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The NS Tech Binding Thread

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Drew_ski.
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So I have been skiing JJ's with gardians all winter and summer now and have come to realize they are way to heavy for long days/mountaineering. (took that exact setup to the top of rainier) So for this fall i really want to get a tech binding setup going. I have a pair of 192 tst's that i think will make the perfect light weight setup. My question is does anyone on here have any experience with dynafits, or other tech bindings? I ski fairly aggressively so i would like something i can feel confident on. thanks for the advice.
p.s. i don't want beasts because of the strange modifications that must be done to your boots.
Aug 13 2014 2:52PM
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tomPietrowski
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Drew_ski.So I have been skiing JJ's with gardians all winter and summer now and have come to realize they are way to heavy for long days/mountaineering. (took that exact setup to the top of rainier) So for this fall i really want to get a tech binding setup going. I have a pair of 192 tst's that i think will make the perfect light weight setup. My question is does anyone on here have any experience with dynafits, or other tech bindings? I ski fairly aggressively so i would like something i can feel confident on. thanks for the advice.
p.s. i don't want beasts because of the strange modifications that must be done to your boots.


Well is this a setup that will be for the uphills and less about te way back down or do you still want to ride aggressively on th way back down? What boots will you be using? Will these boots be your only boot or will you have boots for alpine and freeride use too?
Aug 13 2014 3:34PM
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Drew_ski.
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Mostly used for uphill as i will still have my jj's for a more burly touring setup. Basically they will be for mountaineering in the cascades and long touring days/overnight trips. I will be getting some tech boots to use on this setup, not sure exactly what model yet because i need to get fitted. I currently have some lange rx 130's that suck touring haha.
Aug 13 2014 4:02PM
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tomPietrowski
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Drew_ski.Mostly used for uphill as i will still have my jj's for a more burly touring setup. Basically they will be for mountaineering in the cascades and long touring days/overnight trips. I will be getting some tech boots to use on this setup, not sure exactly what model yet because i need to get fitted. I currently have some lange rx 130's that suck touring haha.


Well if you are looking for bindings this season there are two I would look at. the dynafit radical ft is a good option. It features the carbon midsection which can really help wit pre realeses from the ski counter flexing. They have been around a while so the bugs have been worked out pretty much. There is also a new version the radical two. Upgraded version of the original radical wit some of the beast filtered down. But it's a new binding this season so there may be some bugs so you may prefer to go for the old version.
Aug 13 2014 4:30PM
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Drew_ski.
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Alright great thanks for the input!
Aug 13 2014 5:09PM
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tomPietrowski
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Drew_ski.Alright great thanks for the input!


No problem at all. Enjoy earning turns.
Aug 13 2014 5:15PM
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LC.
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Buy whatever tech bindings you can get a deal on, and hold back a little on you descent. It's worth it.
Aug 13 2014 6:18PM
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Nacho+
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BoaxBuy whatever tech bindings you can get a deal on, and hold back a little on you descent. It's worth it.


Is it really that worth it? I'm debating AT vs tech right now. I'm probably gonna go AT just because I don't have to buy a new boot.
Aug 14 2014 12:04PM
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tomPietrowski
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Nacho_Macho_manIs it really that worth it? I'm debating AT vs tech right now. I'm probably gonna go AT just because I don't have to buy a new boot.


Only you can answer if it will be worth it for you. If you are happy using freeride binding in the way up then no for you it's prob not worth going tech but if you want to lighten the load and are looking to get a lot of climbing in then it prob will be worth it.
Aug 14 2014 12:43PM
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Drew_ski.
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Yeah when you start putting in 7-8000 foot days it becomes worth it. In really stoked to get on a lighter setup, and be able to save more energy for the decent.
Aug 14 2014 1:30PM
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