Tyrolia Adrenaline 16
This framed touring binding from Tyrolia doesn’t require tech inserts on your boots and is ideal for quick jaunts into the backcountry. A 5-16 DIN range keeps you locked in when you need to be and a rear-mounted mechanism allows you to switch between ski and tour modes without stepping out of the bindings.
MSRP: $550
Dynafit Beast 16
This tech binding from Dynafit gives skiers the best of both worlds—a high DIN value of 16 and a weight that’s just slightly above traditional tech bindings. A low ramp angle delivers comfortable performance and a high amount of elasticity keeps you in place when you’re going big.
MSRP: $850
Marker Kingpin
The all-new Kingpin was the first technical touring binding to be DIN-certified and is aimed at skiers who want more aggressive and precise power transmission. The heelpiece utilizes contact points on the outer edges as opposed to traditional pins and the toe is constructed with six steel springs for high-energy absorption.
MSRP: $649
G3 Ion
The Ion provides its user with great energy transmission thanks to its expansive toe- jaw position and wide mounting pattern. A bi-directional heel swivel allows you to easily switch from tour to ski mode and a guiding bumper on the toe piece helps you easily step in without missing the inserts on your boot.
MSRP: $549
Cast SI&I
Designed and tested by Freeride World Tour athletes, the SI&I system is a modular platform that allows traditional alpine bindings to be mounted with a series of plates. One adds a climbing bail to the heel piece and the others allow the toe piece to be replaced by a Dynafit for ascending. It is compatible with a variety of models.
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