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Many skiers have setups such as this mounted w/ the Fritschi Diamir
Freeride (or Diamir III if they can fit within its 3-10 release setting range). The boot:ski coupling is a little less rigid than with an alpine downhill binding, but that's noticeable only on very firm "snow." If you're not into major airtime, durability is fine (although a backup toe piece is a good idea on long tours). It doesn't have all the complicated release angles of high-end alpine downhill bindings, but those technological advances have had no effect on the ACL injury rate anyway, so a properly adjusted Diamir is probably just as safe as any alpine downhill binding. The Naxo is a worthy competitor to the Freeride, but the heel cocking lever seems to be prone to breaking. See wildsnow.com for further details -- in general, seems to be a toss-up on the Freeride v. Naxo debate. |
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In article , Bill Tuthill wrote: Sorry to ask this question in possibly inappropriate newsgroups, but if I were buying a new pair of downhill skis, for use both in lift-served areas and the backcountry, why would I not want to get an AT binding such as the Silveretta 555? Cost isn't much higher than a regular downhill ski binding, it's lighter weight, and much more flexible due to heel release. _ I don't think you'll be happy using the Silveretta as a resort binding. It's just not meant to take the abuse possible in a day of lift served skiing. I own Silveretta 500's and while I really like them for BC skiing, I don't think they would last long at a resort and I don't think they would stand up to the forces of a alpine ski boot. They are meant to work with softer AT boots. Are the current crop of downhill bindings safer? More durable? _ I'd say the answer to both is yes. Some AT bindings are getting close, ( NAXO, Fritschi Freeride) and I think for a lot of skiers AT bindings would be just fine as a resort binding. You certainly see a lot of people on AT bindings at resorts these days. I just bought a pair of NAXO's and I won't be buying any more alpine bindings... It is a sacrifice of some safety and durablity, but for me I think it's a worth while exchange. While I don't think the NAXO's are as safe as current alpine bindings, they're probably a lot safer than anything I skiied on in the 70's and 80's. _ Booker C. Bense -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBQClyRWTWTAjn5N/lAQFCkAP8DQ9hVWowK5tUllzoHQF0i4KKM9L6cc4F lsnb3nejsCycE2J1uELlQ/4ZQ+4OOXx1xYETDm6WCXvKrU3Z4NYkdMpegmVGzz87 gH8RCDepACUX6PYq1OYDpvdUuyOs1rcfeT1aqps45kWC5PYD0X 4Cw8Xng9ZZVUIW nOd+hvNyS1k= =aKv5 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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bbense+rec.skiing.backcountry.rec.backcountry.Feb.
wrote: While I don't think the NAXO's are as safe as current alpine bindings, they're probably a lot safer than anything I skiied on in the 70's and 80's. To be honest they don't seem to offer a lot more than the Sk'Alp 8007s which I was skiing in the early 90s. |
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If someone offers you Ramer bindings, back away slowly, then run. Run fast, run far. Biggest pieces of unreliable crap ever foisted upon the BC community. I saw many a skier struggle with these awful things, myself included. Hey, I learned to ski on Ramers in the Colorado backcountry! Never had any problem with them. Used mine for over 10 years, lift service too. Unfortunatly, fully automatic is all some people can deal with. Probably the best and lightest set up you can get for mountaineeing boots. You really don't even need the heel release/lock down for touring, only for going up hills. They even tele OK, once you get used to the stiff sole. I found a pair at the local thrift shop for 10 bucks... but I'm keeping them for parts. Julia |
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If someone offers you Ramer bindings, back away slowly, then run. Run
fast, run far. Biggest pieces of unreliable crap ever foisted upon the BC community. I saw many a skier struggle with these awful things, myself included. You must be stupid. x15x15 |
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General remark: ski length for general (plastic) mountaineering boots
may be chosen much shorter than regular ski length (approx. 130 cm = 51'). The boots don't support as much as regular ski boots do, so lesser length of skis does make them manoeuvrable like regular length skis with regular ski boots. Extra models are available but may cost! Shorten regular skis may help because the stress for the screws fixing the bindings on the skis do not have to be that strong as on regular skis. The Silvretta 300 series is the lightest of the old silvretta line. It has no side release, although with plastic boots and exactly fitting rear heel part, it did release sideways if not too tightly adjusted. It will be the cheapest, though hard to be found. Ramers work as well and are the same weight class, but need a little bit more maintenance (lubing). The Silvretta 400 series bindings have a built-in sideways release mechanism which adds considerably to its weight. This written, try to find old silvrettas. Good luck. -- ***************** L. Michael Boos CH-8001 Zuerich ***************** |
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