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What AT Binding for 4FRNT Uptrack Col?

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highpeak
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Just purchased a 4FRNT Uptrack Col in a 181 (110mm underfoot). I am going to get AT bindings and am curious what people suggest. I am 5'10" 160 pounds and will be using them for small touring trips and side country explorations. This will be my first touring capable ski so I am using it as a sort of entry ski to touring. I normally ride an ON3P Kartel 108 with a Rossignol FKS 180 at DIN 11, but I am planning to ski these less hard than those and would be willing to go down a couple dins.

I am considering Marker Duke's/Barron's/F12's, Tyrolia Adrenaline 16 or 13's, and Salomon/Atomic Guardian MNC 16 or 13's.

Any suggestions?

**This thread was edited on Feb 13th 2018 at 6:41:21pm
Feb 13 2018 4:29PM
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Cade2
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Are you getting touring boots or do the boots you have now have tech inserts? Or niether?
Feb 13 2018 6:59PM
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highpeak
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ThundercatAre you getting touring boots or do the boots you have now have tech inserts? Or niether?


As of right now, I do not have touring boots. I think my next boot will but right now I have a K2 Spyne 120 2017/18. But for right now, neither
Feb 13 2018 7:38PM
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Cade2
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Well depending on what boots you have ultimately dictate what binding you need
Feb 13 2018 8:07PM
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highpeak
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ThundercatWell depending on what boots you have ultimately dictate what binding you need


I will have K2 Spyne 120's and will just unbuckle for touring
Feb 13 2018 8:08PM
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Cade2
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highpeakI will have K2 Spyne 120's and will just unbuckle for touring


then i guess your doomed with frame bindings
Feb 13 2018 8:12PM
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highpeak
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Thundercatthen i guess your doomed with frame bindings


I thought people did that for short tours? I was not planning on buying a whole new boot just for a few tours.
Feb 13 2018 8:48PM
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Cade2
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yeah but frame bindings kinda suck to ski on and are heavy
Feb 13 2018 8:50PM
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ahshit
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honestly, i think you should just mount them with fks/pivots and get daymakers.
Feb 13 2018 8:55PM
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highpeak
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sickskihonestly, i think you should just mount them with fks/pivots and get daymakers.


Been considering those too. I'll do some more research on that end
Feb 13 2018 8:59PM
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highpeakBeen considering those too. I'll do some more research on that end


if you're only doing a few short tours frames arent worth it, daymakers might not even be worth it because of the price. maybe look for a pair of old alpine trekkers. Most people hate them except i havent had many issues with mine
Feb 13 2018 9:02PM
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highpeak
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sickskiif you're only doing a few short tours frames arent worth it, daymakers might not even be worth it because of the price. maybe look for a pair of old alpine trekkers. Most people hate them except i havent had many issues with mine


Thanks for the advice. I'll check those out too. Luckily I have more money than normal for bindings because my friend and I did the buy 1 get 1 free from 4FRNT deal.
Feb 13 2018 9:06PM
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Cade2
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If you can find daymakers
Feb 13 2018 9:25PM
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