Comments on: SIA 2013: Tech Bindings (Dynafit Beast, Ski Trab TR2, Fritschi Zenith) https://dev.14erskiers.com/2013/02/sia-2013-tech-bindings-beast-ski-trab-fritschi/ Backcountry skiing, biking, hiking in Crested Butte, Colorado & beyond - Created by Brittany Konsella & Frank Konsella Wed, 04 Dec 2013 02:30:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Frank https://dev.14erskiers.com/2013/02/sia-2013-tech-bindings-beast-ski-trab-fritschi/#comment-3350 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:45:02 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=4742#comment-3350 In reply to Bryan.

Completely agree, Bryan- the Beast will tour much better than a frame binding like the Duke since the weight of the frame has to be lifted on every step. But I’d rather tour on a standard Dynafit binding than the Beast on most tours, and I’d rather have the versatility of using alpine or AT boots with a Duke over the Beast.

]]> By: Bryan https://dev.14erskiers.com/2013/02/sia-2013-tech-bindings-beast-ski-trab-fritschi/#comment-3349 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:10:11 +0000 https://dev.14erskiers.com/?p=4742#comment-3349 While I understand why the Beast doesn’t light a fire under your a**, I think it’s very important to point out that the real issue with the Duke isn’t the overall weight – it is where the weight is on the boot. The majority of the “weight” in a Duke…or Baron or Fritschi moves with the foot on every single step. THAT is why they suck to tour in (my opinion).

Having a binding that releases well with the tech fitting tour mode is huge! The Beast adds weight to the FT / ST line, but at least it’s a frameless system.

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