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Naxo and Fritschi

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jonnydub
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So for this year I am getting an alpine touring set up. I've been checking out bindings and wondering what people know about the Naxo and Fritschi bindings. Is it worth the extra money($120+) to go for the nx21 or the Fritschi Freeride Plus over the n01 if I only plan to ski them backcountry(never at the resorts)? What are people's experiences with these bindings? What problems have people had?
Oct 10 2006 7:41PM
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J.D.
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The new naxos are tougher than the freeriders. Freeriders generally come cheaper. You sure you don't just want trekkers?
Oct 10 2006 7:53PM
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jonnydub
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the new freerides are a lot tougher than last years and actually cost more(425 for the freerides plus and 400 for nx21s). and I've got a pair of trekkers but they break to often and I am tired of sending them back to bca.
Oct 10 2006 8:38PM
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J.D.
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Ah. Well then. Actually you can get the fritschis cheaper simply because they're the more widely available product, and people resell them. I've seen several pairs go on TGR this year brand new for about $250.
Oct 10 2006 8:41PM
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Aenigma
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It depends on what sort of skiing you're going to be doing. If you're staying on the ground, some freerides would do you just fine. If you're hitting cliffs you'll need to step up to the freeride plus or NX21. They're both good bindings so it's really up to you to decide which one you want. Personally, I'd go with the NX21.
Oct 10 2006 8:46PM
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mc_roon
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ive skied both the freerides and the nx21s. If you plan on going airborn at all, go with the nx21s. The nx01s are good for glade skiing, but have seen them break. Freeride Plus looks good, but the nx21 is as good or better. They do go cheap on TGR sometimes, but i doubt you'll find any with the season right around the corner.
Oct 10 2006 9:21PM
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rugbydave
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You've seen Freerides Pluses go for 250 outside of the huge group buy???

Oct 10 2006 9:34PM
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J.D.
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Yep, twice since summer for 250-275... and once I was offered a pair for 225 last spring, but I didn't have the cash. The deals are out there.
Oct 10 2006 9:36PM
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iggyskier
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Have skied both the normal FR and the Nx21.  Nx21 is vastly superior, IMO.  Much better everywhere.

The new FR + will be somewhat better, but from talking to those who have used it, the improvments are nothing special. 

The Nx21 is going to be cheaper than the FR+ most of the time.  You can find Nx21s from europe for about $350 shipped new.

Or just look on TGR and wait for a pair of normal FR to sell for about $250.
Oct 10 2006 9:37PM
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mc_roon
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i got 2 sets of freerides for 250 each with wide brakes. Brand new. Also got nx21s for 275, new as well. Just keep on checking in the offseason, that is when people sell ski shit to pay their rent.
Oct 10 2006 9:54PM
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