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| − | These notes are a summary of opinions expressed in the ski.com.au forums.
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| − | == Trekkers ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | First steps away from the lifted slopes, with lower capital outlay
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Works as an adaptor on your normal downhill bindings and boots
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| − | Can hire
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| − | Cheaper than dedicated set-up
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Heavy, awkward, discouraging to use
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| − | Still expensive enough to not be good value to buy your own
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| − | == Marker Dukes ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Use in bounds with some front country excursions
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| − | Jumps and aggressive skiing
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Good downhill performance
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| − | Good (best?) release and retention
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| − | Robust
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Heavy
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| − | It’s a nuisance changing to walk-mode: you have to remove skis, and probably gloves
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| − | == Marker Barons ==
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| − | (not yet available at time of writing)
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | As for Marker Dukes
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| − | These are a variation on the Dukes, new for 2009. The DIN will be 4-12 so they are more suitable for mere mortals. They are also expected to be lighter and cheaper.
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Expected to be the same as Dukes.
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| − | Hopefully lighter and cheaper than Dukes.
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| − | More moderate DIN range for non-experts.
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Expected to be the same as Dukes, but not so heavy.
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| − | == Fritschi/Diamir Freeride Plus ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Heavy touring
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| − | Jumps and aggressive skiing
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| − | Inbounds and out of bounds skiing
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Generally regarded as the benchmark for all-round performance
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| − | Light, while still taking standard downhill boots
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| − | Higher DIN setting than Fritschi Explorer = better retention
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| − | More robust than standard Explorer
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| − | Can be used with mountaineering boots
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Some contributors believe release/retention not as safe as other options. Others believe later models have addressed this issue.
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| − | Off-the-shelf brakes do not fit wider waisted skis - adjustment is necessary - can lead to weakness/ overstressing of base plates.
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| − | == Fritschi/Diamir Explorer ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Touring
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Lighter than the Freeride Plus
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| − | Easier to use than Dynafit, and take standard boots
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Not as robust as Freeride Plus
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| − | Some contributors believe release/retention not as safe as other options, even more than other Fritschis. Others believe later models have addressed this issue.
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| − | == Naxo NX21 ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Heavy touring
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| − | Inbounds and out of bounds skiing
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Nice walking action because or a double-pivot system
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Not as robust as Freerides
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| − | Heavier than Freerides
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| − | == Dynafit ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Alpine Touring and Ski Mountaineering where speed and lightness matter more.
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| − | Older TLT model now known as Speed is lightest of all and still a valid option, but cant change modes easily using ski pole, and minimal adjustment for different boots
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| − | Not for aggressive extreme skiing with big jumps, but have the scores on the board for technical extreme descents
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| − | === Pros ===
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| − | Very light, but durable
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| − | The benchmark for light AT gear
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| − | Tight connection to the ski, more so than other lightweight options
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Need special compatible AT boots, not downhill boots. Limited range of such boots available in Australia.
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| − | Awkward to get into
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| − | Awkward change from fixed heel to touring, but not the reverse.
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| − | == Silvretta ==
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| − | === Recommended use ===
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| − | Light Alpine Touring where speed and lightness matter more
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| − | Very light; only Dynafits are lighter
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| − | Relatively less expensive
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| − | Some models can be skied in climbing boots
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| − | === Cons ===
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| − | Only rudimentary release mechanism. Pure models do at least have some toe release. Older models with a fixed toe bale release at the heel only, with highly questionable safety.
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| − | Not as durable as other options
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| − | [[Category:Equipment]]
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| − | [[Category:Backcountry]]
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