The 3 Best Alpine Touring Bindings of 2013

Dynafit-style tech bindings, like the Radical and the La Sportiva RT, are the only ones that offer a true free pivot, meaning there’s no hardware attached to your boot heel or sole. They have fewer moving parts, ice up less, and require 15 percent less energy from you than other bindings. Below, you'll find the best alpine touring bindings we've seen this year.

2013 Winter Buyer's Guide
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Dynafit Radical TLT FT

By: Category: Winter Buyer's Guide, Snow Sports, Ski Gear, Ski Bindings, Backcountry Ski Bindings, Gear
Dynafit Radical TLT FT Photo: Dynafit

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BEST FOR: Charging the resort and then ducking into sidecountry.

THE TEST: The newly updated Radical 12 is Dynafit’s most powerful binding, specifically designed to pair with fat powder boards. The toepiece’s side towers—beefed-up versions of the pincers found on older Dynafit models—make the binding easier to get into and out of and increase power transfer. And the improved heel-riser design makes it easier than ever to adjust the climbing height on the fly, no more contortions necessary.

THE VERDICT: An uncanny blend of power and weight. The Radical is the most confidence-inspiring Dynafit binding we’ve ever tested. 2.6 lbs

Tourability: 5
Power: 4

Brand: Dynafit

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