5
Security
5
Value
5
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Easy in and easy out.
Very easy to switch between ski and tour modes with no step out.
High heel lift.
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Very high off the ski.
As a big guy, I experienced a bit of slop.
Not as responsive as an alpine binding.
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Marker F12 Tour
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77
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Ease of Entry
9
Ease of Transition
5
Uphill Performance
3
Downhill Performance
8
Security
7
Value
5
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Rock solid downhill performance.
Easy step-in design, just like an alpine binding.
Integrates the same new heel lifter as the Duke.
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Stack height off of ski.
Need to remove binding for both climb and ski transitions.
Noisy.
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