Ski tour bindings

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touring bindings

Whether pin or frame binding – with the right touring binding it’s relaxed uphill.

touring bindings

Properties and features

The biggest difference to the normal alpine ski binding is the additional walking function of the touring binding. It can be unlocked for the ascent and locked for the descent and is a basic requirement for being able to take larger “steps” while walking.

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Pin bindings – pay attention to this

Pin bindings pay attention to this Most pin bindings have a lever on the toe piece to switch between walking and riding mode. This is important, because in walking mode

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Uphill-oriented ski tour bindings – reduced weight/easier on the ascent

„Uphill-oriented” stands for low weight and easier walking – and thus for more comfort and reduced energy consumption. In order to be as light as possible, these touring bindings consist

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Pin binding vs. frame binding – the differences

Frame bindings are considered a classic among ski touring bindings. They are similar to alpine bindings and have the usual toe and heel parts, which you step in as usual.

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Ski touring binding vs. alpine binding

The biggest difference to the regular alpine ski binding is the additional hiking function of the alpine touring binding. It can be unlocked for the ascent and locked for the

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How to use heel lifters

Most ski touring bindings have heel lifters. The exceptions to this are ultra-light race bindings and old-fashioned bindings from the days of the ski touring pioneers. Heel lifters are a

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Stepping into bindings in deep snow

With a few tricks, it’s really easy to step into the bindings after removing the skins: in soft snow, insert the tail of both skis into the snow so that

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Ski tour bindings

Skitouring - Gear Guide

touring bindings

touring bindings

Properties and features

Pin bindings – pay attention to this

Uphill-oriented ski tour bindings – reduced weight/easier on the ascent

Pin binding vs. frame binding – the differences

Ski touring binding vs. alpine binding

How to use heel lifters

Stepping into bindings in deep snow

Skitouring Hacks

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