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Touring binding/skins suggestions
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So recently, I got tired of bootpacking. And Im looking to get some touring bindings and some skins for the remainder of this season and for a few seasons to come. Looking for something in the 14-16 range and my current choice for a binding is the Marker Dukes. If you got any other bindings out into that I should look into, post up. No, Im not interested in AT's.
Also, I need some skins for some 183 SFB's. Got any 2 cents on that, help would be appreciated.
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Your only touring option with a din that high right now is the duke.
There is supposed to be a new sally binding coming out that should be an improvement on the duke, so might be best to wait for that.
Skins - BD ascensions with the STS tail.
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coming out next year? Or is it just in the works?
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Not sure. I know right now they are definitely still in the testing phase so don't know if they will get released for next season.
You could always go with a MFD alltime or trekkers too.
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Sia is this weekend so if they do have something for next year we'll be hearing about it then
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A/T = alpine touring. so yes you are looking for A/T bindings
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Before I advise, DO NOT GO IN THE BACKCOUNTRY IF YOU DONT NOT HAVE THE PROPER KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIPMENT, IT IS DANGEROUS AND CAN BE DEADLY TO EVEN EXPRETS
/caps lock
moving on, dukes are the highest din/burliest AT binders out there, and it looks like what you're going for. They will be heavy, but good for in and out of bounds/slackcountry
for skins i'd say whatever you can get the best deal on between black diamond ascensions, G3, or BCA
they are all pretty good, personally i like the ascensions
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MFD Alltimes might be a good option for you so you can use what ever binding you want but it looks a lil weird to trek in but if Sage Cattabriga-Alosa uses them then they must be pretty fucking bomber.
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I've been out of bounds before, but like I said, I'm tired of bootpacking. I have some avi knowledge and am able to test conditions. I say dukes because barons are too small. Im type 3, 6', 200lbs. So I think dukes or something similar to that.
as for alltimes, they're just extra weight to a regular binding. and they drill into the ski anyway so it's pretty much pointless.
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Hint: don't ever refer to your ability in relation to a number. Moving forward, get the duke if you don't go on long tours, since they are heavy. Conversly, a light at binding like the fritschi FR sucks for inbounds skiing and durability.
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fritschis are the second heaviest AT binding on the market, and suck compared to the dukes in pretty much all major aspects.
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MFD alltimes for sure, the dukes like all at bindings sit much high off of the ski than alpine bindings do, which i personally cant stand. And i would bet that a pair of mfds with jesters would be lighter and stronger than dukes too. Supposedly look/rossi are making a touring system with their pivot binding next year, but i havent seen pictures yet...those will be sick if they do make them, no doubting the strength of good ol p18s...just might be a bit heavy
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