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Heel release without touring bindings

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Brian.
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http://vimeo.com/16753303

in this video it looks like he has normal jesters for bindings but he still has heel release by putting something in between his bindings and boots anyone know what it is?
Nov 13 2010 12:51AM
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ski_ENDUB
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didn't bother to watch the video but Trekkers do the trick, makes your set up a bit heavier but you don't sacrifice strength
http://www.evo.com/alpine-touring-ski-bindings/bca-trekkers-2011.aspx#utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine
Nov 13 2010 1:16AM
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Brian.
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thx! now i just need to figure out what's cheaper buying this with jesters or getting the barons
Nov 13 2010 1:27AM
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Ducky.
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BC Trekkers
Nov 13 2010 1:54AM
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teleak
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don't buy them.
Nov 13 2010 1:59AM
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Shredability
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Why?
Nov 13 2010 2:03AM
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Shredability
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Trust me bro, I told you on facebook and am about to tell you on ns.

If your guanna throw down don't get bc bindings I have seen to many of them blow up in my life to know that there shit if your not skiing bc 90% of the time. They just can't take the day to day impacts of hardpact, cliffs and booters located in bounds
Nov 13 2010 2:07AM
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Ben.
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.......

obviously, thats not the purpose of touring bindings.


to the OP, yes trekkers are cheaper, but they suck. you are MUCH better off investing in a real touring setup. also, be prepared, barons are HEAVY. if you are gonna be jumping off stuff they are the way to go, they are about as burly as touring bindings get, but they are no fun if you are going on long tours. however for sidecountry trips and whatnot, and in terms of strength they are ideal. just rather hefty.
Nov 13 2010 2:09AM
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Shredability
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Why? Everyone I know who was them says there great
Nov 13 2010 2:11AM
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Ben.
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for one i dont like how high you sit off your ski, two they are heavier than even heavy touring bindings like barons,


in general, they are just looser, and wigglyer, and not as secure feeling as a real touring binding, especially on steeper ascents. they also break easily.
Nov 13 2010 2:30AM
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Brian.
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im not really going "backcountry" more of slackcountry style im not looking to go on huge tours just a little trip off the side of the runs to get to some powder.
Nov 13 2010 2:33AM
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lanny94
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i dont know but that vid tottaly just made my day i hope when im older ill e able to take my dog on ski hikes
Nov 13 2010 2:34AM
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Ben.
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if you are going on short trips, the dukes/barons would be fine. they are a little hefty, but its definitely nice knowing that they are nearly as durable as a real alpine binding.

i personally would stay away from trekkers. some people like em, i think they lack durability, and it sucks when they break mid trek.
Nov 13 2010 2:36AM
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Brian.
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good advice thank you
Nov 13 2010 3:07AM
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