 Poster: A snowHead
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From Black Diamond's FB page:
http://www.wildsnow.com/9176/diamir-zenith-fritschi-review-skiing/
Looks interesting... Alpine/DIN style release? Competition for the Dynafit Beast?
Btw, do Black Diamond own Fritschi? Or are they getting behind them as the new Dynafit pins (apparently) won't work with BD's tech fittings (moulded in so can't unscrew to replace with the new version, I think)?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Can't help thinking that some of the key intrinsic benefits of 'Tech', like their stiffness and sheer mechanical simplicity, may be lost as more flex and play is added to build in Alpine style release features.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| moffatross wrote: |
| Can't help thinking that some of the key intrinsic benefits of 'Tech', like their stiffness and sheer mechanical simplicity, may be lost as more flex and play is added to build in Alpine style release features. |
It's all about weight..
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| Eyeopener wrote: |
| It's all about weight.. |
Yep and IMO, despite their weight, Dynafits ski better than Fritschis because of their stiffness and low profile and also seem more secure because of their mechanical simplicity. But granted, their minimalist design yields low weight and that was most certainly their original design intent. I just thought that adding stuff might detract from that 'less is more' recipe.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| moffatross wrote: |
| Can't help thinking that some of the key intrinsic benefits of 'Tech', like their stiffness and sheer mechanical simplicity, may be lost as more flex and play is added to build in Alpine style release features. |
Fritschis have never exactly had a rep for being great for the downhill though. I've never yet skied with Dynafits (got the boots sorted this season, bindings will come next), but most people (on the internet at least lol) seem to say alpine bindings ski better than tech...
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^ Yep, and I honestly can't feel (or remember) the difference between Dynafits and my old Marker Alpine bindings. Interesting reading through those comments, people considering stuff I wouldn't even think about like 'Looks to have a very flat ramp angle.' Main benefit according to wildsnow Lou would be flex adjustment which I guess would appeal to heavy landers or bendy ski users. My only thought is, £how much£ ?
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My only thought is, £how much£ ?
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Can't be more than the new Dynafit... Can it?
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Heel pins look small!
ETA: Just read why, looks interesting.
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| clarky999 wrote: |
| moffatross wrote: |
| Can't help thinking that some of the key intrinsic benefits of 'Tech', like their stiffness and sheer mechanical simplicity, may be lost as more flex and play is added to build in Alpine style release features. |
Fritschis have never exactly had a rep for being great for the downhill though. I've never yet skied with Dynafits (got the boots sorted this season, bindings will come next), but most people (on the internet at least lol) seem to say alpine bindings ski better than tech... |
Got Dynafit Radical bindings this season. Only skied three days so far (Chamonix/Courmayeur/Verbier from Saturday  ), but didn't notice a difference except while trying to put them on in powder...
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"If Lego Made Bindings"
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| CH2O wrote: |
| "If Lego Made Bindings" |
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