Comments on: Gear Review: Fritschi Vipec Tech Binding

By: Brittany Walker Konsella

Brittany Walker Konsella — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 20:59:48 +0000

In reply to Nie. We have limited use of the Kingpin so we cannot do a true comparison. There are some very obvious differences though. For example, the Kingpin weighs more and does not have a tech heel. We believe the Vipec is a bit more rigid than the Kingpin. Also, the lever to switch between tour mode and ski mode is under the foot on a Kingpin, similar to a Duke or Barron, which can make switching between the two modes a bit more difficult. On a Vipec, the switch from tour to ski and back is in the heel and can be done without taking the ski off. When we did test the Kingpin, we did like how it skied. We also really liked how the Vipec skied as well....

By: Nie

Nie — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:53:21 +0000

How do you think it compares to Marker Kingpin?

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By: Frank Konsella

Frank Konsella — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:13:21 +0000

I find that blowing some hot air into the pocket that collects the snow makes it melt enough to push the heel into locking position. About 10 big blows usually does the trick!

By: Lindahl

Lindahl — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 23:47:46 +0000

Referring to the snow packing into the heel and preventing ski mode from locking:
“While I have come up with a few ways to fix the issue in the field, I would like to not have the issue in the first place.”

What are the techniques to fix it?

By: Brittany Walker Konsella

Brittany Walker Konsella — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:20:36 +0000

In reply to Eric. Hi Eric, If you were to use that set up as you described as a backcountry set up I think it would be great. But, putting a tech binding at the resort changes things. Tech bindings are really not suited for pounding laps on hard pack at the resort. That's just not what tech bindings are made for and putting that kind of abuse on a tech binding with a person your size would not be recommended. The only tech binding that MIGHT be okay is the Dynafit Beast. You could also check out the CAST binding system. Or just go with the Marker Duke, which I use a lot in bounds - although it is heavy and not great at touring. But, it does the job...

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:45:05 +0000

Hi there, how do you think this binding would do for someone who’s 6’5″ 200lbs and on salomon rocker 2 122’s? I’d probably use this ski about 50/50 backcountry/resort.