Dynafit bindings
Since its creation in 1980, the Dynafit pin binding has become a benchmark in the world of ski touring and winter sports. Thanks to its lightweight design, it makes climbs easier while providing excellent power transfer on the descent. Today, Dynafit offers various types of insert bindings suited to every type of skiing: ski mountaineering bindings, speed bindings, traditional versatile bindings, and freeride bindings. You’ll have plenty of choices to equip your touring skis with cutting-edge technology. You can also find these bindings in our Dynafit ski touring sets.
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Dynafit ski touring binding buyer’s guide:
With its unique experience in pin bindings since the 1980s, Dynafit offers several types of bindings, all handmade in Germany. Since 2015, some Dynafit bindings have even met a new TÜV standard, which guarantees active boot release for alpine ski-level safety in case of a fall during the descent. This technical expertise allows the brand to offer the ‘Lifetime Guarantee’: a 10-year warranty on all material and manufacturing defects.
Dynafit Lowtech Bindings
Safe and versatile, Dynafit traditional bindings are ideal for beginners in ski touring, offering a hassle-free experience. Their weight remains reasonable (for example, 560 grams for a Blacklight without brake), their specifications are effective, and their DIN setting ranges from 5 to 12. They provide good downhill stability and easily adjust to most ski touring boots thanks to a wide longitudinal adjustment range.
Dynafit Speed Turn, Radical, and ST Rotation Bindings
The Speed Turn model is reliable, lightweight, and affordable. A true best-seller, this ski touring binding appeals to a broad audience of all-round ski tourers. It inherits the DNA and expertise of the former Dynafit TLT Speed. It is lightweight at just 700 grams a pair and simpler than its big sister, the Speed Radical. While the latter allows easy heel lift adjustments with a pole tip, the Speed Turn requires bending down to manipulate the heel lifts. The Radical binding also includes lateral guides to make stepping into the binding easier. The ST Rotation features a centring system for even smoother boot entry.
Dynafit Light Ski Touring Bindings
270 grams per pair: that’s what the Low Tech Race binding offers. Needless to say, with such lightweight gear on appropriate skis, you’ll feel like you’re flying up the climbs. This type of binding is ideal for racers and speed enthusiasts who seek the best ski touring equipment.
Superlite 175 Z10+
In the lightweight binding range, Dynafit also offers the Superlite 175, weighing just 350 grams a pair. This racing-oriented model offers a DIN range from 5 to 10 and features a 2-level heel lift.
Many Models with Brakes
Dynafit offers several models equipped with brakes. No more need to tether your ski boots to your bindings with a leash, as the brakes prevents your skis from sliding down the slope if the binding releases during a fall.
How to Choose the Right Brake Size?
For bindings with a brake, make sure to choose one that’s wide enough for your skis. The brake width should be slightly wider than the ski waist width, but not excessively so.
What Adjustment Options Do Dynafit Bindings Offer?
Most Dynafit bindings can be adjusted in two ways: longitudinal adjustment and DIN setting.
The longitudinal adjustment allows the binding to be adapted to your boot size. Note that this adjustment is much more limited than on an alpine binding. For example, the Speed Turn can only be adjusted of 12.5 mm, so carefully consider the boots you plan to use before mounting the binding on your ski. The same applies when buying second-hand touring skis—pay close attention to the previous owner's boot size to avoid having to move the binding.
The DIN setting corresponds to the release value of the touring binding in case of a fall when skiing. The higher the DIN value, the more force it takes for the binding to release. To find the right DIN value for you, refer to the AFNOR FD S 52-748 standard.
How to Choose the Right Dynafit Ski Touring Binding?
To make the right choice, first identify your skiing style and skill level. If you're a beginner, you can opt for a versatile Dynafit binding like the Speed Turn or Speed Radical. If you're looking for maximum safety in terms of boot release, the TÜV-certified Dynafit ST Rotation bindings are a better choice. If for you ski touring means racing and ultra-fast climbs, and you have the skills, you can try the Low Tech Race or Superlite 175.
Mounting: How to Install Dynafit Bindings on Skis?
Mounting a ski binding is a delicate task reserved for experienced users. It involves positioning the heel piece correctly, then the toe piece, and drilling the ski to a specific diameter and depth. The two pieces are then screwed/glued into place. At Glisshop, this is done with precision using specialized drilling templates and equipment. It’s best to seek a professional to ensure the ski touring binding is centred and securely mounted on the ski.
Once you've chosen your binding, don’t forget to complete your gear with Dynafit crampons suited to your ski width, which you should carry in your backpack in case the climbing skins are not sufficient.